13 Reasons Why 2013 Could Be An Unlucky Year

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The number 13 means bad luck right? Many people have an irrational fear of all things 13. It's called Triskaidekaphobia. There's Friday the 13th. There are 13 turns in a hangman's noose. Buildings don't have a 13th floor. There were thirteen people around the table at the last supper counting Christ and the twelve apostles. The end of the Mayan calendar's 13th Baktun was superstitiously feared to signal the end of the world but we have apparently survived it.

So will 2013 turn out to be a bad year? What can go wrong? Well, lots!

1. The Fiscal Cliff. On the 1st January 2013, the U.S economy could be headed over the fiscal cliff and take the rest of the world with it unless the Democrats and Republicans can strike an agreement on tax cuts. If you think the depression was bad, this could be worse.

2. The European Economy. Europe is a basket case going no-where with almost every country in recession or next to zero growth. This has impacted hard on China and as a consequence, Australia's mining boom. This is not good.

3. The Australian Economy. As above, our economy is slowing putting jobs, maybe yours, at risk.

4. Year of the Snake . The Chinese year of the snake is bad news. It traditionally brings many challenges and disasters. It's a year of obstacles. Australia is the home of some of the world's deadliest snakes. Don't get bitten because it will end up bad for you.

5. Horoscopes. For all you followers of horoscopes, 2013 is a mixed bag, but for some, it can only be bad news. If you are an Aquarian, the omens are not good with your love life about to hit a snag. Taureans beware as you will encounter family problems.

6. Television series Breaking Bad ends. 2013 will see the 5th and last season of Breaking Bad. This can only be bad news for Breaking Bad fans.

7. Solar flares. Scientists have warned that wild solar flares are expected during 2013 which may create blackouts, chaos and panic throughout the world. Some warn of Armageddon.

8. Friday the 13th. Bunker down and stay in bed Friday the 13th 2013 in September and December if you are the least bit spooked about the number 13.

9. The 2013 Election. We can look forward to more shenanigans between Julia Gillard and Tony Abbott and as Tony Abbott puts it, we can look forward to an election campaign that will be the "filthiest and the most personal in living memory". Everyone is bound to be badly effected one way or the other during this election year.

10. Don't get married. Thinking of getting married during 2013? The superstitious types amongst you might think twice about tying the knot. It's best not to get hooked up on the idea of getting married.

11. Don't have kids. The very thought of having a child during 2013 seems to have some prospective mothers spooked. Will it mean a life time of bad luck for junior? It's probably a good idea to give a wide birth to thoughts of making babies in 2013.

12. Global warming 'will scorch the earth'. One of Nostradamus's 16th century predictions for 2013 includes "The kings shall rob the forests, the sky will open, the fields shall be burned by heat". This has been interpreted that a cartel of oil companies and foresting companies will have destroyed the world's forests which will lead to a hole in the ozone layer, exposing Earth to harmful ultraviolet radiation leading to agricultural land being laid waste. Nostradamus is often amazingly accurate in his predictions and the resulting food shortage will be bad news for the world.

13. Miscellaneous. By avoiding walking under ladders, breaking mirrors, crossing the path of a black cat, sending offensive Tweets, posting stupid Facebook messages and not putting up your 2013 calendar before the 1st of January, you may mitigate the risks of bad luck befalling you and improve your chances of having a happy 2013. Maybe.

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