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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Shell feel good wellbeing earrings - STUDS

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Stay Well gift of protection along life's Camino - and on the journey to good health, for a woman, young lady or teenage girl

“Mens sana in corpore sano” is a famous Latin expression implying “a healthy mind for a healthy body” suggesting that, in order to keep fit and healthy we need to look after more than our body: We need to look at our minds.

And the concept of symbolic talismans touches on spirituality and can be seen on a lot of protection and healing jewellery around the world. In the Christian faith for example, symbols of saints, angels and the cross are relied upon for salvation from illness and poor health on a daily basis: Countless people put their trust in a symbol of faith at times of crisis to help give themselves a feeling of wellbeing.

So these little scallop shell earrings would make an ideal little gift of encouragement to wish a friend or loved-one Good Luck on their journey to good health - or on road to recovery: They feature the Camino Shell, made famous by The Way of St James in Spain. Shells are a symbol of protection, re-birth / resurrection . . and of good fortune. In addition, in Christianity, the scallop shell is the symbol of salvation (as witnessed by its ceremonial use in baptism) and, of course, it is also worn by people on the journey of El Camino de Santiago de Compostela in Spain.

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Details: These stud earrings are made of 316L Stainless-steel and measure approx. 9mm x 9mm with a steel post and butterfly end.

Send best wishes to your friends / loved-ones by sending them these meaningful earrings. It would show that you really care about them and their wellbeing. Could also be ideal for a young girl for a Christian event like a Christening or Communion - or someone starting something afresh - making a new start / beginning. They come gift-wrapped, like all our presents (with an information card) - and we can print a personal message on your behalf.

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