The four-leaf clover is considered an ancient Irish symbol of luck that not only helps people to see fairies but also to avoid their mischief. The four-leaf clover is said to have mystical powers that represent positive attributes of faith, hope, love, luck, fame, health, wealth, and faithful love. 

The horseshoe charm is one of the oldest lucky charms and is considered lucky because of the fact it is made of iron, which is unable to be touched by mischievous fairies. Others believe, however, that the devil commanded Saint Dunstan (924-988) to place a horseshoe on his horse. Instead of doing this, he nailed the horseshoe to the devil’s foot, only willing to move it after making the devil agree to stay away from any house with a horseshoe on it. 

     Ladybugs are said to bring good luck to whoever they land on, so long as they are not brushed off. They are also considered a sign of impending love, as it is believed that when a man and women look at the same ladybug they will fall in love. When a ladybug crawls across a maiden’s hand is supposed to mean that she will be married soon. When a large amount of ladybugs are seen in the Spring it is meant to be a sign of a good harvest on its way. The luckiest shades of ladybugs are deep red with numerous spots. While these beautiful insects bring large amounts of luck in many different ways, they can also bring bad luck if killed. 

     There are two lucky numbers: the number 7 and the number 8. Number 7 is considered lucky because of its constant use. There are 7 days a week, 7 colors in a rainbow, and 7 planets visible to the human eye. Along with this, it is believed that the 7th son of a 7th son is gifted. 7 is also a common winning roll in many games of chance. Number 8 is considered lucky in China because it sounds similar to prosperity, and the shape of the number is well-balanced. 

     Another lucky item is the rabbit’s foot, which many people carry around, regardless of whether it is fake or real. However, it has to be specific. It is said that the left hind foot of a rabbit caught in a cemetery at night can ward off any evil magic, and is thus lucky. 

     The rabbit is not the only lucky animal. The Feng Shui goldfish, dragons, and horses are believed to attract luck and prosperity. The turtle is also considered lucky because of its long lifespan. In Germany, the pig is considered lucky and used as a token to wish someone happiness and luck in the New Year. The swallow is considered good luck due to the Hengbu and Nolbu story where a sparrow rewarded a good deed with prosperity in Korea. Finally, Ancient Egyptians considered the scarab beetle to be lucky. 

     The rainbow is commonly associated with leprechauns, as it is said they hide a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow and grant the wish of whoever finds it. A double rainbow is even luckier! 

     Have you ever heard the saying “Find a penny, pick it up, and all that day you’ll have good luck!”? This saying is about lucky pennies, which when found on the ground face-up are considered lucky. Others believe that any coin can be found any side up, so long as it is found outside. 

     While bamboo is believed to be lucky, in reality, it is a close relative known as dracaena that is considered to hold luck. The more stalks a bamboo has, the luckier it is. It is believed that a bamboo with three stalks brings happiness, longevity, and wealth to its owner. 

     The dreamcatcher is considered lucky because of Native American lore. It is said to catch any bad dreams that enter a household in order to make it’s owner happier, more balanced, and thus luckier. 

     While it does sound frightening, the evil eye is considered lucky as well. When someone gives another person the evil eye out of jealousy, it is believed to give bad luck in the form of mental illness or worse. However, using the evil eye charm wards this evil off. This can be used in the form of an evil eye, a hand with an eye in the center, or blue and green beads. 

     Finally, acorns are considered lucky because they are associated with the Norse god Odin, who hung himself from an oak tree to gain knowledge. This made the acorn a symbol of wisdom and is meant to ward off lightning.