symbols of luck
symbols of luck
Insects
Crickets
These insects are considered good luck in Asia. Crickets have also made their way into pop culture, including Cri-kee in Disney’s Mulan and Jiminy Cricket in Pinocchio. There was also The Cricket in Times Square from the great Chuck Jones.
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When a ladybug lands on you it is said to be good luck. Killing a ladybug is considered bad luck.
Dragonflies
Dragonflies are another lucky insect. The dragonfly was once considered to be a sign of a “good rice harvest.” (Twin Groves Museums in the Classroom)
Scarabs
Scarabs date back to Ancient Egypt, when scarabs where considered good luck beetles. (Luckfactory.com)
Natural Objects
Acorns
In Norse folklore, both the acorn and its bearer, the oak tree bring good fortune. A lone acorn is also thought to ward off lightening when placed in a windowsill. For more about the acorn and oak trees, read Superstitions About the Oak Tree and the Acorn.
Rainbow
Rainbows are considered lucky because we all know if we find the end of the rainbow there will be pot of gold. A rainbow also has seven easily discernible colors. The number seven is mentioned below.
Gems and Minerals:
Animals
Dolphins
Dolphins are considered lucky in many different cultures including the Ancient cultures of Greece, Sumer, Egypt, and Rome. For “Christians and Native Americans, the dolphin is a symbol of protection, and its image is said to bring good luck.” (Ancient Spiral)
Pigs
Pigs are considered a symbol of good luck in Germanic cultures.
Tortoises
Tortoises are considered a good luck symbol in Feng-Shui decorating.
Elephants
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good luck bracelet
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good luck bracelet
French Lucky Charms Bracelet
This handcrafted, exquisitely detailed revival of the art deco period is created by Four Leaf Clover Good Luck Charm She utilizes the traditional “old silver” technique laying silver over a copper base, and applying the enamel with tiny brushes. Tag of authenticity attached to bracelet. 8 Charms are attached (four leaf clover, horseshoe, ladybug, star, shamrock, etc.) some are enameled and some are handset with Swarovski crystal of various colors. (Please note: Charms may vary slightly from bracelet to bracelet
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good luck pendant
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good luck pendant
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good luck pendants
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good luck amulets
photo credit: coconut wirelessgood luck amulets
At almost every stages of human history, man has looked for the assistance of magic objects called talismans or amulets to defy evil forces.
Charms with letters, numbers or abstract signs have survived to this day. Even the modern religions with a single god have their own symbols. One of these symbols we find in almost every culture and faith for thousands of years…
In many cultures the precious little ladybug or the ladybird has been believed to bring good luck for ages.
It is said that if a Ladybug lands on you and then flies away on its own it is good luck. A rhyme can be recited to urge it to depart. It starts:Ladybug, Ladybug fly away home.
Your house is on fire and your children are gone.
good luck jewellery
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