List of lucky symbols

A good luck charm or good luck symbol is an object (stone or pendant ), a plant or parts thereof, a person or an animal, the superstitious people accuse auspicious powers. A mascot is usually to compare with an amulet or talisman and allegedly brings good fortune, wealth, health and a long life and keep away evil. Mostly due to the historical past or due to a legend a living creature or object is regarded as a lucky charm; also the bearer of good news is referred to as such.

Ambivalent relationship to the rather idealistic symbol of good luck - to make it a good luck charm actually, it only requires a correspondingly " anfassbarenen " shape or representation. Conversely, even the thought of him (again) be a symbol of happiness arise. So it depends on the individual point of view.

Various luck charms

Four Leaf Clover

Since four-leaf clover leaves ( or sour clover ) only very rarely in nature (mutations ), it takes quite a bit of luck to find such a shamrock. This is supposedly important that the shamrock was found by chance and is not bred. ( Cultured shamrocks, however, should in turn attract bad luck. ) Carried on traveling the clover protects the traveler and sewn to it in the clothes, he is supposed to protect them from the evil.

The legend of this is as follows: The biblical figure Eve took a four leaf clover as a souvenir from the paradise. So it means that the owner of a four-leaf clover has a piece of paradise.

Most, however, in the absence Finder happiness with the happiness symbol as such - satisfied given (especially for children) or suitably shaped jewelry pendant - on cardboard, paper or virtual (eg, web site). Owning a genuine, natural grown clover or know today the least, except as a breeding from the gardener.

According to reports, there are collectors who have more than one thousand four-leaf clovers found.

Lucky penny

The lucky penny is a symbol of wealth. By him - physically and symbolically - given away, one wishes the recipient that he never let the money go. Historical Background: The lucky penny is often viewed as a smaller version of the golden Tauftalers or Weihgroschens, which in earlier centuries - was nailed to the barn door or kept on board - to drive in the hope of witches. Due to the current situation now enters the 1- cent piece in its place.

Since the Slovenian one -cent coin has a stork motif, it has become increasingly popular as a gift to the pregnancy or birth of a child.

Ladybug

The ladybug is considered heavenly Mother of God. He is supposed to protect the children and heal the sick when he traveling towards them. However, one should never shake him, or even kill, because you'll attract misfortune.

Ladybugs are a popular motif on greeting cards and postage stamps and in art. Even the name ladybug has to go to this: Because of their usefulness for agriculture, farmers believed that the beetles were a gift of Mary ( mother of Jesus) and named it after this. The seven-spot ladybug is called in Sweden " Maria Schlüsselmagd ". The seven points should relate to the seven virtues of the Virgin Mary. There were and are true ladybug cults that were founded on religion especially.

Toadstool

Actually toxic, the physical possession of a toadstool is not (more) desired, but the happiness symbol is seen.

The exact derivation of this very popular symbol is not known. Probably because of its psychoactive effect of the fly agaric is associated with witchcraft has always been; but probably also contributes to its extravagant appearance to its popularity as a lucky charm.

Rabbit's foot

The paw of a hare is considered auspicious talisman, but it must be a real rabbit's foot act.

Horseshoe

Since the horse has always been regarded as a symbol of strength and power, as well as a noble and valuable animal was, was the horseshoe, which protected the animal, as well as a lucky charm. After the horse shoeing was invented by the Romans, the horseshoe developed in almost all the nations to be a lucky charm, because it protected the valuable horse. Especially finding a horseshoe was the farmers then luck.

Previously often a horseshoe was fixed to the mast of a ship in order to guarantee a safe ride. Attached to a door beams, it is the house and the yard and protect foreigners or evil spirits from entering. Hung on a nail above the door the shoe to fall to the devil on the head when he wants to enter the house in human form.

For the alignment of the horseshoe there are several versions, on the one hand applies an upwardly open iron as a symbol of the devil horns, on the other hand also considered auspicious scavenging fountain. Open Down there, however, the idea that happiness could " fall out ". An open right shoe provides a C for "Christ " dar.

Lucky Pig

Already for the Germanic peoples of the boar was a sacred animal. The pig is therefore a sign of prosperity and wealth, as it is considered a symbol of fertility and strength. In addition, among the Greeks and Romans was the one as privileged, which thus ultimately food had many pigs, and, . No live piglets given away, but symbolically a replica, usually made of marzipan - Most but is - especially New Year's Eve. The pig is often combined with a chimney sweep as a rider and a lucky penny or four-leaf clover in its mouth. At competitions in the Middle Ages the last got a pig as a consolation prize. He was so lucky to have " pig had " to which one of the different origins of the phrase pig have to go back.

In Eastern European countries like Ukraine, however, is associated something negative with the pig.

Mistletoe

Mistletoe protect after the German folk belief of witches. They were hung in houses and barns to preserve man and beast. Also, this fruit was said to have healing powers. A kiss of two lovers under mistletoe, considered a good omen for an early marriage of the couple.

Chimney sweep

Previously it was a disaster for the household, when the fireplace was clogged or bad moved, because then could not be prepared and it was cold in the house the food. In such a situation, the chimney sweep brought the rescue. He cleaned the fireplace ( chimney ) and it was again possible to cook and to heat. So he brought the "luck " back. Today, it should also bring good luck to touch a chimney sweep or ( failing that, the jacket) to touch the golden button. Furthermore, the cleaning of the chimney had the advantage that the accumulated soot is not as fast inflamed and it did not come to house fire.

Fatima's hand

Especially in the Arab / Islamic world, the hand of Fatima is a popular icon and a template for countless jewelry pendant.

Lucky Feet (India)

Sticker with small footprints hot especially in northern India on many doorsteps to welcome visitors. The prints belong to the Hindu goddess Lakshmi and to happiness, wealth and harmony give.

Maneki Neko (Japan)

Maneki Neko is called a small porcelain cat that beckons with a paw and to guarantee luck and prosperity. Beckons them with the right, it means prosperity. Waving it with the left paw, it means happiness. It will support the people from the street waving and thus happiness.

Daruma (Japan)

Daruma is a figure made ​​of paper mache, which is the Buddhist monk Bodhidharma. The good luck charm to help grant wishes.

Horn ( Naples)

The Horn ( Corno ) is a good luck charm in the form of a pepperoni pod, which should help against the evil eye. It was customary in ancient Pompeii.

Suganya

Suganya, also called Sugi, is considered good luck. When she picks at the full moon on a clear night, you get a long life. They are available in different forms. She has a more brown color. On closer inspection, one can see that at the end has black flowers that look like hair. You can eat them or cook them in water. When she grinds on the palm, she starts to stink.

Tibetan auspicious symbols

The eight Tibetan auspicious symbols, which in several Indian religions (including Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism ) are also common in India and China, are:

• Pisces
• Screen
• Mussel
• Endlosknoten
• Wheel
• Lotus flower
• Vase
• Flag

Scarab ( Ancient Egypt and other countries of the ancient world )

In ancient Egypt was the scarab, a stone in the form of a beetle, a common good luck charm. Scarabs were also found in Phoenician and Punic tombs, were so well spread beyond Egypt.

Contrary: jinx

Also rooted in popular beliefs, jinx that supposedly bring disaster. Example of this is the black cat, who is said, the devil would live in it. More common, however, are actions that cause unhappiness. Here can be the breaking of a mirror, the runaway under a ladder or spilling salt call. Usually there is at any jinx the perfect antidote, eg throw spilled salt over your shoulder.