GOOD LUCK CHARMS !

	1. HORSE SHOE. Perhaps the most well known and universally recognised symbol of good fortune. Placing an upright, used horse shoe at the top right corner of your front door-frame is considered to be an invitation to good luck to enter your home. Similarly, placing a used horse shoe in a north facing, upright position inside a building brings good fortune and increases the ambient positive spiritual energy in the building. According to Vedic Astrology, a horse shoe worn by a black horse protects against the malefic effects of Saturn or 'Shani Dev'.
	2. RUDRAKSH. The nut of the Rudraksh tree that can be found in parts of the Himalayas, Indonesia and Malaysia. There are 38 different types. Rudraksh beads represent Lord Shiva, part of the divine Hindu trinity. This very powerful and auspicious charm bestows spiritual powers, good health, fame and material happiness. Rudraksh beads are used for making 108 bead rosaries for chanting Mantras, so as to increase the effect and power of the Mantra. Although these rosaries are a product of the ancient Vedic period, through modern science, we now know that the figure '108' is of particular relevance, as the distance between the earth and the sun is approximately 108 times the sun's diameter. The sun's diameter is about 108 times that of the earth's. The distance between the earth and the moon is approximately 108 time the moon's diameter. It is perhaps possible that the ancient sages determined that there 108 steps between our ordinary human awareness and our inner divinity. As to how they determined the distances between these celestial bodies, with such accuracy, remains a mystery.
	3. YANTRAS. Vedic Talismans or 'Yantras' are an important part of remedial astrology, for realising wishes and fulfilling desires. There are many different type of Yantras, each having it's own unique design and purpose.
	4. LOCKETS. Lucky charm lockets may take the form of almost any luck symbol, including Yantras. They attract good luck and remain in close physical contact to the wearer.
	5. SWASTIK. The sign that represents the Hindu Lord of good fortune, 'Ganesh'. 'Swastik' is a Sanskrit word that means, 'Purveyor of Good Fortune', it bestows luck and prosperity, but it must always be placed in a clock-wise direction. This symbol of luck should not be confused with the 'Nazi Swastika', which is placed at an angle and does not produce any positive energy.
	6. LUCK CHARM BRACELETS. Luck charm bracelets are very similar to lucky charm lockets. Very much in vogue nowadays, they are fashion accessories that serve a useful purpose.
	7. OM. In Hindu mythology, Om or AUM is believed to be the first sound to pervade through the Universe at the beginning of time. Almost all Mantras are also initiated by reciting the word 'Om'. Worshippers of this sacred symbol are blessed with luck, material comforts and spiritual powers.
	8. ACORN. The nut of the Oak tree, it is also known as oak apple. Carrying a dried Acorn is believed to give the gift of youth to the wearer. It can also be used for wealth and attraction of the opposite sex.
	9. KEYS. Three keys worn together symbolise the unlocking of the doors to health, wealth and love.
	10. SCARAB BEETLE. This ancient Egyptian amulet is worn as jewellery and symbolises the renewal of life.
	11. FEATHERS. The feather is an ancient charm for good luck and represents the journey of the soul to the other realm.