Thanksgiving Day, when all the family gathered, my 8-year old great- granddaughter ran into the house and placed a paper crown on my head.
“You have to wear it today because you're special and I made it with love and it will bring you good luck!” she exclaimed. Her enthusiasm couldn't be ignored. It was too small for me but she said she could make it larger with scotch tape, which she did.
I wore it, but it kept falling off my head so I laid it aside. That evening, after the family left and I was by myself, I placed it on my head and began laughing to myself. In her mind I was a Queen.
That's when I had a sudden thought... Hey! Maybe she knows something that I’m not aware of… perhaps a past life?
Which led me to another thought... Have you ever wondered where or when the idea of good luck charms, medals, amulets, four leaf clovers, rabbit foots etc. originated from?
Intrigued, I decided to do a little research. The very next day I picked up a weekly magazine at the check out stand in the grocery store,which had an article about charms and amulets.
That’s when I learned about the origins and energy that people from all over the world attribute to their charms and amulets.
For example, did you know that ancient Chinese emperors trusted greatly in the power of their lucky charms? During the Han Dynasty (206 B.V-220 AD), the time of China’s greatest expansion and prosperity, the emperor carried four vital items on his person at all times:
- A piece of red ribbon tied in a bow. This ensured wealth and money from unexpected sources.
- A child’s glass marble. The marble symbolized the circle of life and harmony within the home.
- A few grains of rice. These would guarantee that the emperor and his family would never be hungry or go in want.
- A bronze coin. This was a symbol of prosperity and gambling luck.
This tells me you don’t need expensive and hard-to-find gold and silver amulets to bring you vibrant health, newfound wealth and lasting happiness.
Many common household items are just as effective as costly charms and talismans.
The following are everyday objects that most of you have around the house. Are they effective? Well, you'll will never know until you try it out for yourself 
- A BRASS NAIL carried in your pocket will help you nail down an agreement or contract, especially in the difficult areas of mortgages or car loans.
- Contrary to popular belief, the ACE OF SPADES playing card can be lucky. Carry one in your pocket to boost your memory if you’re trying to pass a test-you’ll ace it! Or carry the ace of spades to smooth financial transactions.
- Three WHOLE CLOVES symbolize wealth. Carrying them in your purse or pocket will draw opportunities to acquire luxury items at little cost.
- Polish up a COPPER PENNY and slip it into your shoe for lottery and contest luck. A Penny is also helpful if you’re trying to attract a new love.
- Attract the heart of another with a SAFETY PIN attached some where on you clothing. Love will come within three weeks-guaranteed!
- Are you concerned about your health, perhaps battling a chronic condition like diabetes or arthritis? Carry a SEASHELL to attract healing energy. Within weeks you’ll be feeling tip-top!
- Carry a BAY LEAF in your pocket to attract money, luck and a lottery win-by the time the leaf has crumbled into dust your good fortune will arrive.
- Carry a CORK to plug leaks in your prosperity. This lucky amulet will stop any illegal drains on your finances like identity theft and fraud.
- A piece of washed and dried EGG SHELL at the bottom of your purse or carried in your pocket jump-starts a rebirth of your fortunes, attracting luck in all areas of your life. Eggshell is an especially powerful talisman for lottery luck and big money sweepstakes.
- BUTTONS and colored pebbles are powerful amulets against evil and accidental slips and falls.
So now you have it. I don’t know about you, but I’m carrying a SEASHELL around starting today to help my arthritis- TYLENOL just doesn’t cut it 
Wishing you a warm heart,
Helene Hadsell
PS: What homemade charms or amulets have you used to help you with life's little challenges? Share them with me in the comments box below.
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i don`t ever really carry an object around with me but i do believe in the power of prayer to get me through some very tough times. i can also pray for others as needed, much easier than tracking them down to give them a charm or whatever to carry around especially if they are hundreds of miles away. i also use prayer for all the easier, less troublesome times. i do have an awesome God!
CAN'T WAIT TO TRY EVERYONE OF THESE. WILL LET YOU KNOW ALL ABOUT MY HEALTH, WEALTH AND GOOD FORTUNE.
VIOLET S.
what if you dont have all the money now
I carry a piece of jade for luck, an angel coin for help from my guardian angel and a chinese good luck piece for drawing wealth and last but not least, brass shavings encased in a piece of hardened acrylic for good health. I never go anywhere without them in my left pocket.
This is one of the greatest things I had all day. thank
for ther charmings Ideas for 2010
This sounds like a WONDERFUL idea & I will start collecting my items today!! Are the "THREE WHOLE CLOVES" garlic or something else I might be unaware of? Please let me know so I GET IT ALL RIGHT!!
Thanks Helene!
Peg David
I belive in magic. Thanks I will try and sher with my family
and friend.
Thanks Ewa
Hello,
The Sufi are thinking different, there is only one God where we should concentrate on, and the amulets are a hindrance to reach the Lord, because we diffuse our energy. Better to dig one whole then two whole for finding water. If I see all this amulets in Thailand,... then i must smile, why the people are not praying to the Lord who is creating everything, instead they are praying to an amulet. Through the grace of the Lord everything will happen and we are improving more and more the connection to the Lord if we pray to the Lord.....
Happy new year
Rudi
Yes, i've always wanted to get out of debt, an here lately been playing these sweepstakes games at these business center hoping i would win the big one just one time well two want hurt, however yesterday as i was playing right beside me a lady hit 545.dollars i couldn't beleive it so.
Question is how can i become more lucky an start winning instead of loosing. i try to be posititive it helps sometimes but not much. Any suggestions.?
Thanks
Nancy
Dear Helen Christmas came and I had my granddaughter visiting me and she brought me a vanilla wafer cookie for christmas because she couldn't afford to get me something nice needless to say It was the best cookie I ever had in my life with the meaning she gave it with a kiss and hug so I understand your crown and thanks for the advise have to get me a eggshell today. Oh yes my special piece is My Bible.Leodis
Very interesting post Helene. Looking forward to the next one.
Very interesting post Helene and I'm looking forward to the next one.
Mrs. Helene Hadsell
as always your ten great tips are mind moveing, your topic are rewarding freshen as a spring morning,some of your tips
I'am willing to try.... as you have stated some must be given
so time... thank you for all of the advice plus help,you have some of my greates of admiration.. happy new years!!!
Freddie
i will try all 12 of your luck charms,i am in need of luck i never win in any thing
Thanks I am starting the New Year with all my charms... I will let you know about all my good luck!
Dear Helene thank you FEEl BETTER AND HAPPY AN HEALTHY NEW YEAR.
hello my charm is to give lot off love and encouragement to friends .one day long time ago a friend had given me this rock and she said to my that it would give me streanth to go on it was a very hard time in my life i had just lost my child .it was amaczing how tghat rock had grounded me anyhow i still have this rock and i share it with anyone that needs healing and the funny thing is that it works. love balbir
Thank you
Thank you for your willingness to share your wisdom. It is highly appreciated.
Going to try the lucky charms!!!!! These are good ideas and are not expensive.
Thanks
Helen , from Canada
Hi Helene I carry a piece of birch barck in my wallet I am never short of(paper) money
I JUST want to meet with you,Helene. I have so much to learn from you. I absolutly need for my life to change,all for the better and I believe that you can actually do this for me. Please do contact me. Thankyou Lynette
Hi Helene,
Thank you so much for your suggestions .. I will give them a try.
All the best to you in the New Year and may 2010 be a wonderful year to you and your family.
Warm Regards,
Betty
Hi Helene,
Many thanks for the suggestions... I will give them a try.
Will let you know when the leprechauns begin their work.: )
All the best to you and your family in 2010 .
Warm Regards,
Betty
Hi Helene,
Many thanks for your suggestions. I will give them a try.
Will let you know when the leprechauns begin their work.
All the best to you and your loved ones in 2010.
Warm Regards,
Betty
Thank you for the winning charms. I will carry these with me to jumpstart my 2010 luck. You have to belive in what you doing in order for it to manifest your lucky dreams..
l know l would love to pay to get the winnings know how..but my husband been out of work 4 -2 years now and just working part time,l take care of my grandson and 4 dogs more then l can bbare.. l can almost feel your program does work ..l feel worst then poor here .very sorry if l had the money l would order.some things tell me your plan works..when l like some thing l order it .at this time no can't do..my grandson comes first..
I have never heard fo these before, so I don't know what to think, but I shall definately give them a try.
How is ordering this book supposed to help or assist you? That was or is one woman's luck. That does'nt mean we can or will have the same. I am sure reading about her luck is inspiring nonetheless.
excellent! i love your blog! i know we manifest our own luck,but i believe well wishes from others are very powerful also. would you please concentrate,send, and manifest some good luck my way? thanks
Thanks for the great ideas Helene. I found a lucky rock in a supermarket parking lot about 2 months ago. So far my luck has been better than it was before I found the rock and I "know" I will win something big very shortly. I will let you know when I do. All the best to you and your family in 2010 Helene.
thanks for th advise, im going to try some of the things you talked about. why not?
I managed to purchase a bay leaf yesterday, but sea shells weren't available but will be in middle February. I know the shop to go to. I couldn't get three cloves, but they are on sale fairly often. It shouldn't be too long. I shall be able to get the ace soon, maybe even to-day (6 January. I rarely drink wine, but there is a bottle that is nearly empty, so I shall drink a glass a day, and shall soon have the cork. The brass nail will be difficult. So am trying. Best wishes Henry Hall
dear helene,
thank you for sharing me these lucky charms i will use it
as soon as possible. and also i want to share you some
powerful prayers.just close your eyes for one moment and
say a short prayer it will work."thank you GOD you are so powerful and i am safe and all is well".
If you think it will. If you think it won't. You are absolutely right. It is all in the power of thought.
JESUS CHRIST IS MY LORD! I SIMPLY ASK HIM FOR ALL THAT I WANT.I BELIEVE I RECEIVE IT THE MOMENT I ASK. THEN I SIMPLY THANK HIM CONTIN0UISLY DAY BY DAY OR WEEK BY WEEK UNTIL WHAT I ASKED MATERIALIZES IN MY LIFE. HE IS FAITHFUL IF YOU DO NOT DOUBT HIM.MY WALK OF FAITH HAS BEEN NOT TO DOUBT HIM.
I will try it and let you know how it is working out for me.
Helene:very nice spiritual guidence and advice. I needed to throw off some evil sickness left by an unhappy evil person to me. again, thank you so much.
Your son was a lovely soul and I am sure he was fond of th 23rd Psalm. You have a beautiful home in heaven waiting for you as he has been restoring with golden bricks of kindness and love that certain place for so many years while here on earth.
As a sweepstakes hobbyist for many years, pretty sucessful at it as long as I'm consistent with entering, mailing my entries....I can see 2 or 3 of these free gppd luck charms could assist me with more wins. I'm game!