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. Used horseshoes are deemed by some to draw the most luck.

Where should horseshoes be placed at home?

The front door or doorway of a house is a great location for hanging the horseshoe. It is usually hung outside the door as a protection symbol, but there are no disadvantages of displaying it inside the door. Some people also prefer keeping the horseshoe on a wall or a window.

How do you place a horseshoe for good luck?

Others believe that no matter which way you hang the horseshoe, good luck will come. According to this superstition, ends pointing down simply means that the good luck is able to flow out and surround the home. If the horseshoe is hung over a doorway with ends up, it will catch good luck.

Do horseshoes bring good luck?

Good luck is also attributed to horseshoes because being a blacksmith was considered a lucky trade. Additionally, iron was deemed magical because it could withstand fire. Hanging a horseshoe facing upwards in a U shape is said to keep evil out and bring good luck into your home.

Are horseshoes bad luck?

The horseshoe is one of the most recognized symbols for good luck. The way the horseshoe is hung and displayed means two things. For them, hanging it upside down would mean that its powers would fall away… they take it as bad luck.

How can I make my house lucky?

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