According to saint lore, June 9th is St Columba’s day. Superstition says that, if you accidentally come across a herb called St John’s Wort today, then you should try wearing it under your armpit for the rest of the day. This shall bring you luck and ward off evil!
Image: Allen, William Herbert (1863-1943). Portrait of a Girl Carrying St John’s Wort. Available HERE.
Further Reading: Hone, William (1826) The Every-day Book. Available HERE.
Superstition Sam 
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