We could all use a little extra luck, and Chinese good luck symbols could bring luck energy into your life. These good luck symbols take many forms, such as Chinese characters, statues of dragons, ...

Chinese symbols have a ton of uses in feng shui. And even in Western feng shui, they are often used as remedies to help balance negative energy or create a certain vibe. You can try putting some of ...

We’ve all done it—knocked on wood to ward off misfortune, clutched a rabbit’s foot for good luck before an exam, thrown spilled salt over our shoulders to get the devil off our backs. Call it ...

“Oooh, seven! My lucky number!” “Stop! Don’t walk under that ladder!” “I could have sworn that clover had four leaves! Oh, I wish I could find one… Just once in my life…” Luck. Good luck. Bad luck.

People are a superstitious bunch. The use of lucky talismans is common to almost all cultures, but the objects that people put their faith in vary greatly from one place to another. Here’s a selection ...

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