The magic of the lucky horseshoe symbol – what is its meaning?
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Horseshoes are probably the most commonly recognised good luck charm or talisman in the Western World – millions of people think that they are lucky, and that the horseshoe symbol is a magically protective amulet or talisman. For this reason, they make a popular gift for a friend or relative and for all sorts of events: The happy couple at a wedding for example (or engagement), the bride or groom, best man or usher; or a colleague in retirement from work, someone moving to a new house, the arrival of a new baby (or at a baby shower) or someone entering a competition, a driving test or other exam. Horseshoe charms are commonly found in jewellery worn as earrings, bracelets and pendants on necklaces, and gifted as good luck charms or talismans to hang on the wall of a house. They are thought to possess some sort of magic. But why?
Since earliest times, man has believed that the crescent or U-shape or symbol was a powerful protective talisman. For the Greeks, it symbolised the crescent moon which was regarded as a symbol of fertility, with links to Moon goddesses such as Artemis and Diana. They were also used to ward off the mischievous celtic fairies.
In one story, St. Dunstan, the favourite saint of the English people, nailed a horseshoe to a horse when he was working as a blacksmith. The horse was actually the Devil in disguise and it caused the Devil great pain. Dunstan only agreed to remove the shoe and release the Devil after he promised never to enter a place with a horseshoe.
The combination of luck, protection, religion, and magic are all captivated by the horseshoe symbol and many people believe it will bring them good luck in the lives and to any special events or occasions – and ward off evil and misfortune / bad luck. In the past, superstition dictated that sailors nailed a horseshoe to the mast of their ship to help their vessel avoid bad weather, storms and disaster. And nowadays, gifting a magic lucky horseshoe charm for a wedding is common.
Should a good luck horseshoe be mounted open end up or down?
“Up” to stop luck running out – “Down” to pour luck onto you. It doesn’t matter, it’s the thought and effect of the charm that matters – the belief in the magic. See our Lucky Charms guide for why this is so.
A good luck horseshoe for a wedding? Lucky Horseshoes are ideal gifts on Wedding Days (for the Guests, Ushers, Bridesmaids, etc) and for friends or loved-ones who are in a Competition, which they can carry as a talisman to give them more confidence in these stressful events like an Exam or a Driving Test.
. . said to help us see things more clearly
This unique minimalist chain necklace features a mixture of tiny silver beads and lustrous Blue Apatite gemstones. Apatite is said to help people concentrate and focus on the important things in life so they can more easily achieve their goals.
So this delightful necklace would be ideal for those seeking more clarity of mind to identify the path to success and to improve their mental wellbeing:
:)- Gift-Wrapped
:)- Optional wellbeing gift card (Free)
:)- Personal message can be added
:)- Rapid shipping
Detail: This dainty necklace is made of sterling-silver belcher chain. The central bead-bar contains two 4mm round Blue Apatite beads and an Apatite nugget with two 2mm sterling-silver round beads in between. It measures approx. 17” in length. There is a 19" option as well; please choose in Options Box. As this is a natural product the pattern and colour of the beads may vary a bit from that of the image.
Wish your friends and loved-ones well along their journey to success and wellbeing, and encourage them to achieve their goals - especially with respect to their health and wellness. Comes gift-wrapped, like all our presents - and we can print a personal message on your behalf.
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APATITE: Some say that gemstones like this can help people feel better about themselves with spiritual or health benefits. This is especially applicable to Blue Apatite which is a soft and warm-feeling gemstone, said to stimulate the intellect and help us see things more clearly . . to concentrate and focus, and allow us to identify the important things in life (and any hurdles or problems that should be overcome if we are to achieve our goals). For this reason, people believe that Apatite allows them to more easily recognise things that could be bad for their general wellbeing (which is perhaps why some people say it can encourage the body to ward off viruses and other diseases). Apatite is associated with the zodiac sign of Gemini.
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All of these are ALSO available in our CENTRAL (Group) SHOP: For example
- Lucky Horseshoe gift for the Wedding Day
- Lucky Horseshoe gift for a Competition
- Lucky Horseshoe gifts for a Driving Test