If you are a fan of Harry Potter, you should be familiar with an extraordinary potion in the series- Felix Felicis, also known as “Liquid Luck”, which is a potion that makes the person lucky for a period of time.

Sometimes we hope that this potion exists in real life that will bring us some good luck that we need, maybe just a little every now and then.

Other than Felix Felicis, there are many real objects or charms that symbolize good luck all around the world. Besides, blessings from a monk or from a stranger might be a sign of good luck too!

Check out the symbols and charms of good luck all around the world:

1. Elephant – India, and Thailand 

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The elephant is a symbol of strength and power. It is a beloved charm around Southeast Asia especially prominent in Thailand, Myanmar, and India. This can explain the reason behind the success of Elephant pants and Elephant bracelet as the number one souvenirs in these countries!

Besides, the elephant is associated with Feng Shui whereby it brings in good energy-wisdom, protection, fertility, and pure luck. People usually have elephant sculpture with their trunk up to disperse the lucky energy throughout the home or office.

2. Four Leaf Clovers - Ireland

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Like a lucky charm, the four-leaf clovers represent hope, faith, love, and luck. With good searching skills and excellent eyesight, you can try to find it in the grass or field. The probability of finding a four-leaf clover is 1-in-10,000. Thus, you are very lucky if you managed to find a four-leaf clover in your clover-hunt!

The four-leaf clover is an ancient Irish symbol of Luck. Legend says that the ancient people believe that this plant would help them to see fairies and avoid their tricks. Besides, another version of legend describes the four-leaf stands for fame, wealth, health, and faithful love.

Some people also believe that four-leaf clover is a piece of paradise or Garden of Eden.

3. Horseshoe Charm - United States

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Horseshoes is another Irish folklore that symbolizes good luck.

The story behind lucky horseshoes begins in the 10th century, a devil visited a blacksmith and requested the blacksmith to make a horseshoe for him. The blacksmith nailed a red-hot horseshoe on the devil’s hooves. In desperation with pain, the devil begged him to remove it and promised the blacksmith to never enter any place where a horseshoe was hung above the door. Therefore, it is common in western culture to have a horseshoe hung over the doors.

However, there are certain rules for hanging a horseshoe. Some people believe that hanging a horseshow in the “U” shape will keep the devil out and attract good luck. On the other hand, hanging horseshoe in “n” shape will flow out the good luck from our home.

4. Dreamcatcher Luck Charms - United States

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Originated from Native American lore, a dreamcatcher is believed to have the ability to filter our bad dreams as they enter our house and bestow good luck, then allow our good dreams to flow freely.

Dreamcatcher decorated with bright beads and colorful feathers are pretty, adorable, eye-catching, unique, and distinctive for every piece on its own. By hanging a dream catcher at the window, it will bring in good luck and make us happier and lucky!

Besides, it makes us happy just by looking at the beautiful charms itself.

5. Rainbow Good Luck Charms - Every Country

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Finally, rainbows are surely a lucky charm applicable to everyone.

If you happened to see the rainbow today, no matter what you are going through, just smile and consider yourself as lucky! A bright and colorful rainbow reminds us that every rain- every hurdle, obstacles that we are going through now, there will always be a rainbow awaiting us in the end. It motivates us to continue and endure through dark times, bring us hope and courage to continue our journey.

Lucky charms are a symbol of positive energy while luck is the result of a positive mindset, hard work, gratitude, and perseverance.

Whether you believe that you are lucky or unlucky is subjected to how you appreciate the world around you. Some of us feel lucky to have a family with us, to have a house to stay in, and to have food on the table. On the other hand, some people consider people who live a luxury life as the lucky ones.

Regardless of your perspective of being "lucky", we must be grateful for the flow of positive energy into our life. Well, if you have a bad day today, Look up to the sky. You will never find rainbows if you're looking down.

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