wishes not weeds
Where most people see weeds, I see wishes.
Believing in the impossible, abnormal and uncommon.
We all have dreams, goals and aspirations.
The only thing to chase is our dreams.
magical and mythical
Some believed it to be that the horseshoe became the symbol of luck when the 8th century Chaldeans thought its crescent shape represented various moon Goddesses.
Ergo protecting against the curse of the evil eye.
added charm
Others believe that in 969 AD when St. Dunstan, the patron saint of blacksmiths in the Catholic Church, tricked the devil. Is when the Charm of Luck and Protection was added to the horseshoe. In that legend St. Dunstan shod the Devil’s own cloven hoof with great force and pain. After the harrowing ordeal, the devil agreed to never enter over a threshold with a horseshoe nailed above it.
mystical iron
Early horseshoes were made of iron, which is a durable metal also has mystical powers; it has magnetic capabilities; runs abundantly through human bodies & can apparently keep fairy-folk at bay.
fearful witches
Witches were said to be so fearful of the iron-made horseshoes that they decided to take flight on broomsticks instead of
galloping away on horses for transportation.
Many people agree that the horseshoe is, in fact,
lucky but can’t seem to agree on how to hang onto
that luck. Some superstitious folks hang their horseshoe prong-side up, so the luck stays in the cup to protect the home or barn where it hangs.
Others decide to hang it heel-side up so that all
the good luck flows out to those who pass under it.
Many centuries, cultures & people have believed in the magical and mystical powers of horseshoes.
There has to be something to all this lucky mumbo jumbo, right?
I believe.
Do you?
connect with us
wishes@theuncommondandelion.com
wishes, not weeds
theuncommondandelion is a Wisconsin home-based business, run by a wildflower of a woman who believes everyone should chase their dreams. Now is not forever and never is a load of crap. Creating these horse shoes with the multitude of uses for them, brings an unparalleled little joy into every day.
Thank you for supporting my small business, I am ecstatic to see you here!
thank you,
Elle