Dimension : 5 x 4.5 centimeters
Material : Metal

The use of a Horseshoe as protective and good luck symbol goes back many centuries. The iron Horseshoe has a long history as a powerful good luck charm in most Western countries, as well as in India. In the Indian Vastu Shastra – which is an ancient environmental art very similar to Feng Shui – the Horseshoe is one of the most popular protection symbols for a home.

The Horseshoe is usually placed outside the front door (and above it) as a protection symbol, but there is no restriction against placing it inside the front door. So, you can use your own judgement and aesthetic criteria for what looks best with your specific home style and decor. Incidentally, the Horseshoe should best be hung on your front door, although some do hang it on the wall or above windows, as well.

HOW TO BEST HANG YOUR HORSESHOE: FACING UP OR DOWN?

Believe it or not, both ways are equally good and auspicious. Hanging the Horseshoe facing up is more of a Western and Russian way, although I’ve seen it done both ways in Europe. Hung with its opening facing up, the Horseshoe collects the HEAVEN LUCK, falling from the sky, so to speak. It acts like a purse, gathering it inside and holding it in for you to tap into every time you open or close your front door, or every time you go by. Such as here:

When the Horseshoe is inverted to look down, it capitalizes most on EARTHLY LUCK. It acts as a magnet, pulling the surrounding earthly luck up into it. Then, when you open your door, it spills the luck to your doorstep. In other words, it acts as a constant supplier of luck, into which you step and bring with you every time you go in or out.

Chinese usually hang the Horseshoe facing down, which is the earthly-luck way of doing it – it is the Feng Shui way.