| No civilization, culture, or religion can | | | | your belief in the power of the rabbit foot |
| escape symbols. Talismans and charms happen | | | | that encourages you to have a positive |
| to be the most optimistic, happy symbols that | | | | outlook on life and make the best of every |
| exist. They are commonly featured in | | | | situation. So what is really an |
| paintings, statues, and jewelry and can even | | | | understandable chain of events might be |
| affect how we look at natural phenomena and | | | | interpreted as good luck thanks to your |
| animals. But will that four-leaf clover | | | | rabbit's foot. |
| really bring you good luck? | | | | |
| | | | In this respect, you can pick out any random |
| Yes and no. | | | | number or object and deem it lucky and if you |
| | | | believe in its ability to heal or attract |
| First, let us review some of the popular | | | | good fortune, then you very well may see |
| talismans and charms out there: | | | | results. On a similar note, if we feel we are |
| | | | protected by a talisman that scares off evil, |
| Probably one of the most famous lucky charms | | | | we will approach life with more bravery and |
| is the clover. A regular, three-leafed clover | | | | peace of mind. |
| symbolizes good health; many people do not | | | | |
| realize that the not-so-rare clover has its | | | | 2) The value of charms |
| own power. | | | | |
| | | | Symbols and rituals are an important part of |
| The four-leaved clover means you have great, | | | | human society. Presidents rally their people |
| sudden fortune in your near future and the | | | | behind national flags, Christians unite |
| five-leaved clover is a symbol for a happy | | | | together behind the symbol of the cross, and |
| marriage. | | | | on the most basic level: we all stop at those |
| | | | red stop signs shaped like octagons. Charms |
| The pentagram is another favorite. The star | | | | and talismans, in this sense, have very real, |
| with five sides is a popular amulet for | | | | recognizable meaning to our lives. |
| warding off evil and making wishes come true. | | | | |
| | | | They are what we make of them! The more power |
| Many Buddhists repel demons with the Dorje, a | | | | you give to your four-leaf clover, the more |
| small brass symbol of a dagger. | | | | it will do for you. |
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| Lots of people like to wear antique coins | | | | 3) The bottom line |
| from Roman times in hopes of prosperity and | | | | |
| good fortune. | | | | So, the short answer to whether talismans and |
| | | | charms work is - yes, yes they do. However, |
| Centuries ago, people wore the bones of black | | | | they work for reasons we do not expect. |
| cats to dispel evil. The Rabbit feet | | | | |
| supposedly bring good luck to their owners. | | | | If I were to wear a necklace around my neck |
| The two-headed ax is common to almost all | | | | that had a pentagram on it, and I did not |
| ancient cultures and it stands for justice | | | | know anything about what a pentagram |
| and strong character. | | | | resembled and I only bought the jewelry |
| | | | because I thought it was pretty, then I might |
| The list goes on and on. Whether or not | | | | as well not wear it at all... at least not |
| talismans and charms work, there is no doubt | | | | for good luck. It is my faith that the |
| they will be around for a long time and new | | | | pentagram will make all my dreams come true |
| ones will be invented as time passes. But is | | | | that matter, not the pentagram itself. |
| there more to this than plain superstition? | | | | |
| | | | Charms and talismans all have rich histories |
| The fact of the matter is, talismans and | | | | and unique, interesting meanings. You may not |
| charms can have positive effects on those who | | | | call yourself a superstitious person, but |
| wear them, hang them on their walls, and | | | | these good luck symbols tell an important |
| carry them in their pockets. The real | | | | story about how our civilization developed |
| question is: why? | | | | and they always will be here with us. |
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| 1) Logic or luck? | | | | After all, if a positive symbol puts someone |
| | | | in a good mood and inspires them to achieve |
| Talisman is sometimes defined as anything | | | | their goals, then does it really matter |
| that influences a person's feelings or | | | | whether or not there are well-wishing spirits |
| actions. It is not necessarily the rabbit | | | | and energies at work? |
| foot that is bringing you good luck; it's | | | | |