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.
. . a personal gift from the stars
This personally-crafted choker wire charm necklace is fashioned according to birth date (see Detailed Images for examples of options/designs).
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The basic necklace consists of an oval, silver-plated wire, strung with coloured beads, plus a sterling-silver Camino shell charm (although you can change this for a different charm if you want - see Options Box).
Then, if you want (and for additional cost (see Options Box)) choose any additional charms: For example:
-A sterling silver disc with the appropriate Zodiac / 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)
-A sterling silver charm to REPLACE the default Scallop shell: All our Zodiac 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 photo and select in Options Box)
Dimension: The silver-plated choker wire necklace has an internal circumference of approx.40cm (16") and fastens with a hook, over the (removable) ball-clasp ending
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 Zodiac Astrological star sign jewellery .
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