Anyway, and when people start to be interested in esoteric and magic , it all boils down to one question - is there any object that would help them be round the clock happy / lucky / healthy / loved, etc. We all aspire to happiness, but, alas, we are not able to be happy 24 hours a day.
But there are such things. These are symbols of luck, talismans, amulets, which, firstly, are executed in a special form (depicting a certain magical being or thing). And, secondly, they are made by a specialist who connects talismans to the higher energy of the Cosmos. There are many such symbols for luck and money, marriage and fertility, health and beauty in the world. And they appeared not in the XX, and not in the XXI century, but in the Middle Ages, or maybe even in Antiquity.
Horseshoe
Horseshoe, as a symbol of luck, appeared in Ancient Egypt among the common people. When Pharaoh drove on a harnessed horse through his lands, he did not realize that he was bringing his subjects unprecedented luck. Horses have the property of partially losing in the way of the horseshoe, and the horseshoes were not simple, but gold. Of course, the horseshoe was considered an unprecedented luck.
In the Middle Ages, horseshoes also spread in Europe. Of course, in the pursuit of witches, our ancestors were not up to superstitions. But the information always seeps: without even realizing it, the Europeans began to hang the horseshoes on the walls, as a talisman. And in English-speaking countries they were hung up with "legs" upward symbolizing the fertility bowl, and in the rest of Europe - "legs" down, so that the negative energy of the house would drain away.
Four-leaf clover
According to statistics, every 10,000 leaf clover is four-leafed. Four-leaved clover is an exceptionally western symbol of luck, and it only brings luck to those who found it by accident. According to legend, each plate of the four leaf is symbolic of luck in different spheres:
- Love.
- Hope.
- Faith.
- Good luck.
The most curious thing is that our highly developed scientists have so far failed to discover the clover phenomenon. The whole success is the commercial breeding of four-leaf clovers in America with the help of some genetically modified additives.
ladybug
In all nations the name of this insect is connected either with God, or with the Virgin Mary, or with some saint. At worst, it is simply called "the sun", as in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Ukraine.
Seven spots on its back are symbolized by seven children of the Sun or seven days of the week. According to the legend, a ladybird lives in heaven and descends from there to give people the will of God.
First of all, the ladybird is considered a symbol of luck among children. Children know that it can not be killed, and that it is not eaten by other animals, because it is special. No wonder created so many children's poems on the subject of this insect.
In France it is believed that the ladybug must be depicted on talismans for children, and in all other countries its appearance is necessarily good.
In addition, the English-speaking peoples consider her an envoy of the Virgin Mary. This is evidenced by the names: Ladybird, Ladybug, Lady Beetle. And in Argentina, for example, it is called Vacita de San Antonio (St. Anthony's cow).
Animals in Feng Shui
Feng Shui is not limited to terrestrial beings, and makes symbols of luck from celestial animals.
The most popular animal in Feng Shui is the three-toad toad. It is believed that it brings wealth and luck. According to legend, this toad was once very nasty, but the Buddha came to her, subdued her, and obliged to help people.
Fu Dog is a pair of dogs with horns and wings. They are very popular in China, and in Malaysia there are shops that sell only dogs Fu. It is believed that they bring prosperity, joy, happiness to the house.