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How to hang a horseshoe correctly over the front door so that it serves as a talisman

Having acquired their own housing, people try in every possible way to protect their home from troubles, as well as to attract positive energy into it. For this, various amulets are used. The horseshoe above the entrance is an effective amulet. However, few know exactly what it serves for, how and where to place it correctly.

What a horseshoe means, every nation has decided in its own way since ancient times. The beliefs associated with this amulet are different, but they are all based on opposition to evil spirits. So, for example, it is believed that the devil moves in a circle, and, once on a horseshoe, he will walk on it endlessly, from one end to the other. Besides, the devil is afraid of blacksmiths. According to legend, the blacksmith undertook to shoe the hooves of the devil, but instead almost nailed him to the wall. The devil got away from an unenviable fate only with a promise never to enter the house, over the door of which a horseshoe hangs.

Why hang a horseshoe over the front door

A horseshoe is a semicircular iron plate that has protected the hoof from damage since ancient times. She was forged in the forge, then carefully nailed to the horse's leg with carnations through special holes.

Historians have found that people began to consider a horseshoe a talisman back in the days of Ancient Rome and Egypt. Horses and chariots then could only afford to have rich people. At the same time, the harness of the horses of the pharaohs was decorated with precious stones, and the horseshoes were made of pure gold. For a commoner to find such an expensive item meant to become rich and happy. Therefore, if a motorcade or a detachment of soldiers suddenly passed by and the horse lost its “shoes”, a happy witness to such an extraordinary event hurried to bring it into the house and hang it in a conspicuous place.


Later this tradition was spread in many countries, including Russia. In different countries, the horseshoe was treated as a talisman, a sacred amulet.

In Russia, a horse for its owner is a breadwinner and an indispensable assistant. He accompanied on travels, was a favorite. Finding a horseshoe was considered a good omen. People believed that by hanging it over the door, they would attract money and good luck to the house, and peace and harmony to the family. The horseshoe from the back leg of the horse was considered especially lucky.


In addition to protecting against the negative influence of otherworldly forces, this talisman is able to perform other functions in the house:

  • attract financial well-being to the house, as well as protect its inhabitants from enemies and the evil eye;
  • accelerate the fulfillment of a cherished desire;
  • bring peace and harmony to the relationship;
  • improve relations between spouses.

A horseshoe above the door is a sign of a strong and friendly family that cares about their spiritual comfort, evidence of the stability and traditional character of the family way of life.


Which horseshoe to choose

Finding a horseshoe is not so easy, because even in the villages, horse-drawn transport has almost completely been replaced by automobiles. However, it is found on her own, and not bought in a store or donated by someone, that she has the greatest magical power. If you want to take the amulet from under the horse, then you should visit hippodromes, stud farms, horse shows, and villages more often. The more the “heel” is worn out, the better its magical effect will be.


At the same time, there is a large selection of decorative amulets. The materials from which talismans are made can be different. This is metal, and wood, and even clay. Decorative items can be decorated with various images, figurines (horse, bell, money bag), engravings, inscriptions, for example, “For good luck!”, “For luck!”. Souvenirs are produced, which are made in the form of fridge magnets.

There are beliefs that:

  1. a clay souvenir will give the owner confidence;
  2. metal will save you from the evil eye and will be able to attract wealth and happiness;
  3. wooden will save you from ill-wishers and strengthen love and mutual understanding.

An aluminum talisman is considered an unsuccessful choice - it can even cause misfortune in the house.

Which amulet to choose is a matter of taste. If the finished products are not to your liking, you can make a charm with your own hands or order an individual souvenir.


How to do it right

In order for the talisman to help fulfill wishes, you need to use it correctly. There are different opinions about how to properly hang a horseshoe over the front door. So, according to one version, it is believed that it is necessary to hang with the horns down, then the negative energy will flow down the amulet and go into the ground. Another opinion on this matter is that the horseshoe, placed with the ends up, resembles a bowl in which positive energy accumulates. The second method is more popular than the first one.


Experts agree that over the entrance from the street side of the door you need to hang the amulet with the horns down, this guarantees the protection of your home from evil spirits. All negativity will then go into the ground and be neutralized.


In order for a horseshoe to bring happiness to the house, it must be placed not only outside, but also in the dwelling itself. Then the inhabitants will be protected twice. Inside the room, the amulet above the door must be hung with arcs up. In this position, he will symbolize the saying "the house is a full bowl."


You can place a horseshoe in the house not only above the front door, but also in other places. If you attach it above the head of the bed, sleep and marital relationships will improve. The talisman, fixed on the refrigerator, "freezes" quarrels in the family.

A horseshoe is able to protect material values ​​in case of theft. Therefore, it would be nice to store it where important things related to finances and material wealth are located (in a safe, in a desk drawer with documents, in a container where money for household expenses is). In the house of a girl who dreams of finding a life partner, a horseshoe should hang in the kitchen near the stove.


Mounting methods

Proper fixation of the amulet is of great importance. There are several mounting methods:

  • on 1 nail - it is so easy to fix the talisman with the horns down, you just need to hammer a nail or screw a screw into the upper hole;
  • on 7 nails - according to legend, if you nail a horseshoe with nails into all available holes, its properties will increase many times over;
  • tie with a rope - this was done by the Old Believers, who believed that a horseshoe that had already fallen off should not be nailed a second time.


In what ways to score a horseshoe, the owners themselves must decide. It is important that it is the head of the family who should hang the horseshoe on the door, and before that, all family members should take turns holding it in their hands. So the talisman will remember the energies of all those living in it.

  1. introduce him to the house, 3 times going around the house at night with a talisman in his hand, moving clockwise and thinking about the well-being of the family;
  2. hold it under the direct rays of the sun so that it is filled with solar energy;
  3. charge with lunar energy, for which on the young moon you need to put a horseshoe on the windowsill at night.

The amulet will not lose its properties if it is regularly removed, wiped and thanked for the help. To enhance the action, you can hang the keys to the house on it.


If the talisman suddenly fell unexpectedly, then it fulfilled its mission. You don’t need to hang such a thing back, it’s better to bury it in the ground, thanking for the work. In place of the fallen amulet, you will have to hang another.

We must not forget that the power of the amulet is supported by faith in it. There is no need to question the magical possibilities of your talisman, then everything conceived will surely come true.