For many, Friday the 13th is a day of dread, a day where they avoid leaving their homes for fear of encountering misfortune. This fear likely stems from the belief that the number 13 and Friday are inherently unlucky, a notion rooted in Christian tradition. The Bible tells of Judas, the betrayer of Jesus, as the 13th guest at the Last Supper. Additionally, many unfortunate events in biblical history occurred on Fridays, solidifying this day as a harbinger of bad luck.
However, a TikToker, @witchcrafteduk, is urging people to reconsider their perception of Friday the 13th and embrace its connection to feminine power. She highlights the number 13’s association with femininity throughout the lunar calendar, a cycle associated with feminine energy. The moon’s influence on the menstrual cycle further reinforces this link.
Friday itself holds significance as a day dedicated to the goddess, a day of sacred feminine energy. It is often linked to Venus, the goddess of love, beauty, and fertility. The planet Venus has a unique orbit, completing a pentagram shape (also known as the five petals of Venus) every eight years on Earth, after thirteen orbits around the sun.
The TikToker explains that during the rise of patriarchal religions, goddesses and the number 13 were demonized. The Last Supper narrative, with Judas’s betrayal, further solidified 13 as an unlucky number. The witch hunts further fueled the association of both 13 and Friday with misfortune and evil.
However, a growing number of individuals are reclaiming Friday the 13th as a day to celebrate feminine energy and move away from the negative connotations that have long plagued this day. They see it as a day to embrace the power and wisdom of the feminine, a day to connect with the moon’s cycles and honor the goddess within.
Do you see Friday the 13th as an unlucky day, or do you see it as an opportunity to embrace feminine power? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
