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?

Lucky horseshoe cufflinks – to inspire your male friends to have a bit of good luck

Horseshoe with Indalo — Indalo pendant – with horseshoe, makes a unique gift that means good luck in more ways than one

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.

Lucky horseshoe charm pendant - it's well known: there's luck in a charm

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Butterfly and Anchor earrings to help with mental health

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A jewellery gift for hope . . and for new adventures

These unique sterling silver anchor earrings with tiny butterflies are especially suitable as presents for people making changes in their life or embarking on new adventures. The anchor is a symbol of strength and stability, both in life or in faith, and when you add the butterfly, symbolic of new beginnings, you have the perfect gift to wish mental health.

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Dimensions: The earrings measure 34mm in length including the sterling silver wires.

Gift these symbolic anchor and butterfly earrings to inspire your friends and help them to be strong and fortunate in their life, particularly when starting something new and challenging. Comes gift-wrapped (with an information card) like all our presents - and we can print a personal message on your behalf

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ANCHOR symbol

The anchor is a symbol for steadfastness, security, survival and hope, especially when making a fresh start. Naturally, the anchor has a practical meaning for seafarers - stabilising a ship in one place while it waits to enter port, for example, or in the case of emergency, when a ship is at the mercy of the weather. For this reason the anchor has come to symbolise safety and security - a port in a storm. So, the anchor can be a symbol of refuge and strength - symbolising calmness, and composure, especially when things have been a bit rough.

More information about Anchor Jewellery - What does the Anchor symbol mean?

and read more about the Butterfly symbol too and how it may help with Mental Health

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BUTTERFLY - a symbol of change

The Butterfly calls on us to expand our awareness, spread our wings and move forward to find our own place in life. It reminds us to make changes when the opportunity arises, allowing the wind to carry us forward to our new goals and dreams. When it transforms itself from a lowly caterpillar into a spectacular Butterfly, it flies away into a whole new world . . just as we ourselves can move through from behind our barriers into a new and exciting world. So, as we fight and emerge from mental health issues, symbolically, we are asked to accept the changes in our life . . just as the Butterfly does. This can be particularly true with teenagers moving into adulthood.