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?

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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.

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Safe Travels bracelet

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. . a unique gift with real significance: A protection bracelet to wish safe travels

This meaningful piece of jewellery features the symbol of one of the greatest journeys of the world - El Camino de Santiago. Every year, some 200,000 people travel "El Camino" - the so-called 'Way of St James' in Spain, to find inspiration and to reflect on their lives in a supportive environment. Many carry with them a Saint James cross symbol like this: El Cruz de Santiago.

This bracelet is made of real leather: It has a lovely natural feel. In parts of Spain, and in other parts of the world too, the Cross of St James is recognised as a symbol of protection and good fortune when travelling - a guardian along life's camino, and a wonderful gift for a traveller.

Simple in style . . in line with the principles of El Camino de Santiago.

Dimensions: This natural tan leather bracelet is 12mm wide. *For length, please select your WRIST SIZE in the drop-down menu

Ships gift-wrapped with an information card about La Cruz de Santiago and Safe Travels (see photo). Help encourage safe travelling and good luck on the journey of a friend or loved-one with this unique and simple Safe Travels bracelet.

Protection and guardianship are the hallmarks of this robust travel bracelet . . an ideal travelling companion and a perfect gift to encourage a friend or loved-one to travel in safety.

:)- Gift-Wrapped

:)- Optional information card about La Cruz de Santiago and Safe Travels

:)- Personal message can be included

:)- Rapid shipping

Whatever somebody’s journey - whether on El Camino itself, on holiday, a business trip, a gap year, trekking, etc, wouldn’t it be nice to gift something to wish safe travel and safekeeping that really worked! Well, perhaps you can: By giving a friend or loved-one a Safe Travels bracelet, they will be reminded of your concerns while they are travelling and so, hopefully, take extra care. Tennessee Williams said that “Luck is believing you are lucky” and many people admit that there is a power in a thought made positive by a lucky charm symbol - being a constant reminder of purpose and desires. And so it is also with a lucky charm travel bracelet (or other piece of jewellery) to wish someone a safe journey: In addition to any value in the lucky charm symbol itself, or the religious faith that it might represent, a gift to wish safe travels can actually act as a reminder to be careful. And this can be very important and a powerful aid to staying safe.

Show a friend or loved-one that you are thinking about them and that you really care about their safety and wellbeing, with this meaningful (and hopefully helpful) charm bracelet. Comes gift-wrapped, like all our presents - and we can print a personal message on your behalf.

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