What Does Itchy Feet Mean?

There have been a misconception about the real meaning of itchy feet and this has prompted me to write this post to clear the air on itchy feet meaning.

Itchy Feet Meaning


What does itchy feet mean? According to dictionary.com, itchy feet mean “a very strong or irresistible impulse to travel”. So, if you always have that urge to travel or do something different, then you are said to have itchy feet.
Medically, itchy feet mean a sensation around the areas of the feet that is irritating and which cause an urge to scratch.

Superstitious Belief About Itchy Feet


There are a number of superstitious beliefs about itchy feet. Some of these itchy feet superstition are listed below.
  • According to a superstitious belief, when your feet are itching, it means you are about to embark on a new journey or be traveling soon or embarking on a great journey.

Itching In Certain Parts Of The Feet


There are also superstitious beliefs as regards itching in certain parts of the feet. Take a look at the following.

Itchy Right Foot Meaning


What does it mean when your right foot itches? If your right foot is itching, it means that your journey will take you to a place where you will be welcomed. To some, if the itching is on the soles of the right foot, it means that your journey will be profitable.

Itchy Left Foot Meaning


What does it mean when your left foot itches? If the itching is on the left foot, it means that you will be lead into a journey whose ending may not be pleasant. If the itching is on the sole of the left foot, it means you will experience losses on your journey.

In Other Parts Of The Feet

  • If the itching is on the ankles, then it means that your wealth will increase. If itching is on the left knee, it means that your journey will be full of bad luck. But when itching is on the right knee, it simply means that you will have a happy journey.

  • Itching on the thighs means you will get some other place to stay.

  • If your toes are affected or itch, it means that your journey will be highly challenging.

The above are some of the superstitious belief about itchy feet. There appears to be more confusion as regards what they mean as there are different meanings in different quarters or cultures.
It is not my intention to bring in superstition to this blog, but it something I could not help but do. I hope I have been able to inform you foot wise as that is what this blog is all about.
Share your opinion on what you think of these itchy feet meanings?

Comments

  1. Chelsea Girl (@ChelseaFunGirl)2 August 2014 at 20:38

    An itching right foot means a journey to familiar place.
    An itching left foot means a journey to strange place.

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  2. Francis16 August 2014 at 23:49

    There are different opinion on the superstitious meaning of itchy feet. You may be right Chelsea.......

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  3. Michelle Axiak19 August 2014 at 11:16

    What about if both of your feet itch and both of the palms itch at the same time? I was in the kitchen chopping vegetables, when all of a sudden I started to itch... The itching on my feet lasted longer :( Any thoughts would be appreciated...

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  4. Francis21 August 2014 at 12:35

    Medically, this could be reaction to something in your diet; improper hydration; coming in contact with allergies; reaction to medication; or a more complicated cause such as diabetes or liver disease.
    Your itchy hands and feet could be caused by hormonal changes in the body such as pregnancy. Cholestasis which causes the skin to itch occur more in pregnancy.
    If your itchy hands and feet occur repeatedly, then it will be wise to see a doctor to have you examined.

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  5. Michelle Axiak21 August 2014 at 18:16

    Hi there Francis, thank you for your response. I have been unwell lately with the flu, so perhaps it was a reaction to that... I had been reading into the itchy palms/ feet and thought... Ahh, there may be something in that, but nothing explained if both itches at the same time. I have had a bit of a windfall (due to no more sick leave...), but perhaps because the other palm also itches, there may be money coming in?)

    Also, in addition to your response, why just the hands/ feet and not any other part of my body?

    I am a spiritual person, meditating often. I have read that this could be "New" energy? I'm not sure...

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  6. Francis22 August 2014 at 07:10

    Hi Michelle,
    I am sorry about your health, wishing you quick recovery. Those explanation giving where possible medical reason that could be responsible for your itchy palms and feet. Superstitiously, there are other meaning for this. Having your palms and feet itch same time is not a common occurrence. As regard your other question, this blog is focused on issues relating to the feet only. I moderate other blogs too as well that deals on general health. one of them is www.genuineselfhelp.com. Thanks for posting here.

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  7. Annette russum5 November 2014 at 20:56

    My right feet itch under neath and it makes me crazy...what could it be

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