Ladybug, Ladybird, Ladybeetle . . whatever name you know them by, why are they considered lucky and given as gifts?
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Ladybirds are truly well-known and well-loved as supposed luck-giving gifts all over the world. Gifts featuring ladybirds, like a ladybird necklace or earrings, for example, are suitable presents for any event that people feel requires an extra bit of good fortune – like an exam for example or a new job or a relocation, and Ladybird mean something to everybody: man or woman, boy or girl. And whether that person is your girlfriend or boyfriend, husband or wife, your daughter or son, your mother or father, or brother or sister, the gift of a symbolic ladybird is a gift with meaning.
But why? What is the meaning of ladybird symbolism and ladybird jewellery?
Nearly all cultures believe that a ladybug is lucky. Many societies also link the sight of a ladybug with future luck in love, good weather, a financial windfall, or the granting of wishes. Having a ladybug land on you is supposed to be particularly lucky in some cultures, and some people believe that when a ladybug lands on an object, that object will be replaced by a new and improved version. In other words, ladybirds or ladybugs mean good luck.
But, in some Christian societies, especially in Europe, the Ladybug is linked with the Virgin Mary, also known as Our Lady to devout Catholics, and is said to be symbolic of Her presence in nature as a sort of guardian. According to legend, the spots on the Ladybug’s back symbolise the Seven Sorrows of Mary, and Ladybugs were sent by the Virgin to protect crops. This is because it is known that Ladybugs eat harmful pests so, in the past, the appearance of Ladybugs would have been welcomed by farmers and gardeners. In agricultural societies, it would have made sense to venerate a beneficial insect – encouraging people to leave Ladybugs alone so that they could consume pests like aphids. The appearance of a Ladybug would also have been viewed as a blessing. The well-known children’s rhyme which begins “Ladybug, Ladybug, fly away home, your house is on fire and your children are alone,” is said to have evolved from the practice of burning crops at the end of the season. Supposedly, farmers would sing to warn the Ladybugs to fly away, leaving harmful insect pests behind to be burned in the flames. So ladybird gifts, like pieces of jewellery in the shape of a ladybird for example, are in fact gifts with real and historic meaning.
According to folklore you should count the number of black spots on a LadyBird’s back. The number of spots will correspond to how many months will be happy ones from that day on. If a Ladybug lands on you, then you will definitely have good luck. If one lands on you when you are ill, it will take away the illness. The more spots on its back the better the luck; each spot represents a lucky month. This is the symbolism of the ladybird and why so many people wear ladybird jewellery or give ladybird gifts to the friends / loved-ones.
The Ladybug makes the perfect gift for someone starting a new venture because Ladybirds can signify a financial windfall. Also, for people falling in love, the Ladybird is said to herald future luck in love (so, for example, a Ladybird symbol would be ideal as an Engagement gift or a little something for a Wedding Day . . whether it be for guests or for participants like ushers, matron of honour, bridesmaids, bride’s family, and so on.) Ladybugs would also be appropriate as a gift to pass on wishes for good health, and so ladybird jewellery would be very suitable in this respect.
You can also see Ladybird gifts in our CENTRAL (Group) SHOP by searching for Ladybirds / Ladybugs
Life Path charm bangle - fine stainless steel, large
. . personalised charm bracelet with additional Celestial / Zodiac / Birthstone / Letter / good luck charms - and ENTIRE Life Path Number beads (ceramic)
This large, personalised, stainless-steel charm bracelet is fashioned according to birth date (see Detailed Images for examples of options/designs).
:)- Gift-Wrapped
:)- Unique
:)- Information card about Zodiac Life Path - and the life you were born to live
:)- Personal message can de included
:)- Rapid shipping
The basic bracelet consists of a large round, thin-wire, stainless-steel bracelet strung with ceramic Life Path Number beads selected according to your Birthday (see below), plus a sterling-silver Camino charm (although you can change this for a different charm if you want - see Options Box). The personalised Life Path Number is calculated using the ancient art of numerology (see below on how to calculate this) and represented by coloured ceramic Mediterranean beads . . with the colours taken from the natural spectrum of the universe (as can be seen in a full rainbow).
An information card is enclosed with the gift explaining the calculation and meaning of each Life Path number (see Images here)
Then, if you want (and for additional cost (see Options Box)) you can add one (or a selection) (or all) of the following (or wait until a later date) (you choose):
-A sterling silver disc with the appropriate Zodiac or Astrological Symbol (eg: for Leo, Aries, Scorpio, etc) depending on birth sign
-A sterling silver Constellation disc which shows the position of the stars in a particular constellation for any particular zodiac sign
-A sterling silver Letter charm coincident with someone's name
-A real Gemstone birthstone bead - chosen according to someone's astrological star sign of the Zodiac (see below for which gem is appropriate for a particular birth date)
AS MENTIONED: All our CAMINO Life Path jewellery pieces include a small Camino scallop shell charm from the Way of St James (El Camino de Santiago) in northern Spain . . as a representation of someone's journey through life. But, if you want, you can change this for a charm of your choice (eg: Cross : Indalo : Guardian Angel : Heart : Butterfly : Owl : Yin-Yang : Anchor (See Options Box))
Description: This large stainless steel wire bracelet is round and has an internal circumference of approx. 8" (20cm); Internal diameter: 2.5" (6.35cm) and fastens with a hook, over the ball-clasp ending.
Life Path / Zodiac jewellery . . for the life you were born to live
Life Path Number Calculator:
ENTIRE Life Path Number is composed of your Birth Date number AND the resulting Life Path Number. For example: Birth Date: 31/08/1954 --> Birth Date Number : 3+1+0+8+1+9+5+4 = 31 So: simple/unique Life Path Number = 3+1 = 4 and so ENTIRE Life Path Number would be 31/4. For aesthetic reasons our CAMINO Life Path Zodiac jewellery represents these numbers using coloured ceramic Mediterranean beads for the numerology code - with the colours taken from the natural spectrum of the universe (as can be seen in a full rainbow):
1:Red 2:Orange 3:Yellow 4:LimeGreen 5:AegeanGreen 6:LightBlue 7:RoyalBlue 8:Indigo/Heather 9:Violet/Purple 0:White . The spacer/separator is plated Sterling Silver
So, the Entire Life Path Number: 31/4 would be: Yellow . Red . Silver . LimeGreen
31/4: 
or 27/9: 
Which Birthstone or Gemstone?
Aries: March 21-April 20 = Aquamarine (modern birthstone for March); Taurus: April 21-May 21 = Diamond crystal (modern birthstone for April); Gemini: May 22-June 21 = Emerald (modern birthstone for May); Cancer: June 22-July 22 = Pearl (modern birthstone for June); Leo: July 23-August 21 = Ruby (modern birthstone for July); Virgo: August 22-September 23 = Peridot (modern birthstone for August); Libra: September 24-October 23 = Lapis Lazuli (modern birthstone for September along with Sapphire); Scorpio: October 24-November 22 = Opal (modern birthstone for October); Sagittarius: November 23-December 22 = Citrine (modern birthstone for November along with Topaz); Capricorn: December 23-January 20 = Turquoise (modern birthstone for December); Aquarius: January 21-February 19 = Garnet (modern birthstone for January); Pisces: February 20-March 20 = Amethyst (modern birthstone for February)
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More information about Life Path Number and Numerology jewellery
(See the excellent website peacefulwarrior.com/life-purpose-calculator for explanations / meanings of your Life Path Number)
More information about Zodiac Astrological star sign jewellery .