By: Vaidehi Shah
Four-Leaf Clover: One of the most well-known lucky charms is the four-leaf clover. Legend has it that finding a four-leaf clover will bring you good luck. It's believed that each leaf represents a different blessing: faith, hope, love, and luck. Some people even dry and press their lucky four-leaf clovers to keep with them as a charm.
Dream Catcher: The dream catcher is a traditional Native American talisman. It's believed to catch bad dreams in its web and allow only good dreams to pass through to the sleeper. Dream catchers are often made of natural materials like twigs, feathers, and beads, and they're usually hung above the bed.
Horseshoe: Another popular lucky charm is the horseshoe. It's believed that hanging a horseshoe with the ends pointing upward will bring good luck and keep evil spirits away. Some people even keep a small horseshoe in their pocket or purse as a good luck charm.
Lucky Rabbit's Foot: The idea of carrying a rabbit's foot as a lucky charm originated in the African American hoodoo tradition. It's believed that carrying a rabbit's foot will bring you good luck and protect you from harm. The rabbit's foot is usually dried and dyed a bright color, and it's often attached to a keychain or necklace.
Ladybug: In many cultures, ladybugs are considered a symbol of good luck. If a ladybug lands on you, it's believed to bring you good fortune. In some traditions, it's even believed that counting the spots on a ladybug's back will tell you how many happy months are ahead.
