Herraters have always been considered amulets and this belief is valid not only in the western world but is extended throughout the world and in each place the reasons are different. Let’s see what symbolizes the horseshoe and why it is considered a talisman to protect yourself from negativity, disease and bad luck.

HERRADURA – Origins and legends

The horseshoe has always been considered a symbol of good luck. For example, the Chinese see in the horseshoe the resemblance to the curved body of Nagendra, the sacred snake, while for the Turks he remembers the crescent, symbol of ISIS and his country.

In Roman times, belief has a military origin. The troops marched on foot, but only the officers were on horseback and the loss of iron from the helmet caused a stop, which meant rest for the troops. Finding horseshoes had thus become a game among the soldiers; Who found more was the winner and the most fortunate.

In medieval times, the peasants, in their miserable mansions, saw the battleships, wrapped in their splendid layers. The peasant admired them from afar, but if the horse’s horse lost an iron, he was forced to stop and the peasant could lend him a hand and get some coins in return.

Culture/Symbolic region The Western Western Lucky, Protection against evil and Blessings wealth and prosperity improtection against evil eye and negative energiesTable 1: Cultural symbolism of the horseshoe

Although there are many different traditions that explain their beneficial effect, they all demand that the horseshoe be by chance to be effective.

I want to tell you a legend that comes from England:

A famous legend is that of San Dustin, an elderly blacksmith, which extended between the 909 and 988 of our era. One day, this poor craftsman met Satan, who asked him to herra the helmets of his horse.

Instead, Dustin ironed those of his feet, which caused enormous pain. To relieve his pain, the devil promised the craftsman that he would never enter a house with a horseshoe hanging at the main door. He was released only after promising that he would never enter a place protected by a horseshoe at the door.

Another belief on the powers of the horseshoe wants the force of the evil eye to come from the similar way to the female genital apparatus. In ancient times the idea that symbols related to female sexuality could diverted evil spirits was very widespread. Proof of this are some churches built in the Middle Ages, in which there were bas -reliefs that represented the genital organ of a woman so that demons were distracted and did not enter inside.

The Irish horseshoe

In Ireland, it is the classic good luck of the peasant world. On the occasion of the ceremony wedding being so small, it can be sewn inside the wedding dress, hide it in the «bouchet» or take it as a pendant … obviously with the U up to attract luck!

Iron is the blood of the earth and has always had a magical meaning for the Celts.

The metal brings luck because the strength of iron could counteract the spirits that wanted to harm them; The power of iron or its magic was that it was able to destroy evil or move the spirits, making them return to their world. Iron has thus become a powerful talisman that protects the house by not allowing the entry of the forces of evil or fairy people.

With conversion to Christianity, faith in the power of iron spread over the spirits of the dead, demons and devils.

To avoid the envy of the world of fairy or darkness, which could also cause the kidnapping of the promise of the bride at the time of the wedding, just carry a horseshoe.

What symbolizes a horseshoe?

Iron is considered symbolically lower than other metals, but also a symbol of robustness and obstinacy. It is both an instrument of good and evil.

Color HERRADURAREPRESSENTION Symbolic Popurity, Reflection and Magic Propertiesorriquer, Prosperity and Abundance Negro -protection, departure from evil and repulsion of negative energies RAVITALITY, ENERGY AND STRENGTHTable 2: Symbolic meaning of the colors of the horseshoe

It can protect against harmful influences, for this magical quality, rings and amulets were often forged, it was often recommended to carry nails. But, at the same time, it is associated as a weapon and, consequently, with war and death.

It is connected to Mars, the god of war. In red of your oxide, remember that of blood.

In ancient China, it was considered a symbol of force and iron figures used to be placed on the banks of the rivers, because they thought they would move the sea dragons away, who feared them.

Iron is the protector of the crops and a symbol of fertility between the Wachaga or Chaga, an ethnic group of Tanzania who lives on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. Women usually carry collars and iron bracelets because they favor fertility and cure sick children.

How do you hang? And why do you luck?

Its growing moon form and its magnet function attract luck, and also its link with the horse, animal with magical load and symbol of strength and vitality. It is also sacred because it is the product of the forge. The horseshoe that hangs from the doors away the evil eye and annihilates the negative aura of the visitors who cross the threshold.

Place of placionStratic vertical, open end and retains good luck and blessings in vertical position, pointing down permit that luck is spilled on the lower space in the form of U, pendant and captures the good fortune and positive energy inverted, open end imbolizes the spill of good luck and the diffusion of blessings of the blessings of the past. change and luckTable 3: Superstitions of horseshoe

Their tips must be rigorously turned up, thus becoming antennas that absorb cosmic energy. Sometimes it is placed horizontally to form a C, the C of Christ, as protection in the religious field. However, the tips of the lower part should never be put on, because the flows are invested and the dark forces are attracted.

The sailors used to nail a horseshoe on the main mast of their ship, because they believed it is a talisman that protects against storms. It is thought that the iron and hull of the horse melt with Mother Earth, which makes the horse and rider stable.

In this way, sailors believe that even the ship can become more solid and sure that the sea, often stirred and full of traps.