 Four Leaf Clover-is a
renown symbol that means good luck to the person who finds one. What do
the leaves symbolize?
One leaf is for FAITH...The second for HOPE... The third for LOVE...
And the fourth for LUCK! In Irish tradition the Shamrock or Three-leaf
Clover represents the Holy Trinity: one leaf for the Father, one for
the Son and one for the Holy Spirit. When a Shamrock is found with the
fourth leaf, it represents God's Grace. |
 Horseshoe-The horseshoe is considered
very lucky and used to be hung in many homes to protect and attract
good fortune for the family residing inside. Horseshoes were also
considered lucky because they were made by blacksmiths, which is also
considered a very lucky trade. Because they worked with elemental fire
and magical iron, they were thought to have special powers. |
Related Good Luck
Jewelry
By the Artist -
David
Weiztman and Ka Gold
Jewelry
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 Lucky Rabbit's foot-
Rabbits and hares were considered very lucky animals as they were
associated with spring and the return of flowers and other plants.
Spring was also a time of fertility and so rabbits were considered good
luck to be seen running through the fields. To see a rabbit running
through your yard meant that it would be a good year to have children
or that your garden would be especially fertile this year.
The manner in which
rabbits run gave birth to the superstition about rabbit's feet.
Apparently their unusual stride makes the back feet touch the ground
ahead of their front feet and so the back feet were considered
especially lucky.
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 Lucky Penny-Lots of superstitions center
around money. Almost all forms of currency have at least one
superstition associated with them. The most common superstition heard
today, with respect to the penny, is the rhyming verse: "Find a penny,
pick it up, and all day long you'll have good luck." |
 Wishbones have become a common tradition
at Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter dinners. The general rule is that
the wishbone is saved from the turkey or chicken dinner and dried
overnight. The next day, two people snap it while making a wish. Each
person uses their pinky finger to pull on an end. After the bone has
broken, the one with the larger bit is granted their wish. |
 Fu - Blessing, Good Fortune, Good Luck
Fu is one of the most popular Chinese characters used in Chinese New
Year. It is often posted upside down on the front door of a house or an
apartment. The upside down fu means good luck came since the character
for upsite down in Chinese sounds the same as the character for came. |
 Lu - Prosperity
It used to mean official's salary in feudal China. Fengshui is believed
to be the Chinese way to health, wealth and happiness. If you are
interested in Fengshui, you may check out the book 'The Feng Shui Kit.' |
 Shou - Longevity
Shou also means life, age or birthday. |
 Cai - wealth, money
Chinese often say money can make a ghost turn a millstone. It is to say
money really can do a lot of things. |
 Ji - lucky, auspicious, propitious
Hope all is well.
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