Lucky Charms and
Good Fortune
"None of us knows what
the next change
is going to be,
what unexpected opportunity
is just around the corner,
waiting to change all the
tenor of our lives."
What's the difference between Good Luck and Good Fortune? Good Luck is often a one-time event like winning a game of cards, the lottery, a job opportunity or a promotion. Good Fortune is a flow of Insights and Opportunities. It is the current of Life Force that flows naturally to your destiny - fulfilling your desires. It is also the process of Living the Life of your Dreams.
Lucky Charms and good luck symbols are ancient - and often come from religious or spiritual practices. The meaning becomes diluted over time, yet the good, hopeful feelings remain. They attract you by appearance - but their real power comes from understanding your own Focus, Attitude and Expectation.
Use what works! You have genetic patterns that expect good -- or bad -- outcomes from certain symbols, charms, forces in Nature or animals. Notice what draws you in and also what what triggrs feeling anxious or fearful. Mindfulness will find just the ones that work best for you.
"Throw a lucky man
in the sea, and he
will come up with a
fish in his mouth."
Arab Proverb
Get into the Flow of Good Fortune
Everyone wants a life of Good Fortune and everyone knows when they have it or not - although each has their own unique interpretation of what that means. Just like you have food preferences: you know what you like and tastes good.
When you have it - you know it!
And when you don't - you look for it.
Often in all the wrong places.
"Go and wake up your luck."
Persian Proverb
It's not out there and you have to go find it...it begins within you and you "attract" it to you.
Few understand the relationship between what they think and feel - and what they experience.
Your thoughts and feelings and your experiences always match.
Sounds like Karma - doesn't it? It is!
Now it's often referred to as a "Secret" and as "Law of Attraction" and it's simple:
You "Attract" what you expect and what you give your attention to. When you expect good luck - and you give your attention to a symbol you believe will help you -- you are creating your own good luck.
Your own Inspiration is the Magic Genie...the Secret everyone searches for.
"In the real world, given the
lamp of our understanding and
the genie in our genes, we
have an unlimited supply of wishes.
Whatever wishes we put into
the lamp manifest genetically.
If we fill our lamps with healing
words, our genes rush to
fulfill our wishes--within seconds."
Dawson Church, PhD
Creating your own Good Luck
It's all about Focus, feeling and Attitude. No one and nothing is in your way. No one can interfere with your thoughts, self-talk and feelings - but you.
Using a symbol you like that feels good to you is an excellent place to begin. How do you find the right one? Your body is an excellent guide to your feelings (and hence your vibrations). If you take a bite of icky food, you spit it right out. When you eat something tasty, you want more.
Use that same body sensing mechanism now. As you skim through the symbols, find what attracts you and what feels good. If your body relaxes and you feel hopeful (or better yet: Expecting good results) then you've found it!
The charm may come from another culture or even ancient history. Your genetic conditioning goes all the way back to the very beginning - and when you react favorably to a lucky charm - it is likely something you are "remembering" genetically.
Also note what you feel an aversion to - especially under "Superstitions" - those fears came from centuries of negative programming - and probably are not even conscious now - yet still active when something "triggers" them.
Overcome Fear is a quick way to ensure good luck in your future. If you desire and fear at the same time - the fear usually wins out. It has to go for you to be "lucky" in all you attempt. It's easier than you think, once you see "fear" for what it is.
Lady Luck is fickle ...and can abandon you with the roll of the dice.
Good Luck and Bad Luck
Good Luck symbols have been around since earliest times, and every culture has lucky charms, amulets and talismans.
"Luck never gives;
it only lends."
Proverb
Some believe in "fate" and "destiny" as something outside themselves that just "happens to them."
Some call it "god's will" and some "the work of the devil."
It often depends on if you are winning or loosing, doesn't it?
Winning and loosing streaks come and go -- ...and only the pros and the house really "win" the gambling game.
If you do have a "system" and win regularly - the Casinos soon ban you. After all - they want losers, not winners. If you're looking for Quickly Getting Rich - then do the inside work first - and guarantee your "luck" and a successful future.
"Sow a thought,
reap an action;
sow an action,
reap a habit;
sow a habit,
reap a character;
sow a character,
reap a destiny,"
Proverb
Finding Good Luck in the unseen patterns of energy underlying life.
Many seek "luck" in symbols and fetishes - good luck charms, fortune tellers and astrology, the I Ching and Tarot.
Predict your own future...it's easier than you think!
Divination is ancient and as popular today as it ever was.
Do you have a Lucky Number? Numbers have many meanings - from the Kabala, numerology, and Sacred Geometry of the Mystery Schools. All numbers and their combinations have a meaning - and most are similar - suggesting a common underlying wisdom.
Do you know your Birth Stone? The Greeks, Romans and Egyptians all believed in gemstones which brought health and magical properties.
Some gifted psychic's are able to read the subtle energies now recorded by Kirlain photography as a fact.
How accurate? It always and only depends on you. Are you in the habit of attracting good advice, or mis-information? Check your own track record before you plunk down the money. Many have used "psychic predictions" successfully - and you can be one of them. Are you? If not, fix it.
Astrology charts the human psyche in relations to the movements of the plants and natural sun and moon cycles. It's an ancient art that psychologists have used - as well as Kings and Presidents.
The rhythms and patterns have been observed for centuries, notes made and researched and results compiled. The planets indicate energy in motion and tendencies and propensities. Notice the animal natures that are used as symbols that give even more insight and information.
Your destiny is still in your hands as you choose your reactions and plan your future. For those that are the victim of fate -- it is far more attitude than destiny. Your future, your destiny is made moment to moment - yet patterns emerge that are common to all. A road map is helpful in plotting your course - in the same way - Astrology assists in smoothing a path to Good Fortune.
Good Luck colors and common meanings.
The rainbow and pot-of-gold is a symbol of the process of Good Luck. It is a lifestyle you choose and then do what it takes to live it and maintain it.
Ancient symbols always encoded the wisdom of the culture. That's why they were potent then -- and still are today. Even though the details may be lost, the feelings and attraction remain.
Some colors attract and some repel - it's often tied to genetic patters - from centuries of living with certain colors and avoiding others. Colors represented clans, some could only be worn by the Rulers, and some colors were only worn by avowed enemies.
The rainbow is a commonly shared symbol from many cultures. The mystery schools, including Eastern Star, Rainbow Girls, and Free Masons - to name but a few societies.
The Rainbow represents the 7 Rays in Esoteric Wisdom Schools, and also of the 7 chakras - common to many traditions. Each color has a specific quality and teaching. Combined, all the colors form the "white light" of Supra-consciousness.
Everything is energy, vibrating and resonating a signal. Law of Attraction or Karma is the force that lines up matching vibrations.
Most have a "lucky" color that they prefer. Some carry the color in clothing, some jewelry, some paint their homes in it.
Do you wonder what colors you are attracted to? Organize the clothes in your closet by color and you'll find that one or two dominate. Look around your home, car, and activities - what colors dominate?
As you go through life the colors that you prefer change. Can you
recall 10 or 20 years ago - and the colors that dominated in your life?
RED - power, survival, accomplishment in the material world, 1st Chakra, leadership
ORANGE - adaptability, action and activity, 2nd Chakra - emotional center.
YELLOW - intellect, reasoning, 3rd Chakra- Self-control: power of or power over.
GREEN - growth, abundance, 4th Chakra - heart connection to yourself and life
BLUE - clarity, communication, clairaudiance (hearing,) gateway to spirituality. 5th Chakra - what goes in and come from the mouth.
MIDNIGHT BLUE - wisdom, clairvoyance (seeing,) 3rd eye, 6th Chakra centered truth
LAVENDER OR PURPLE - spiritual connection to Source, ceremonial law and magic, 7th Chakra, seat of the Lotus of illumination, insight and inspiration.
Different cultures prefer different colors too. Notice where "gold" dominates, who uses "green tones" and those that prefer bright and primary colors; and those that use more subdued colors. Color choices reflect the nature of the culture just as they do for individuals.
Celtic Good Luck Symbols
The shamrock and horseshoe at the top of the ezine are Celtic. In the Celtic tradition the horse was blessed as the beast belonging to the sun god, drawing the sun chariot across the sky. The horse was associated with the goddess Epona.
Horseshoes protected the "journey of the horse" and so they were thought to have special powers to protect the life path of people as well. It was revered for bringing good fortune and was placed over the door to bless all who came and went out.
The shamrock promised 4 charms: One leaf is for faith, one for hope, the third for love, and the fourth for luck.
Ancient symbols from Celtic Ancestors send shamrock wishes for many blessings. Patterns and symbols woven into cloth for adornment and household art were common. The symbols told of spiritual practices and truths the people lived. These are not unlike making a Vision Board or posting up affirmations.
This symbol is the prayer for many blessings, represented by the repetition of the "triangle" knot, or the Triquetra. Like the infinity symbol, the three-cornered knot is endless - as is life and nature. In some texts it refers to the endless flow or balance in life.
As a charm it is woven into fabrics, worn as clothing, as jewelry, and as a tapestry or art. Gifts were often wrapped with the symbol with the blessing of good luck, longevity and smooth sailing.
The concept of the holy trinity is ancient and the Celtic symbol referred to the maiden, mother, and wise woman; and also to Divine Will, Intelligence and Knowledge. It often referred to body, mind and spirit. Christians interpreted it as the Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
The blacksmith trade was considered very lucky as they worked with fire and iron - providing much needed practical goods. Often weaving celtic symbols into iron works, they were thought of as magical - combining fire and iron in form.
It never hurts to have "luck" on your side - what symbols make you happy?
Use them -- as the happier you are the closer you are to your desires.
Verbal and visual Symbols of Good Fortune to reconnect with the flow of Life Force.
The Om Symbol as a sound is shared in many cultures. Many may not recognize the OM icon, but have chanted the sound in spiritual or meditation gatherings.
When times become chaotic, and emotions frayed - what habits do you call upon to calm the chaos and center yourself? Those habits or charms - may have been used for millennium. They are carved in caves, on temples and on monuments.
One of the most often repeated is the Sanskrit "Om" or "Au-umm."
The "Om" has become a universal sound symbol for peace and balance. The practice of Yoga and meditation is now worldwide and the mantras and yantras are shared by many cultures.
"Nurture your mind
with great thoughts,
for you will never
go any higher
than you think."
Benjamin Disraeli
The Rishi were the ancient scholars of the vedas, the worlds oldest written language texts -- and wisdom that's permeated into every culture.
Symbols to restore balance and find harmony
Bamboo is a living symbol of good luck and is always grouped in odd numbers (3-5-7, etc.) Plants clean the air and add moisture - all good.
The art of Feng Shui uses the forces in nature and the energy in confined spaces to design a life of harmony and Good Fortune. It is the art of balancing - using the elements and beauty.
Good Fortune is a Universal desire. Yet few find it. Why? They do not commit to live it - and then take action. Changing old habits is a whole lot easier when you have a "destination" Vision you love.
Hoi Tai is a God of Good Fortune and Happiness. Hoi Tai signifies wealth, prosperity, blessing, good luck and health.
His joyful figure is often used in Feng Shui in an area you want happiness to dominate.
Recreating your home around principals of harmony and attracting Good Fortune - is a good idea. Even simple changes have a profound effect on your psyche.
Relationship symbols like this one are used in the relationship area of the home or bedroom to attract a partner or to assure good relations with your partner.
The dragon and peacock or phoenix represent the balance between Yin and Yang: a perfect match.
Japanese Koi fish are revered and considered auspicious or very good fortune. The flowing water and ponds also bring good fortune and "the flow of prosperity."
Universal Hand symbols
The symbol of the Hand was used to signify the spiritual power of the Rabbi, Priest or Maggi. It also signifies a warrior's strength or domination. In the feminine form it often means a mother's protection of her home and family.
Thumbs up is a universal sign: Good Luck feels great - like winning. Thumbs down is a sign of rejection.
The Latin word for manifestation comes from the world "manus" which is the Latin word for hand. It is by the work of the hands that ideas - are transformed into objects.
In ancient Europe a hand held up and open with finger's spread was protection from the work of the devil and safety from the "evil eye" of sorcery.
The flat image of the "hand" is also a good luck symbol and is adorned with jewels or semi-precious stones and worn in many cultures for good luck and to ward off evil.
In Islam, the Hand of Fatima (Muhammad's daughter) is worn as a good luck symbol. Each finger represents an spiritual quality: 1st finger: Faith, 2nd: Prayer, 3rd: Pilgrimage, 4th finger: Charity, 5th stands for: Fasting.
A raised clenched fist is often read as "Victory" or persistence: "...to die trying."
The hand has long been thought as a conduit of power - transforming unseen energy into the world of form. The artisans, craftsman, poet, scholars and musicians all create magic with their hands.
The "V" for victory is universal -- sign language goes back into ancient history.
There are many hand signals in sports with a wide variety of meanings.
Most athletes have something they do for "good luck."
A pitcher in a baseball game or a golfer with a close shot - have an action to assure their success.
Gambler's "blow" on the dice, talk to them, and plead for the outcomes they desire.
Hopeful "fingers crossed" for the best outcome - does it help? If you think it does - it could!
In Asian wisdom of the Tao/Dao or Flow of Life, the energy eternally changes between the Yin and the Yang. The left hand carries the "yin energy" and the right hand the "yang energy."
Hands together with the fingers interlocking is a sign of loyalty and friendship. In Asian art, hands tucked into a robe and hidden show humility and is a sign of respect.
A Bharathanatyam dancer from South India with painted fingers and a hand mudra symbol. In both Hinduism and Buddhism hand positions known as mudras were symbols of enlightenment and of divine powers -- such as opening to receive, signs of unity, symbols of wisdom, and revelations of truth. The hand symbols told the story's path along with the music and dance.
Coins, medallions and medals
Asian coin symbol of good luck -- and Good Fortune may be imprinted in the "I Ching" symbols too.
St. Christopher medallions have long been a favorite for the adventuresome and the traveler. Other Saint's pictures and good luck symbols adorn jewelry and medals.
Every Religion has an icon or symbol of protection and luck. Sometimes it is worn in clothing, and sometimes carved into furnishings, in art for the wall and in the home.
Some carry a "good luck" coin in their wallet, pocket or purse to attract more of the same. Do you have something you always take with you? You may not even think of it as a good luck symbol - yet would never think of leaving home without it.
Some tattoo symbols of luck and charms on their body, or wear their charms on piercings or bracelets.
The frog is a symbol of luck in many cultures.
Fertility, abundance, bringing rain, transformation, and happiness are some of the many blessings.
As an Asian symbol of good luck, the symbols for Good Fortune also also coded in the "I Ching symbols" on the pad.
Animal Totems, Symbols and Luck
Man's well-being, and often life, depended on the animal kingdom. Animals were the beasts of burden, carried man into war, fed and clothed, hunted game and were used for sport.
Most domestic and many wild animals became symbols of luck and special charms. All encapsulated special qualities and powers and bestowed Good Luck on their carrier.
Astrology is a complex compilation of information. The stars and planet formations were charted for centuries. The Zodiac describes in myths (or truths) patterns of the unfolding of destiny. Those same symbols are used in Astrology today. The animals and myths tell a much deeper story than appears on first glance.
Many animals were seen as Power Totems.
A totem is defined as: "A natural object, often an animal that serves as a distinctive, often venerated emblem or symbol. It is frequently a means of personal or spiritual identity."
The animal was called on for it's strength and prowess. Is it true today? Many animals are near extinction from poachers feeding on the superstitions of frightened people seeking strength.
Many Zodiac planet formations for the 12 signs are associated with animals.
Seeking "power" to overcome ills and bad luck has been going on forever. The only real cure is overcoming fear and changing attitudes and desires.
Many of the cultures wise scholars understood the nature of Karma and the Tao (Dao) and Life Force or Chi energy. Most spoke of a natural flow of Good Fortune - and there were many practices to "get into the flow."
Common working people, mostly unable to read or write, spent a good deal of life working simply to eat and survive - and only saw the surface of the symbols in the temples. They sought relief, help and luck to overcome life's problems in fetishes and amulets. Although they copied the symbol of the ancient wisdom, few were privy to the truths of the scholars.
That is sadly the case today. All of the good luck symbols have many meanings and most have been adapted by other cultures.
The tiger represents power, speed, agility- and to some, sexual potency. The tiger has been hunted to extinction in many parts of the world as people seek tiger totems, balms and potions.
Durga, the Hindu Goddess of salvation and victory rode a tiger into battle against the dark forces - and freed the Gods and mankind from delusion.
Sekmut, the lion headed Goddess is one of the most ancient (from "the first time") of Egyptian Goddess. Many Egyptian Gods and Goddesses appeared with an animal continence to describe their nature and the gifts they brought to mankind.
A white horse is common to many cultures - and always as Good Fortune.
The horse is one of the 12 symbols in the Chinese zodiac. Horse people are practical, loving, enduring, devotional and stable.
The Unicorn is white.
The Celts revered the white horse and reserved them for their leaders and warfare. It is said that the Celts traded the Hungarian plains for a white stallion. The Celts attributed the white horse to the sun god, and with the goddess Epona.
In Hindu Brihadaranyaka, the Horse is associated with Varuna and the cosmos. Additionally, a white horse is believed to be the last incarnation of Vishnu. 4 white horses pulled Krishna (or Arjuna's) chariot.
Buddha is said to have left physical life riding a white horse into the other-worlds.
The Chinese Zodiac - honored 12 animals who answered the call of Deity. Each was given a year in the Asian calendar. A person's birth year determines their nature - described in terms of the animal's characteristics. All 12 Animal Totems together become the individual and collective "psychology" shared by mankind in various combinations.
In Native American cultures, animal totems represent the four directions in the medicine wheel, and in some traditions, 8 directions. Tribal lore varies depending on the animals native to the tribes home territory.
The Japanese golden kitty, waving her arm ...calling in good fortune... is shared by other cultures as well. Fun and festive, if it makes you smile - it's already bringing you good luck!
Wall Street and Animal Symbols
In very recent times the Bull and Bear have come to represent trends in the stock market.
If you have money in the Market ...then a Bull Market is Good Luck!
The Bull Market is the investors dream, and the Bear Market the investors nightmare. Animal symbols are used to convey more than words alone say.
Myth and metaphor are deeply embedded in the human psyche - and animal images conjure up great depth, meaning -- and also fears.
Superstitions and Bad Luck
The Black Cat has been both revered and scorned. The Inquisition horrors searching for "witchcraft" identified the black cat as a common witch companion - and today, the black kittens are the last adopted and given homes.
Common Superstitions-
- If you break a mirror - you're in for 7 years of bad luck.
- If you spill, throw salt over your left shoulder to cancel the bad luck.
- Step on a crack and break your mother's back (hop scotch jingle)
- Never walk under a ladder or something bad will happen.
The dragon - thought to be a myth - is a symbol of strength and power - in many cultures. It often represents wisdom and is the companion of the maggi, shaman or seer. The dragon lives on the wind, swims in the ocean, and breathes fire - a balance of all the elements. Some feared - and some revered the dragon.
Lucky Treasure Map
Having a Treasure Map is Lucky -- You can make one for yourself.
A Vision Board works just like a Treasure Map.
Allow images to work on your subconscious and soon you find all that you imagine - out in life in events and experiences.
Good luck is digging up a treasure of your own. Good Fortune is in knowing how to dig deep and find your Inspiration. Your Good Fortune is the result.
A Laughing Buddha is a happy, uplifting Symbol of Joy
Use the symbols that feel best to you - and attract the good fortune you Focus on.
"We are what
we think.
All that we are
arises from
our thoughts.
With our thoughts,
we make the world."
Destiny designed and planned and implemented by you.
Your thoughts, feelings and expectations are the forces that attract experiences to you.
You luck is not in your genes -- it's in your mind.
"An undisciplined mind
leaks vital energy in a
continuous stream of
thoughts, worries, and
skewed perceptions,
many of which trigger
disturbing emotions and
degenerative chemical
processes in the body."
It is your Attitudes -- and outside influences -- that activate your genes. Once you begin to make changes in the stress you tolerate, in the life you choose, and in your relationships with others -- you will find that your luck is always and only up to you.
Why not create your own luck?
It's as simple as "feeling" what it is like to have what it is you desire.
When you don't feel it, and you long for it - you are keeping yourself from your own good. Don't do that!!
"Positive thoughts have
a profound effect on behavior
and genes but only when they
are in harmony with subconscious
programming.
And negative
thoughts have an equally
powerful effect."
Bruce H. Lipton, PhD
Your destiny, your fate, is always and only up to you. Isn't that worth looking into?
Enjoy Good Fortune,
Cheryl
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