2007-09-05 03:02:58 · 11 answers · asked by danita d 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
Horseshoes found should always be kept and nailed to the door of your house or barn. With the open end up are said to gather luck. However, many believe that the horseshoe itself is lucky and must point down to pour its luck onto you.
2007-09-05 07:49:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the two end points are facing up "U" your luck won't run out
If upside down "n" you luck is running out
Horseshoes are considered a good luck charm in many cultures. The shape, fabrication, placement, and manner of sourcing are all important. A common tradition is that if a horseshoe is hung on a door with the two ends pointing up (as shown here) then good luck will occur. However, if the two ends point downwards then bad luck will occur. Traditions do differ on this point, though. In some cultures, the horseshoe is hung points down (so the luck pours onto you); in others, it is hung points up (so the luck doesn't fall out); still in others it doesn't matter so long as the horseshoe has been used (not new), was found (not purchased), and can be touched. In all traditions, luck is contained in the shoe and can pour out through the ends. In some traditions, any good or bad luck achieved will only occur to the owner of the horseshoe, not the person who hangs it up. Therefore, if the horseshoe was stolen, borrowed or even just found then the owner, not the person who found or stole the horseshoe will get any good or bad luck. Other traditions require that the horseshoe be found to be effective.
Love & Blessings
Milly
2007-09-05 12:39:54 · answer #2 · answered by milly_1963 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No horse shoe for me! I have a mirror that is revered in my religion but I don't really believe in luck. Life is what you make of it! Sometimes you get the bear and sometimes he gets you. Peace out!
2016-05-17 08:10:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the horse shoe is a universal sign for good luck, I dont think it matters but arch-up is how i usually see it.
2007-09-05 03:11:10 · answer #4 · answered by Agnostic Rockett 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I never experienced much with the horseshoes. Try one of those constructed eyes. If someone wishes you harm, the energy bounces off.
2007-09-05 06:02:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hanging it legs-up is supposed to catch luck. Legs-down spills it out.
2007-09-05 03:10:53 · answer #6 · answered by Jack P 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
all of the above answers and iron is supposed to protect from evil and leave the nails out a bit, satan will be fascinated by the nails and fly in and around them instead of entering your home.
2007-09-05 03:25:20 · answer #7 · answered by Fae 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It means good luck . Opening down.
2007-09-05 03:14:16 · answer #8 · answered by Richard B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be no different from hanging your Air Jordons on the wall. That's way stupid!!
2007-09-05 06:23:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ITS MEANT TO BRING GOOD LUCK
IN THE UK YOU WOULD HANG IT LIKE THE LETTER
U
SO THE LUCK DIDNT RUN OUT OF IT
BUT IN OTHER COUNTRIES THEY HANG IT THE OTHER WAY UP
ALL THE BEST
Ian
2007-09-05 03:11:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋