Why are Four-Leaf Clovers Lucky?

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The four-leaf clover is one of the most well-known good luck charms in the world. In the 1600s it was thought to be able to ward off witches and mischievous spirits. Later it was said that if you found a four-leaf clover, you’d meet your soulmate the very next day. Nowadays, it's a generic good luck charm, but how did this little plant become lucky in the first place?

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Black Cats & Four-Leaf Clovers: The Origins of Old Wives' Tales and Superstitions in Our Everyday Lives by Harry Oliver

Shamrocks Are Everywhere on St. Patrick’s Day. Here’s How the Three-Leaf Clover Became a Symbol of All Things Irish by Rachel E, Greenspan https://time.com/5550579/shamrock-his...

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Why Four-Leaf Clovers Are Considered Lucky by Chloë Nannestad https://www.rd.com/article/four-leaf-...

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