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How to hang horseshoe on wall for good luck.
Generally it is best to hang the horseshoe above an entry door outside on a barn wall or even on an interior wall as both decor and a good luck charm.
There are mixed opinions about the way horseshoes should be hung.
So how to hang a horseshoe.
I suppose if i had to hang a horseshoe for some reason like maybe my partner was really into the idea i would consider it if he let me paint the horseshoe red.
The older the horseshoe the more powerful the longer the horseshoe has been worn the luckier it will be.
It won t of course but it s a nice thought.
Mounting a horseshoe above a door or on a wall to attract good luck is a practice that dates to the earliest blacksmithing and farrier days.
Some people also prefer keeping the horseshoe on a wall or a window.
For many people hanging this item above the front door of their house or barn was a symbol of luck and meant protection from evil spirits.
Used horseshoes are deemed by some to draw the most luck.
Once you ve acquired a horseshoe from ebay amazon or an antique store hang it for good luck and protection.
Some feel it s best hung open end up to collect luck while others hang it open end down to share the luck with others.
Red is a very lucky colour in chinese culture and this would allow me to counteract the bad luck with good.
And horseshoes were nailed on with seven nails and seven was a lucky number in many ancient cultures.
The widely accepted belief is positioning the object with the open end facing upwards.
This alignment ensures that good energies are stored thus preventing the good luck from being spilled or lost.
Here s how to hang a horseshoe for good luck.
How to hang a horseshoe for good luck.
So hang your horseshoe any old way you want and i hope it brings you good luck.