Since time immemorial, human beings have surrounded ourselves with good luck symbols, as many of us believe that with them we protect ourselves from all kinds of negative influences. This, in turn, is based on the belief that luck is a birth right that favors only a few, so adding these symbols to our day to day can affect our attitude to life because we do not feel luckier and more positive.
Of course, although many do not believe in luck, it would not hurt to feel a little luckier. If you are one of the people who wants to experience a little luck, we invite you to know some good luck symbols that are popular around the world and the meaning attributed to them. So if you don’t have a favorite lucky charm yet, you may be inspired by one of them.
1. Four-leaf clover
There are many varieties of clovers, and even others with a different number of leaves, but the truly lucky ones are the four-leaf clovers from the white clover panta, which is a plant whose clovers generally have three leaves.
Among the reasons why it is considered one of the most popular good luck symbols in the world is its rarity, since four-leaf clovers are a genetic mutation, therefore, the probability of finding a four-leaf clover is one in 10,000.
But its association with luck also comes from Celtic mythology, in which it is believed that four-leaf clovers could help see fairies and avoid their mischievousness, something that, according to it, was a source of bad luck. Each leaf is said to symbolize a positive attribute: One leaf for hope, 2 for faith, 3 for love, and 4 for luck. But some legends assure that one leaf will bring fame, two leaves will bring wealth, three leaves will bring health, and four will bring faithful love.
2. Acorn
Acorns are cute good luck symbols and also one of the most accessible, so many find it fun to collect many and decorate them with beautiful colors.
The Vikings associated oaks and acorns with the Norse god Thor, who was the lord of thunder and lightning for them. According to their beliefs, oaks attract lightning and thus meant that they were protected from Thor’s wrath, so they used acorn nuts to protect their houses from lightning. But in addition to their association with luck, they are also considered an emblem of prosperity, youth, and fertility, and equally represent spiritual growth.
3.Hamsa
This is a very popular symbol of spiritual power, strength, dominance and protection throughout the Middle East and North Africa. It is used as protection against the evil eye and bad luck.
The Hamsa is also known as the Hand of Fatima in reference to the daughter of Muhammad, who was the messenger of God in the Muslim religion. So good luck symbols are used in Islam. In it, each finger represents an attribute: 1) Faith, 2) Prayer, 3) Pilgrimage, 4) Charity, 5) Fasting.
4.Horseshoe
Horseshoes are a symbol which various legends attribute lucky powers to, so it is not surprising that it is used to decorate the door of many homes around the world. One of the legends says that they are lucky because they were made of iron, a material that was harmful to fairies, which kept the mischievous fairies away from the houses that were adorned with them.
It is said that the ends have to point upward for the horseshoe to keep all the good luck inside the house. Other theories about the magic of this symbol say that its power lies in its horned moon shape. But whatever the background is, horseshoes are good luck symbols that many will want to have around.
5.Keys
Keys are one of the oldest and most widely used good luck symbols. In some, keys are considered lucky because they open the doors to success or love. Some have even used them to symbolize the entry through the gates of heaven, while others consider using a key as a form of protection.
The ancient Greeks used them as symbols of knowledge and life, but keys have also been associated with unlocking the door of the heart. So whoever gives a key to another will be lucky in love. But it is also said that three keys together allow the user to open the doors of love, health and wealth. On the other hand, a crossed gold and silver key is an emblem of papal authority and is translated as “keys of the kingdom of heaven”.
6. Stars
Legend states that this geometric symbol was designed by Pythagoras to represent perfection. It was also known as the Wizard’s Star in the Middle Ages and was used as an emblem on clothing to represent the mysteries of the Universe, so in ancient times it was believed that the stars determined good luck.
A shooting star is also said to possess a certain type of magic, one that grants you good luck and a flow of positive energy in your life. According to beliefs, anyone lucky enough to witness a shooting star should make a wish.
7.Number 7
Number 7 has been considered an auspicious number in many cultures, related to luck, perfection and knowledge.
One reason could be that number 7 has special mathematical properties. The ancient Greeks called 7 “the perfect number”, the sum of 3 (triangle) and 4 (square), which are perfect shapes. But seven is an important number in other respects as well:
- There are 7 days a week.
- There are seven colors in the rainbow.
- 7 planets are visible to the naked eye.
- The seventh child of a seventh child is supposed to be especially talented and lucky.
- 7 is a winning roll in many games of chance.
8.Dream catcher
Native Americans believe that dream catchers effectively drive away evil, thus being translated as a symbol of positivity and good luck. Considered as the symbol of unity among various Indian nations, it is believed to bring healing, good luck, and harmony to an individual’s life.
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9.Elephants
Elephants are a symbol of love, wealth, health, and longevity. But they are also associated with power and wisdom and of course, with the Hindu god Ganesha, who is also known as Ganapati and Vinayaka, who is the Hindu god of luck. So it is believed that elephant statues will bring good luck, especially if we put them next to the door. Some also believe that elephant talismans will remove obstacles.
10. Ladybugs
Ladybugs are popular insects around the world and are believed by many cultures to be good luck symbols. There are those who say that if they enter our garden, these beautiful insects will bring prosperity and good luck.
Similarly, it is believed that if they land on someone and aren’t ignored, their luck will improve. But also that if a man and a woman see a ladybug at the same time, they will fall in love. But there are ladybugs luckier than others, specifically it is believed that the redder their color and the more spots they have, the luckier the person will be. However, be careful with them, as killing a ladybug can bring you bad luck and misfortune.