First published: 3 May 2021 @ 12:55 pm
Who doesn’t love a little luck? Here are eight of the most common lucky symbols you can use as lucky charms in your home or just to have on hand to give to friends and family when they start out a new venture.
1. Horseshoe
This is the most common good luck symbol in the Western world. Throughout history, the horseshoe has been seen as a good luck charm that was used to protect people and animals from negative spirits. It is believed that the horseshoe will bring good luck if it is hung with the ends pointing upwards.
2. Four Leaf Clover
This is the second most common good luck symbol in the Western world. The four-leaf clover symbolizes good luck in Europe, Canada, Australia, and the United States. It is believed that finding a four-leaf clover brings good luck.
3. Pigs
In the Western world, pigs are not usually thought of as lucky animals. However, a popular Japanese legend says that a family that keeps a pig in the house will have good luck.
It is believed that the pig will absorb the negative energy in the house, leaving only positive energy that will bring good luck to the family.
4. Hamsa
This is a popular symbol in countries like Israel, India, and Egypt. It is believed that the Hamsa will protect the owner from evil and bring good luck. The Hamsa has been used for centuries, and it is popular even today.
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