Lucky Number 7...Here's A Little Luck for This #Giveaway

Lucky 7When I was debating over what to write about for this post, luck seemed like a natural topic, so I began researching things various cultures believed to be lucky. Immediately, I was intrigued. It seemed everything could be lucky, from objects, to animals, colors, even numbers. I decided to write about 7 of my favorite lucky things. Please leave a comment and let me know what your favorite lucky object is and don't forget to enter the give-away at the bottom of the post.                                    Good luck!  [image error] ​Number 1
Four-leaf clovers are a symbol of luck from ancient Ireland. The Celts believed that a four-leaf clover could make fairies visible and help them steer clear the fairies’ mischief, which was believed to be a common source of bad luck.  [image error] ​Number 2
Horseshoes are one of the most popular lucky superstitions, and there are various legends attributed to giving them their lucky powers. One legend claims that horseshoes are lucky because they were made of iron. According to legend, those mischievous fairies mentioned above could not stand the touch of iron, so they stayed away from houses that were adorned with it. But be careful how you hang them. An upside-down horseshoe is considered unlucky, so hang them with the points up. [image error] ​Number 3
Ladybugs aren’t just cute, but they are popular insects. Many cultures believe that they bring luck. In fact, in the German language, they are literally called lucky bugs: "Glueckskaefer" But how exactly can a ladybug make you luckier? Some cultures say that if a ladybug lands on you and you don't brush it off, your luck will improve. Others say that if a man and a woman see a ladybug at the same time, they'll fall in love. Even farmers believe that a large population of ladybugs will bring a good harvest. Anyway the legend goes, they are always lucky little bugs to have around. [image error] ​Number 4
Rabbits aren't the only animals to be used as a lucky charm. For example, in feng shui, goldfish are believed to attract luck and prosperity. Dragons and horses are also considered lucky. In the folklore of many cultures, cats of the tortoiseshell coloration are believed to bring good luck. In addition, the albatross is also considered a sign of good luck if seen by sailors. Seems like there are many lucky animals in the world, which is probably a good thing. [image error] ​

​Number 5
Dreamcatchers are a part of Native American lore. It is believed they catch bad dreams as they enter a home. By capturing the disturbing dreams, they make the owner happier, more balanced, and, of course, luckier.  [image error] ​
​Number 6
While you might give someone the evil eye when they tick you off, people used to take malicious looks very seriously. Usually triggered by jealousy, giving a person the evil eye was supposed to cause major suffering including mental illness and physical maladies. For thousands of years, people have been using evil eye talismans, or nazur, to ward off the bad luck caused by these curses. [image error] And Finally, Lucky Number 7
You may have heard that seven was a lucky number, but do you know why? The number seven has been connected with luck, perfection, and with gaining knowledge throughout history.
Believe it or not, one reason for this might be that the number seven has special mathematical properties. The ancient Greeks called 7 "the perfect number."  Why? A triangle and square were considered perfect forms. The sum of 3 (triangle) and 4 (square) is 7. Seven also crops up in a number of other places.
For example:There are 7 days of the week.There are 7 colors in the rainbow.The 7th son of a 7th son is supposed to be especially gifted and lucky.7 is a winning roll in many games of chance.AND there are 7 Alphas on the Alpha Council. Who are the Alphas you ask? Let me share a little about them. Series Blurb
   In the shadows of the night, there exists a band of warriors--a group of vampires, known as the Alpha Council. Their vow, to protect not only their kind but the humans existing alongside them.
   Together they will confront an extraordinary destiny of peril, passion, and dark pleasures in the riveting paranormal romance series, The Alpha Council Chronicles.

For a limited time, The Alpha Council Chronicles series is on sale. Each story is $0.99, and that means the entire series can be purchased for less than $4.
I hope you will get to know the Alphas by taking advantage of the sale. But please hurry. The sale ends March 27th. [image error]

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