From time immemorial, a horseshoe has been considered the talisman of good luck and happiness among many peoples of Europe and Asia. Fashionistas from different eras enjoyed wearing jewelry - earrings, rings, brooches and pendants, in the design of which was horseshoe.
Cast from gold and silver, interspersed with precious stones, they delighted the eye and protected their housewives from the evil eye and other evil influences. And if there was a piece of real turquoise in the decoration along with the horseshoe, not only the court beauties, but also their gentlemen sought to get a happy talisman and protect themselves from all possible enemies and misfortunes.
The source of this belief was a 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’s hard to say, although there are several interesting theories. According to one of them, the Egyptian pharaohs harnessed horses for their solemn occasions in their chariots, which had horseshoes of pure gold. And since gold is soft metal, the horseshoes quickly deformed and just flew off their hooves. For the pharaoh, the loss is small. But if such a “surprise” was found by a poor man, his happiness knew no bounds. Hence the opinion that people are given a horseshoe for good luck.
In Chinese Feng Shui art, this item is considered one of the most popular and powerful symbols of protection for the house and its inhabitants. And therefore, it was with pleasure placed and is still being placed inside or outside the front door or in doorways, in window openings, above fireplaces or in other places, using as an element of home interior decor. Fans of this trend are enough among Europeans, as well as residents of the New World. Therefore, a horseshoe above the door is a fairly common sight, especially in small towns, villages and private estates.
In general, in countries with developed horse breeding, finding a horseshoe back in the Middle Ages, during the Crusades, when iron products were expensive, was an economically viable event. After all, she could be adapted to her 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 a door? The followers of various philosophical movements have still not come to a common denominator.
Basic rules for placing a horseshoe for treatment and good luck
So, let's first listen to the recommendations of feng shui masters, since the East is a delicate matter:
- Be sure to take the old horseshoe, which was used for a long time, as a talisman and amulet. Then her protective energy will combine with the positive energy of the horse and will be stronger many times. Indeed, in Feng Shui, a horse is one of the strongest and most free-spirited animals with powerful positive energy.
- How to hang a horseshoe? Masters advise ends up. In this position, good energy accumulates and accumulates. After all, turned upside down, the horseshoe resembles a bowl from which not a drop of luck, health and well-being will spill.
- If you have a double entrance door, and the first one is iron, then our talisman cannot be fixed on it. Especially if the entrance to the dwelling is located on the east or southeast side. You can beat the happy symbolism on the second door. Or consider how to hang a horseshoe over a large window.
Ancient Russian rite
But in Russia, regarding the position of the horseshoe, they held a different opinion. With horns up, this object should be located exactly inside the house, so that it is a “full bowl”, so that wealth, material well-being, have no end. It should be placed at such a height that all family members could touch it if they wanted, when they left on business. Then nothing bad could happen to any of them, and the dwelling remained under reliable protection. How to hang a horseshoe outside? Of course, ends down! Only then will it become an obstacle to troubles and misfortunes and provide peace, love and happiness in the house.
Alas, in the 21st century, technological progress paces so broadly and freely that the horse can be found “alive” already 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 that faithfully served some kind of horse for a good ten years are very small. Exit? Buy a horseshoe souvenir and attach it where you see fit. The main thing is that you believe in the good that it will bring to you. And to everyone is given by faith!