It's two tips should be facing upwards, like a "U" in order to "collect" the luck.
A horse shoe often symbolizes luck, good luck, or a lucky charm.
- four leaf clover - rabbits foot - horse shoe
Four leaf clover, rabbits foot, horse shoe.
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Toe down and heels up so that the luck doesn't run out.
A hores shoe hung over the door in a U shape is supposed to be good luck but an upside down one is bad luck.
Germen verstion of a horse shoe, for good luck
A horse shoe is traditionally hung with the ends up. This is to hold or keep the luck in. Hanging a horse shoe with the open side down is not so much bad luck as it is to let your luck run out.
According to Vastu Shastra, you should keep a horseshoe at the main entrance of your home. This is supposed to ward off evil as well as bring you good luck.
To hang a horseshoe for good luck, you can use a nail or hook to secure it to a door frame with the two ends pointing upwards in a "U" shape. Make sure it is positioned with the open end pointing up to catch and hold luck.
A horseshoe symbolizes good luck and protection in many cultures and is often hung above doorways to ward off evil spirits and bring good fortune. It is also believed to bring blessings and prevent bad luck from entering a home or building.
A turned up horse shoe (so it looks like a shoe) crossed fingers