Have you ever believed the saying that you make your own luck? I'm not sure that I do. Lady Luck has never been by my side however hard I've tried to sweeten her up over the years.
Maybe this is why, 50 Signs of Good Luck From Around The World by monarch13 struck a chord with me. It appears that it's no wonder I'm not considered a very lucky woman; I've made little or no attempt to endear the good lady to me at all!
Here monarch13 has listed all the known lucky charms from insects, nature, animals and icons to symbols, plants, objects and gemstones; some of which you wouldn't ever dream of thinking of as a lucky charm. But, it just shows how diverse this world and its cultures really are.
There are some well known lucky charms listed here which we will know and sometimes even use: How many times have you avoided walking under a ladder, for instance, or searched in vain for that ever elusive four leaf clover?
Whilst reading through this lens, I've realised that there are a couple of symbols that I will blatantly ignore or mistreat. For example, I'll often, deliberately, walk under a ladder if I see one, with the attitude that could only be viewed as a provocation. Another listed symbol of good luck provokes a pathetic girlie scream and a cry of 'Get it off! Get it OFF!' reaction if it lands anywhere near me. Now, things are starting to make an awful lot of sense…
However, there are also some wonderful examples, on this lens, of lucky charms from other countries and folklore that stem back many centuries. Monarch13 is very much in touch with her spiritual side and it enables her to create awe-inspiring lenses like this one that are so interesting to read.
With its gorgeous images, well-researched and extensive information about each charm and neat but striking formatting, this lens is definitely a treat to visit.
Have you made your luck yet?
Visit: 50 Signs of Good Luck From Around The World
A published fiction writer of erotica and horror; sometimes a combination of both. An established reviewer of websites, books, blogs, internet tools and products. A writer of non-fiction articles on various subjects including health, intimacy, writing and reviewing. Co-admin of Crabbysbeach, a Squidoo blogging community owned by Alex Crabtree.
Welcome again, Wednesday Author! I thoroughly enjoyed your first review. And what a terrific lens to add to our great collection here of the best of the best of Squidoo. Thank you, Carrie.
I enjoyed reading the lens about various lucky charms and related meanings in different cultures. Nevertheless I know that it is entertaining superstition:).
Great review, Carrie. I'm headed over to take a look at this lens. Maybe I'll find a lucky charm just waiting to charm my day.
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Great review and very interesting lens!
Oh heck yeah we make our own luck. Great review. One question though…have you found any lucky charms lately?
Funny, you should ask that Alex…I've found my own little Buddha and I've got some serious belly rubbing to do ;)
Lucky Buddha
Welcome to Wednesdays, Carrie! I love this review – the fact that you don't seem to really believe in these lucky charms, even going so far as to provoke "bad" luck, yet you have an interest in the folklore behind these signs and symbols. It is pretty fascinating to see them all together. People really want to be lucky.
Fantastic first review, Carrie! I really loved reading about all of the signs and symbols for good luck. Some I knew about but others I found for the first time.
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Welcome, Carrie! I think you can make your own luck to a certain extent… but whose to say a little superstition won't help? I look forward to discovering more on this intriguing sounding lens from Monarch13.
Well I am WAY behind the times! But thank you all so much for your kind words. I actually just landed the full-time job of my dreams (which is why I am absent so much) but I am crediting my friends and God for showering me with positive energy or "good luck" down upon me!
Blessings,
Monarch13
Michelle
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