Oberegi from the depths of centuries: how to hang a horseshoe for luck

Long since the horseshoe is considered a talisman of luck and happiness among many peoples of Europe and Asia. Fashion women of different eras with pleasure wore jewelry - earrings, rings, brooches and pendants, in the design of which was a horseshoe.

Cast of gold and silver, with splashes of precious stones, they delighted the eye and protected their mistresses from evil eye and other bad influences. And if in the decoration along with the horseshoe there was also a piece of real turquoise, not only the court beauties, but also their cavaliers tried to get a lucky talisman and protect themselves from all possible enemies and misfortunes.

The source of this belief was the horse horseshoe. Yes, yes, the one that is nailed to the horse's hoof and protects it from erasure and damage during the race. Why? Now it is difficult to say, although there are several interesting theories. According to one of them, the Egyptian pharaohs harnessed horses for solemn occasions to their chariots, who had horseshoes of pure gold. And since gold is soft metal, the horseshoes quickly deformed and simply flew off the hooves. For the pharaoh - the loss is small. But if such a "surprise" was found by a poor man, there was no limit to his happiness. Hence the opinion that people are given a horseshoe for good luck.

In the Chinese art of feng shui, this subject is considered one of the most popular and strong symbols of protection of the house and its inhabitants. And so it was happily placed and placed to this day inside or outside the front door or in the doorways, in the openings of windows, over the fireplaces or elsewhere, using as an element of the decor of the home interior. Admirers of this trend are enough among Europeans, as well as residents of the New World. Therefore, the horseshoe above the door is quite a frequent sight, especially in small towns, villages and private estates.

In general, in countries with developed horse breeding to find a horseshoe in the Middle Ages, during the Crusades, when iron products were expensive, it was an economic event. After all, it could be adapted to your horse and used, so to speak, for free! However, superstitious people still preferred to bring the find home. But how to hang a horseshoe over the door? To the common denominator the followers of different philosophical currents still have not come.

Basic rules for placing horseshoes for treatment and luck

So let's listen first to the recommendations of the masters of Feng Shui, since the East is a delicate matter:

• It is obligatory as a talisman and amulet to take an old horseshoe, which was used long enough. Then her protective energy will connect with the positive energy of the horse and will be stronger many times. After all, in Feng Shui horse - one of the most powerful and free-spirited animals with a powerful positive energy.
• How to hang a horseshoe? Masters advise the ends upwards. In this situation, the good energy accumulates and accumulates. After all, turned upside down, horseshoe resembles a bowl, from which not a drop of luck, health and prosperity.
• If you have a double front door, and the first one is an iron door, then you can not attach our talisman to it. Especially if the entrance to the dwelling is located on the east or south-east side. Nail the happy symbolism on the second door. Or think about how to hang a horseshoe over a large window.

An ancient Russian rite

But in Russia relative to the position of the horseshoe were of a different opinion. Horns up this object should be located inside the house, so that it was a "full cup", so that prosperity, material prosperity had no end. To place followed at such a height that all members of the family could touch it when they wanted to, when they left on business. Then nothing bad with any of them could not happen, and the dwelling remained under reliable protection. How to hang a horseshoe outside? Of course, the ends are down! Only then it will become an obstacle to troubles and misfortunes and will provide peace, love and happiness in the house.

Alas, in the 21st century, technological progress is so wide and free that the horse can be "seen alive" in a very very deep province. Villages, villages are increasingly shifting to "horsepower" under the hood. In this case, the chances of acquiring a talisman, which faithfully served some kind of kennel for a good ten years, are very small. Exit? Buy a souvenir-horseshoe and attach it where you see fit. The main thing is that you believe in the good that it will bring to you. And everyone is rewarded by faith!