A version of this story appears in the December 2020 issue of National Geographic. Four-leaf clovers in Ireland. Painted dala horses in Sweden. Chinese golden toads, Egyptian scarabs. Whether you ...

“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.

We could all probaby use a little more money, a little more time, and a little more luck. And in feng shui, there are symbols you can place in your spaces to invite money luck into your life. So if ...

Ancient beliefs suggest that certain symbols inked onto the skin can protect, attract luck, or even connect us to higher powers. If you're considering a tattoo and want one that brings more than just ...

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 ...

While there are many rituals and good luck charms people can use to celebrate Lunar New Year, apparently, one of those good luck charms is Draco Malfoy from "Harry Potter." Malfoy has apparently been ...

Smoky quartz is known to pull energy all the way down to your chakras, anchoring you and helping your energy get back into balance. Opt for this raw point crystal if you're looking for something ...

Have you ever heard the saying that a rooster in the kitchen brings good luck? Whether it’s true or just an old wives’ tale, ...

In a stroke of luck, we've found festive necklaces, rings and earrings you can rock for St. Patrick's Day 2024 and beyond. Not everyone is blessed with the luck of the Irish, but a talisman can't hurt ...

A unique artifact discovered at the Roman fort of Vindolanda may have been used as a device during sex rather than as a good luck symbol, archaeologists suggest. The wooden object was initially ...