Lucky charms: some people swear, others think they’re stupid. Yet regardless of whether with a rabbit’s foot or a cuddly pig it is possible to manipulate Lady Luck, lucky charms can affect your mood and can be a lot of fun. Your attitude will make you luckier, too, if you are having fun and feel more optimistic! So if you don’t already have a favorite lucky charm, scroll down for popular symbols of lucky charms to motivate and inspire you.
Lucky Charms To Motivate And Inspire You
Here is a list of popular symbols of lucky charms to motivate and inspire you.
1. Fortunate Four-Leaf Clover Charms
Four-leaf clovers are a sign of luck in ancient Ireland. The Celts claimed that a four-leaf clover could allow them to see fairies and escape their mischief, a common source of bad luck.
It was thought that the four leaves had mystical powers reflecting confidence, hope, love, and luck. Another legend is that they stand for glory, riches, education, and love of faith.
There are many variations of clover that naturally have four leaves, but the lucky ones come from the plant of white clover, also called Trifoliumrepens.
True four-leaf clovers are rare, with the lucky leaves carrying only about one out of every 10,000 plants.
To know that you’ve found a real four-leaf clover, look for a smaller leaflet than the other three. If all four flyers are the same size, you can look at the wrong clover type.
You don’t have to spend a lot of time trekking across clover fields if you’d like to have a four-leaf lucky charm. There are plenty of fun crafts that you can make your own.
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2. Lucky Horseshoe Charms
Horseshoes are one of the luckiest superstitions, with various myths related to granting them their lucky powers.
One legend says that horseshoes are fortunate because they have traditionally been made of iron. Mischievous fairies were unable to bear the iron touch, so they shied away from houses adorned with it.
Another legend attributes fortunate horseshoes to Saint Dunstan, an ancient figure who died in 988 AD. Dunstan, who was a blacksmith, was told by the devil to shoe his horse, according to the legend. Instead, Dunstan nailed a horseshoe to the foot of the devil and refused to remove it and ease the pain of the devil until he received a promise that the devil would stay away from any house with a horseshoe at the entrance. It was thus guaranteed that any house with a horseshoe would be lucky.
Regardless of what the legend background, horseshoes make a fun lucky symbol to hang on your computer or house door (just ensure the dots face up and the horseshoe will be filled with luck). Or use horseshoe stickers to decorate your computer (make sure the ventilation slots are not covered).
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3. Fortunate Number Seven Charms
When you grew up, maybe you knew 7 were the luckiest, but did anybody tell you why? The number seven has been linked throughout history with luck, perfection and the gaining of knowledge.
One reason could be that number seven has special mathematical characteristics. The ancient Greeks called 7 “the number perfect” and the sum of 3 (triangle) and 4 (square) perfectly formed patterns. In a number of prominent places seven crops also grow:
- A week has 7 Days
- The rainbow has 7 colors
- There are seven planets visible to the naked eye.
- The 7th son of the 7th son is supposed to be particularly gifted and lucky.
- 7 is a winning role in a lot of games of chance.
How can you take the lucky seven as a lucky charm? If you’re not thrilled by the number itself, how about a group of seven lucky symbols: seven small crystals, for example, or seven ladybug charms.
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4. Fortunate Number Eight Charms
If you had grown up in China, you’d likely say the number 8 is the luckiest number, and the explanation is much better than the number 7. The word for number 8 in Chinese sounds much like the word for prosperity. Therefore, its luck-bringing properties are a form of wordplay.
The number 8 is also a balanced number, with its two graceful curves. Balance and harmony are essential ingredients in a happy life.
If the number 7 as a lucky charm doesn’t catch your eye, then maybe the number 8 suits your style better.
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5. Lucky Animal Charms
Goldfish is said to attract luck and prosperity in Feng Shui. Also considered lucky are dragons and horses.
Lucky pigs (“Glücksschwein”) are often issued as gifts in Germany to wish a happy and lucky New Year to friends and family.
Because of their long life, turtles and tortoises are also considered lucky.
The scarab beetle was considered lucky by ancient Egyptians.
In Korea, thanks to Heungbu and Nolbu’s story, the swallow is considered a symbol of good luck. A sparrow, according to the story, paid off a kind act of prosperity.
Because of such a wide range of choices, finding a favorite animal to serve as a lucky charm is pretty easy.
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So, these are 5 lucky charms to motivate and inspire you. So, pick the one that suits your style.
Whatever, good luck charm you pick, be sure first of all to empower it with your aim. Hold it with both hands to do that. Tune the ideas, emotions, and aspirations of what you want to do.
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