Symbol of goodluck

Here's an interesting gypsy myth:

Long ago an evil necromancer wanted the destruction of all Gypsies so she called forth four great undead named Hunger, Bad Luck, Bad Health, and Unhappiness. They traveled throughout the land, laying it waste, spreading pestilence in their wake. One Gypsy warrior had the courage to stand and face the Horrors-Aleandro Kalderasha. He rode forth on his great steed to face them. Upon him came Bad Luck for the evil creatures had decided to split up so as to increase the range of sufferings. Upon seeing his intended foe -- pus filled sockets staring down at him, steaming jaws dripping poison between dagger-like teeth, claws blackened with Gypsy blood --Aleandro, thinking better of his actions, turned tail, and fled, for none could hold his courage in the face of such a monstrocity. Bad Luck gave chase until a shoe flew from Aleandro's steed and flew like an arrow into the horrors head, slaying him on the spot. Aleandro turned back, retrieved the shoe, went home, and hung it above his door in remembrance of the event. Meanwhile, Hunger, Bad Health, and Unhappiness heard of their brothers plight and vowed to avenge him. That night they crept to Aleandro's house and began to open the door. But looking up they saw the horseshoe above the door. Unhappiness spoke then in a voice like gravel, "My brothers, there are three of us, and that horse has three shoes remaining." Being cowards at heart like all undead ilk, they turned and fled, never to return to that land.

From then on HORSESHOE is considered a SYMBOL OF GOODLUCK for gypsies.

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I hope you guys enjoy this. Till then...

your gypsy sis,

oakie ^_^

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I didn't know that but in my house we do have a HorseShoe in my house I just never asked why it was so lucky.

For some its considered a symbol of both good luck and fertility.

I was wanting to do a spell a few months ago that required a horseshoe and I looked EVERYWHERE for one. I never have gotten one. Who knew how hard it would be to find a horseshoe? Not so lucky for me!! LOL

they do sometimes cost a lot.
my method is go on google shopping and you will find it there.

oh but make sure you key word "Iron Horseshoe" because if you put horseshoe only they show you other fake crap.

Thanks Barbie, I didn't even think of putting Iron...that was exactly my mistake. I sis try ebay and all the results were that fake crap. LOL

Here's more from what i read:

As a general rule, the degree of luck pertaining to a horse-shoe found by chance has been thought to depend on the number of nails remaining in it: the more nails the more luck.

Interesting....

You will never believe this but last night my sister came over with a horseshoe! SHe said she had just found it in the yard at her father's house! How funny is that? I'm so excited now. Bring on the full moon!