The 4-leaf clover has established itself as the most popular good luck charm. In fact, the lucky clover has transcended time and distance, and its association with good fortune dates back to ancient cultures.
History of the four leaf clover
It is difficult to define the history of the four-leaf clover, since it was present in the Celtic, Mayan, and Egyptian cultures. It is also linked to the Christian-pagan tradition, more precisely to Saint Patrick: the story goes that, in Ireland, one day this saint was looking for a three-leaf clover to explain to a group of Celts the concept of the Trinity in their mission as an evangelist, but when he looked at the ground he found one with four leaves.
There are many myths and legends about the history of the four-leaf clover. The most important thing to keep in mind is that The origin of the four-leaf clover as a good luck charm is ancient!
4 leaf clover: meaning and magical power
Though the 4-leaf clover has established itself as the favorite among good luck charmsits meaning is often not known, beyond the general attribute that associates it with good fortune.
So much so, that you may not know that a particular meaning is attributed to each of its leaves, in the wheel of fortune. However, it is also true that these meanings are not univocal and vary from one legend to another.
For example, the 4 leaves of the lucky clover can represent health, money, love and prosperitythe 4 cardinal points –north, south, east and west–, the 4 seasons of the year –spring, summer, autumn and winter–, the 4 elements of nature –water, air, earth and fire–, the 4 phases of the moon or the four cycles of life, to name just a few of the many versions that circulate.
In any case, the four-leaf clover is not limited to attracting good fortune in the broad sense. It also protects love and specifically attracts wealth, prosperity and random luck.
Nevertheless, Finding a four-leaf clover is a one in ten thousand chance!. Too remote to hope and at the same time, terribly hopeful if you find yours.
How to wear or carry the 4-leaf clover
Tradition says that if you find a 4-leaf clover, you should wear it in your shoes to transfer his fortune to you, while others maintain that it must be preserved hidden between the pages of a book.
These possibilities are not at all indicated if you want to adopt a lucky clover as an amulet. Hence, before you despair in search of your four-leaf clover, it will be enough for you to carry one with you, whatever its material. You just need to know how to use your 4 leaf clover to attract good luck.
Already the Egyptians, hung amulets in the shape of a four-leaf clover to ward off adversity.
Nowadays, Although 4-leaf clovers can even be grown artificially, they are most often used as pendants. You can also find it in other pieces of jewelry and costume jewelry, such as bracelets, earrings or rings, in different metals and sometimes, with stone inlays, often green.
Lastly, keep in mind that if you give a four leaf clover charm, you will be expressing your loveto the recipient of your gift.
Other good luck charms
In addition to 4-leaf clovers, there are other good luck charms whose energy and power of attraction you can use to get luck on your side. Here you will find some suggestions.
- japanese amulets:there are several, but perhaps the best known is Maneki-neko or lucky cat. Surely you must have seen him at least once: he is a metallic-colored cat, who mechanically moves one or both hands. According to the color of it, the hand it raises, etc., it will be the type of luck that will attract you.
- Amigurumis (animal dolls): They do not work as toys, but as amulets of protection and good luck. If you decide to adopt an amigurumi, you should take it as a companion that will bring you luck all your life.
- feng shui amulets: Perhaps the best known are Chinese coins. Although many use them simply as decorative objects, they are believed to be powerful talismans to attract good luck in business. Therefore, they are ideal for you to use in your office or your store.