Everywhere in the world, human beings are subject to fate, whether for good or ill. So it’s no surprise that many cultures have beliefs regarding charms and superstitions that bring good luck and fortune.
These traditional charms range from four-leaf clovers. rabbit’s foot, to certain gems and precious stones. You could bring these charms by themselves, or have it in your home. But another way to use traditional good luck charms is to add them in your jewelry pieces.
Charm bracelets are one way to do this. They have been used around the world, sometimes using precious stones as beads or using charms as decorative trinkets you can incorporate into your jewelry. These charms can be bought separately, or you can buy specific jewelry pieces that incorporate a good luck charm into the bracelet, such as an aura bracelet.
Here are the most common good luck charms people put in their charm bracelets.
Evil Eye
The evil eye symbol originates from Turkey, as often appears as a ceramic bead or amulet with a dark blue circle encircling a symbolic eye. In many cultures, it is believed to repel bad luck. But especially in Turkey, you can see it painted in boats and homes.
Some aura bracelets use the symbolism of the evil eye to protect the wearer from bad energy and intentions, so adding one to your charm bracelet serves to protect you but also makes it very attractive.
Scarab
Originating from ancient Egypt, the scarab was used as a symbol of protection and good luck. The ancient Egyptians used the scarab symbol in their jewelry and art, and it is no different now. People still use it as a symbol of optimism.
Acorns
The ancient Norse believed the acorn was sacred to the god of Thunder, Thor. Having acorns in your home was thought to prevent your home from being hit by lightning, and so many ancient Norse people filled their homes with acorns.
Acorns also come from the Oak tree, which is sacred to Thor and other Norse gods. Giving someone an acorn was thought to bring them abundance and growth, as an oak tree starts from a small acorn.
Horse Shoe
Traditionally a symbol of good fortune and protection, a horse shoe placed over a doorway as a charm was thought to bring wealth. The origin of the superstition may come from early Christianity, with folk belief about the devil and a blacksmith.
The Eternal Knot
The eternal knot is often included in Chinese bracelets and good luck charms, and is considered one of the eight auspicious symbols. It is thought to bring in wisdom, long life, and harmony to the wearer. The motif has many different versions, and it is used in Chinese and Celtic symbolism.
Four-leaf Clover
Originating from Ireland, a four-leaf clover is considered good luck due to its rarity. Scientists say that the ratio to finding a four-leaf clover is 10,000 to 1, making the finder very lucky indeed. Irish folklore says that people who have these special leaves will have the ability to see fairies and sprites.
Elephant
In Hinduism, the elephant is the symbol of the god Ganesha, who is called the remover of obstacles and the bringer of good fortune. So having an elephant charm in your bracelet would surely help you in any difficult situation. However, your elephant charm should have its trunk up so it would bring in good fortune.
In this era of science and logic, you might think that this is all just superstitious nonsense. But some people see the psychological benefits of having such items such as an aura bracelet with you. Often they can improve a person’s mood and confidence.
So even if you don’t think it will bring you good luck, at least it will bring you confidence and focus in any situation!
