{"id":4112,"date":"2024-04-29T07:58:35","date_gmt":"2024-04-29T12:58:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/blog\/?p=4112"},"modified":"2024-04-29T07:59:40","modified_gmt":"2024-04-29T12:59:40","slug":"the-history-of-luck-charms-amulets-and-superstition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/blog\/the-history-of-luck-charms-amulets-and-superstition\/","title":{"rendered":"Good Luck Charms & Amulets To Change Your Fortune"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Good luck charms and lucky amulets have been a part of cultures worldwide for hundreds of years. People use them to bring fortune, to help in difficult times, and for success. This article dives into the fascinating world of these lucky charms and the unique superstitions that surround them. Are you a hopeful believer or a curious skeptic?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good Luck Symbols Around the World<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Four-Leaf Clovers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It is easy to understand why a four-leaf clover would signify luck: they are very difficult to find. Today, many people will wear amulets depicting the four-leaf clover symbol. Legend has it that even Eve knew that having a four-leaf clover in hand would be good luck, so she took it out of the garden with her. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Red Lanterns<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Red is the color of good luck<\/a> and prosperity in the East. It is one of the most widely known Chinese good luck charms, and said to ward off bad luck and light the way for good luck and positive energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Coins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

“See a penny pick it up, all that day you’ll have good luck. Find a penny, let it lay, and all day long you’ll have bad luck.”<\/em> Long before there was paper, plastic, or PayPal, there was only one form of currency: coins. They were commercial life-blood, and those who had the gold had the power. Coins are a sign of good fortune and prosperity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Keys<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is a Japanese good luck charm. In Japan, three keys worn together are very powerful as they unlock the door that leads to love, health, and wealth. Wearing one key signifies that you are opening the door to whatever you seek. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. The Number Seven<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Whether you’re familiar with Japanese mythology and call upon the Seven Gods of Fortune, or you’re familiar with Judeo-Christian traditional texts, you know that the number seven has a strong influence. It is no surprise to see red sevens throughout a casino. It makes it a pretty nice good luck charm for gamblers. But whatever you do, don’t say the word ‘seven’ around craps players!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Cat’s Eye<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Those who carry a Cat’s Eye stone in their pocket in India do so because they believe that the one who carries this stone in their pocket will never have their good fortune leave them. Cat’s Eye stones protect individuals from unexpected loss, and guard financial decision making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Turtles<\/h3>\n\n\n
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In many Native American cultures, the turtle represents fertility and a link between man and Mother Nature. Also, the idea is that longevity and hope are nice to have when going up against the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Alligator’s Teeth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In Africa, an alligator’s tooth is a pretty important item to have in your pocket if you’re looking to boost your luck. They are also said to bring wealth and good fortune.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Dolphins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dolphins at sea are known to bring protection to wayward sailors. Ancient sailors knew that riches were before them when dolphins would begin to circle their ships, as it was a sign that land was near. This fact causes some people to pick dolphins as their good luck charm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Horseshoe<\/h3>\n\n\n
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A horseshoe is a symbol of protection and longevity. Those who wear the talisman or amulet are sure to capture any good luck floating by, provided they remember to keep the open end up. Those who allow it to hang upside down run the risk of losing their luck to passers-by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More Symbols of Luck<\/h2>\n\n\n\n