Do you believe in luck? What symbol do you consider as a lucky symbol? Well, there are many signs and symbols from around the world that are seen as lucky. There are various symbols of good fortune, grant wishes, or even heal the sick. There are also symbols for warding off the evil and curses.
1. Insects Known to Bring Luck
Crickets, ladybugs, dragonflies and scarabs are knows as the symbol of good fortune. The belief that crickets bring luck could stem from prehistoric times, when cricket’s chirping provided a kind of companionship. In China and other Asian countries, the cricket served as a watchdog: at any sign of danger, the chirping will stop. In the Far East as well as across Europe, it is considered very bad luck to kill a cricket, even by accident.
Almost every Native American tribe believed the Cricket, a bringer of luck, and they thought that imitating it's chirp was disrespectful. Images of Crickets appear on charms and amulets, particularly those intended to ward off the evil eye, in ancient cultures of the Middle East and Europe.
Ladybugs is considered a harbinger of good luck and prosperity. It shall free you from day to day problems. Whereas killing a ladybug is considered bad luck. If one lands on you when you are ill, it takes any illness away.
Dragonflies are another lucky insect. As a creature of the wind, the dragonfly represents change. As a creature of the water, they represent the subconscious, or “dream” state. Other symbolic meanings associated with dragonflies, are prosperity, strength, courage, peace, harmony, and purity.
Scarabs is known as a symbol of the rising sun and a protector from evil. It is also a symbols of rebirth, regeneration and transformation.
2. Lucky Charm
“From each petal on the shamrock this brings a wish your way. Good health, good luck, and happiness for today and every day,” said the Irishmen.
3. Nature’s Good Luck Signs
In Norse folklore, both the Acorn and its bearer, the oak tree, bring good fortune. Rainbows are considered lucky, because we all know, if we find the end of the Rainbow, there will be a pot of gold. In traditional folk religion, the Egg is a powerful symbol of fertility, purity and rebirth. It is used in magical rituals to promote fertility and restore virility; to look into the future, to bring good weather, encourage the growth of crops and protect both cattle and children against misfortune, and ward off the evil eye. In England, a gift of a white Egg is considered lucky, but a brown Egg, not only brings luck, but happiness as well. -(The Encyclopedia of Religion, 1987, p.37,"Egg")
Those are some of the good luck symbols from around the world. Every country has its own folktales and fairytales. Those stories live in the heart of people who believe them. [Dita S K]
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