Four-leaf Clover While it’s unclear exactly where the origin of the four-leaf clover superstition began, one thing is certain: four-leaf clovers are one of the most recognizable good luck symbols in the Western world.  Some legends claim that the four leaves are supposed to stand for faith, hope, love, and luck, while others claim that these clovers grant the power to see fairies. The odds of finding a four-leaf clover are allegedly 0.0002%, so if you’ve ever found one, consider yourself one in 5,000! Horseshoe Horseshoes have been considered lucky since ancient times. While the origin story has many variations, the tale goes that St. Dunstan, a 10th-century saint who was a blacksmith at the time, was visited by the hoofed devil. The devil asked for a horseshoe for himself, so Dunstan nailed a hot horseshoe on one of his hooves. The devil, in pain, begged for him to remove it. Dunstan agreed under the condition that the devil respect the horseshoe and not enter any place where one hung above the door. This legend caused people to believe that hanging a horseshoe above their door (typically with seven nails, due to it being a lucky number) could ward evil spirits off. There are contrasting opinions on which way the shoe should be nailed. There are some who believe it should be pointing “up” in order for the horseshoe to catch the luck, while some believe that it should be pointing “down” so that the luck is poured upon those entering the home. Maneki Neko The Maneki Neko is a lucky charm commonly found in Japan. Otherwise known as the Beckoning Cat, Welcoming Cat, Lucky Cat, Money Cat, or Fortune Cat, this figure is commonly found in businesses.  Many variations of this figurine exist, all with different significances; a cat with its left paw raised is believed to