Talismans and Charms – Is it You or Your Rabbit Foot That Is Lucky
No civilization, culture, or religion can escape symbols. Talismans and charms happen to be the most optimistic, happy symbols that exist. They are commonly featured in paintings, statues, and jewelry and can even affect how we look at natural phenomena and animals. But will that four-leaf clover really bring you good luck?
Yes and no.
First, let us review some of the popular talismans and charms out there:
Probably one of the most famous lucky charms is the clover. A regular, three-leafed clover symbolizes good health; many people do not realize that the not-so-rare clover has its own power.
The four-leaved clover means you have great, sudden fortune in your near future and the five-leaved clover is a symbol for a happy marriage.
The pentagram is another favorite. The star with five sides is a popular amulet for warding off evil and making wishes come true.
Many Buddhists repel demons with the Dorje, a small brass symbol of a dagger.
Lots of people like to wear antique coins from Roman times in hopes of prosperity and good fortune.
Centuries ago, people wore the bones of black cats to dispel evil. The Rabbit feet supposedly bring good luck to their owners. The two-headed ax is common to almost all ancient cultures and it stands for justice and strong character.
The list goes on and on. Whether or not talismans and charms work, there is no doubt they will be around for a long time and new ones will be invented as time passes. But is there more to this than plain superstition?
The fact of the matter is, talismans and charms can have positive effects on