Every time you so much as toast a drink with friends or blow out a birthday candle, you are tapping into the world of good luck symbols and superstitions. From everyday actions we scarcely think about to crystals, talismans, totemic objects and amulets, every culture on earth has traditions of luck and good fortune. Whether it is an evil eye to ward off bad spirits or a Japanese 'waving' cat for prosperity, each of the 30 entries included in the book gives background on that symbol's origins and history, including myths, legends and cultural or religious significances, followed by ways to use it in rites and rituals. Interspersed throughout are fun facts about famous people and their chosen good-luck symbol, as well as 'beware' boxes on bad luck. Discover the charms that famous people counted on: Ernest Hemingway carried a horse chestnut and a rabbit's foot in his right pocket for luck. Theodore Roosevelt wore a gold ring containing a lock of Abraham Lincoln's hair. Designer Diane von Furstenberg places a gold coin from her father in her shoe for every fashion show. The entries are drawn from a huge variety of belief systems, cultures and nations, such as Buddhism, feng shui, ancient Egypt, paganism, Celtic lore, Native American legends.
| ISBN: | 9781802472677 |
| Publication date: | 28th November 2024 |
| Author: | Gemini Books |
| Publisher: | Gemini Books an imprint of Gemini Adult Books Limited |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 128 pages |
| Series: | Gemini Pockets |
| Genres: |
Self Help and Personal Development Mind, body, spirit |
Every time you so much as toast a drink with friends or blow out a birthday candle, you are tapping into the world of good luck symbols and superstitions. From everyday actions we scarcely think about to crystals, talismans, totemic objects and amulets, every culture on earth has traditions of luck and good fortune. Whether it is an evil eye to ward off bad spirits or a Japanese 'waving' cat for prosperity, each of the 30 entries included in the book gives background on that symbol's origins and history, including myths, legends and cultural or religious significances, followed by ways to use it in rites and rituals. Interspersed throughout are fun facts about famous people and their chosen good-luck symbol, as well as 'beware' boxes on bad luck. Discover the charms that famous people counted on: Ernest Hemingway carried a horse chestnut and a rabbit's foot in his right pocket for luck. Theodore Roosevelt wore a gold ring containing a lock of Abraham Lincoln's hair. Designer Diane von Furstenberg places a gold coin from her father in her shoe for every fashion show. The entries are drawn from a huge variety of belief systems, cultures and nations, such as Buddhism, feng shui, ancient Egypt, paganism, Celtic lore, Native American legends.
The Pocket Good Luck features in the following genres: Self Help and Personal Development, Mind, body, spirit
The Pocket Good Luck is available in Hardback
The Pocket Good Luck was written by Gemini Books and published by Gemini Books an imprint of Gemini Adult Books Limited
The Pocket Good Luck has 128 pages
Yes it is part of Gemini Pockets series
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