Since ancient times, brownies live side by side with us in the same house. Back in Russia, brownies were respected, protected, friendly with them, tried to appease and appease. When you move to a new home, they must be invited with them.
Brownies are not ordinary residents, they protect the family with which they live, warn of danger, help in every possible way, and sometimes they play pranks and mischief. Previously, everyone knew how to determine the presence of a brownie in the house and make friends with him, now it is rare.
Where does the brownie live?
Before coaxing a brownie, you need to clearly understand why this is done, how exactly he helps his wards. It is also important to know where he lives, what he loves, what he does not like, whether he can do harm.
It is almost impossible to see a brownie, they are hiding from a person. Only domestic animals can see him, sometimes children, when a little house plays with them.
He lives a brownie in a variety of secluded places: in an inconspicuous corner, behind a stove, in the attic, under the threshold, in a closet, behind a chest or even in a chimney. Brownie always chooses a nook. In Russia, it was believed that the brownie can most often be seen in the stable in the manger, in the hay, in the attic.
They used to believe that in no case should you take the place of a brownie - he can be very offended, harm or even leave your house, leave your family without protection.
What he loves a brownie, for what he can punish
Brownies love house order and cleanliness. They don’t like it when household members swear at each other, goof off, abuse alcohol. If it seems to the householder that he is not respected, he may begin to be mean. For example, at night it does not let you sleep normally, it makes noise, rattles, knocks - you hear extraneous sounds in a house or apartment all night.
If the house-keeper does not like something very much, he may even pinch you in his sleep so that you wake up. Found a little bruise and don’t remember where it came from? Most likely, this messes up a brownie, punishes you for misconduct. However, it happens that brownies simply play pranks without good reason - such a harmful old little house-man!
Interesting: some people think that brownies are born as old people, and as they grow older, they grow brown - brownies live for several hundred years.
No wonder there are legends about an old prankster who can hide something and something, pinch in a dream, scare a cat. Maybe the brownie is still just young, likes to joke, fool around.
It is important to know and remember that he does not like brownie:
- scandals, screaming, swearing, profanity;
- laziness in all its manifestations;
- smoking in the house;
- alcohol abuse;
- a large amount of unwashed dishes in the sink.
Remember this, try not to anger the brownie. It is better to be friends with him, and not to fight.
Common signs of brownie presence
If you are a little more attentive, listen to your feelings, understand if there is a brownie, it will not be difficult.
And sometimes he gets on the photo.
The habits of all brownies are usually similar.
There are general signs of a good spirit in a home:
- For example, if you do not have pets, and at night you hear easy steps. Do not be afraid, the brownie checks if everything is in order in your house, bypasses it, and fulfills its duties.
- Watch your pets, they very often interact with brownies. If your house cat liked your cat, he will protect and stroke it, too. For example, your pet began to purr for no apparent reason - this brownie scratches behind the ear or strokes the back.
- Brownie can play with cat or cat. They saw that the animal is running after someone invisible, playing - the house-boy is fooling around with your animal.
- Dogs interact less with brownies. As a rule, if they notice it, they look very carefully at one point, not responding to a call or another command from the owner.
- Do you have a hunch about the arrival of guests, although you are not expecting anyone, and in the near future they will knock on your door? This brownie warned you.
- If you quarreled with a member of your family and made peace very quickly, the brownie helped you.
- It is pleasantly located in a house or apartment, you and your guests feel warm and comfortable. You want to return home, you are gaining strength, your mood is improving. All these are signs of custody of a brownie.
- Brownies love to sort out the dishes in the kitchen. If at night it seems to you that she is ringing - a good spirit follows her habits.
- Child's toys are rearranged, a couple of sweets are missing? Domovenok played a little, wanted something sweet.
One should be friends with brownies, appease, treat and leave gifts. It is important to thank him for his help and work.
When do you need to appease a brownie?
In general, brownies are not harmful, they only need respect from you, maintaining order and cleanliness in the house. However, if something does not suit the brownie, he will not tolerate it, he will certainly let you know that something is wrong.
How is the dissatisfaction of the brownie:
- things left in a conspicuous place disappear, you cannot find them for several days;
- they put something in one place, but found it in a completely different one, and you remember very well where the thing originally lay;
- for some reason, the cabinet doors are open, the linen is wrinkled;
- bread crumbs are scattered on the kitchen table;
- you began to feel uncomfortable in your home.
Interestingly: all these types of brownie mischief only confirm its presence. If you doubted the presence of a brownie, now you have evidence. You need to appease him as soon as possible, return the location.
How to make friends with brownies
Brownie loves respect for himself, he is pleased when they try to appease him. It is important to know exactly how best to make friends with brownies:
- The most important rule is to keep your home clean. Do regular cleaning, do not stash dishes, take out garbage, wipe off dust as it appears.
- Sometimes contact the house, with respect and respect. Call him "father-brownie", "master-father". Brownie will be very pleased that he is perceived as a member of the family. For example, you can sometimes just thank him for taking care of your family and home.
- Brownies are very fond of milk and pastries, especially cooked with their own hands, with a soul. Place the offering on a high sideboard, kitchen cupboard. Say it out loud that this is special for the brownie.
- Put the beautiful beads in a cardboard box, and put it in a nook - let the house play.
- Be sure to invite the brownie with you if you are moving.
To make peace with the brownies, you can say the following: "Chur with me, and you, brownie, stay. We will make peace and be friends. You help me, and I feed you."
Remember, a brownie can protect you and alert you to danger. If you woke up from a sharp sound or knock, for example, a door slammed - check if the gas is tightly closed, if water is flowing. The brownie can warn about a fire, and about any danger that threatens the ward family.
Previously, brownies were always called with them, they were loved and protected. Let's figure out how to take a brownie with you.
How to invite a brownie with you when moving
If the brownie is not quenched with him, he can be very offended and begin to be mean. First, notice an apartment or a house, after a little sprinkle rubbish and call a brownie with you. Now notice the scattered rubbish, put in a bag, and take it to a new place. One day after moving this rubbish can be thrown away with the accumulated garbage. At the same time appease the brownie with some refreshments.
You can also take a new broom with you and sweep them a new apartment or house. So you take away the energy of others, the house will follow you more willingly.
It was not for nothing that in Russia it was believed that the brownie was a good spirit, with whom good relations should be maintained. Let everything be fine in your family and home, and the brownie will help you with this.
