Four Leaf Clover: A Little Green Lucky Charm

Have you ever found a Four Leaf Clover? Then you must be really charmed! Find out how rare this green lucky charm is and what magical powers it has.

What does four leaf clover mean and why is it special? The lucky symbol Four Leaf Clover is a mutation of the three-leafed white clover. The odds of finding such a deviation with four leaf segments are between 0.01 and 0.1% – that means a 1 in 1000 or 10,000 chance of picking one out of a clover patch. This special plant has therefor been a sign of prosperity since the Middle Ages. Are you curious why a 4 leaf clover brings luck and what you can learn from them? Read more here!

Meaning Four Leaf Clover

The number 4 is a sacred number in many different cultures. For example, in Christian symbolism, it refers to the four evangelists, the Virgin Mary, or the cross. Another meaning of the four-leaf clover is that each leaf represents an important Biblical value: the first stands for hope, the second for trust, the third for love, and the fourth for luck. Nature religions such as Wicca see the number of leaves as a reflection of the elements, seasons, or cardinal directions that together provide abundance. As you can see, great spiritual and natural powers can be found in such a small plant!

Four Leaf Clover: Origin of Symbolism

The 4 leaf clover is a mutation of the white clover ( Trifolium Repens), which normally only has three leaves. This mutation could result from various factors, such as pollution or a mutation in the soil. Because of this, you may sometimes find several lucky charms in one place. If you think 4 leaves is exceptional, you’d be surprised to learn how many mutations of the clover there are. One with five leaves is already rare, let alone one with eighteen leaves. It’s pretty unbelievable, but the world record is 56 leaves! That’s crazy lucky!

Four Leaf Clover: Good Luck Found in Nature

According to most people, this plant can bring you a lot of good luck. You can wish someone luck in a tough situation with a four leaf clover, but also good luck in their daily life. If you want to channel the luck of this power plant but can’t find one for yourself, the four leaf clover symbol is lucky too. The chances of finding a four leaf clover in nature are very low, so I guess it’s lucky that we humans are so good at channeling positive energy through the use of symbols and Talismans!

But what does the four-leaf clover mean? The general meaning is that the four petals stand for hope, faith, love, and luck. According to some, the four petals represent the four elements air, water, earth and fire, which played an important role in countless cultures, from the ancient Greek philosophers to modern Wiccans. Some people even believe that the Biblical garden of Eden was filled with four-leaf clovers, and that Adam and Eve took one with them when they were banished from the garden.

But no matter what the cultural tradition, the small plant stands for happiness and success in life. That’s worth always carrying a clover with you! According to legends, when the leaves fall off, the clover loses power, after all, it’s then no longer a four-leaf clover. So be careful if you find one and keep it intact!

Four Leaf Clover Ireland

One of the national symbols of Ireland is the shamrock, the three-leaf clover. For the Irish Catholic church, it symbolizes the Holy Trinity. Saint Patrick, a Scotsman who spread Christianity throughout Ireland made the lucky four leaf clover popular there. He thought that the shape was a good reminder of the cross. But the four leaf clover goes back further in Celtic culture. According to stories, it was used by druids to make magical mixtures, and a clover or other lucky charm in your pocket protected against evil forces!

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What You Can Learn From the Green Wonder

Even if you’re not interested in Celtic or Christian four-leaf clover symbolism, it can still cheer you up. What the little plant also shows is the beauty of mistakes. So what if there is one leaf too many; that actually makes it unique! So you can also see this clover as a gift from Mother Nature that reminds us of the beauty of individuality. The clover has become a symbol of positive thinking and the idea that happiness comes in the smallest packages.

Crystals that Strengthen the Luck

The power of this tiny plant could be further enhanced by other natural energy boosters such as crystals and gemstones. Green varieties such as Aventurine, Jade, Moss Agate, and Moldavite are said to have the same properties as the lucky four-leaf clover. Because of their optimistic and fertile vibes, they help many people develop a sense of well-being and (inner) wealth. Do you want to give the lucky plant an extra energy boost? Then surround the four-leaf clover symbol with these gem buddies!

Zodiac Signs that Love the Clover

Of course, everyone could use a little luck, but there are sun signs that the clover is especially good for. For example the clover is great for the zodiac sign Taurus, for whom a good life is not found in luxury, but rather in being comfortable in their own skin. It’s also a great charm for Pisces, but for a completely different reason. These sensitive animal lovers and environmentalists usually think of the entire cosmos first before they indulge themselves. That is why they can use a reminder from Mother Nature that they too are allowed to enjoy all the abundance on earth.

Four Leaf Clover – Gift of Good Luck

Since they’re hard to find, you can also buy a ready-made 4-leaf clover gift. At Spiru we sell all kinds of items with this lucky charm. Usually they are cast in resin and processed into a pendant, bracelet or key ring. That way your Four-Leaf Clover Lucky Symbol never dies and you can always carry it with you!

We also have gifts of the lucky symbol, for example pendants on a charm bracelet or silver brooches. If you’re interested in other spiritual plants, you could also look into the Lotus or the Tree of Life. Now that you know what such a symbol can mean, it will probably be even more fun to give the gift of a spiritual symbol from nature!

Enjoy the Luck of the Irish!