Merry Meet To All,
The Shamrock, a 3-Leaf Clover, is Irelands most recognized National
Symbol. 4-Leaf Clover are deemed to be exceptionally rare &
bring luck to the Finder or owner. By definition, for a clover to
represent the Trinity, it would have to bear 3 leaves. 4-leaf
clovers have 4 leaves and therefore can't be considered
shamrocks.
The four leaf clover is a universally accepted symbol of good luck
with its origin ages old. According to legend, Eve carried a four
leaf clover from the Garden of Eden.
"The clovers also occupied a position in the cultural life of early
peoples. White clover (T. repens L.) in particular was held in high
esteem by the early Celts of Wales as a charm against evil
spirits." Clover Science and Technology". N.L. Taylor, 1985.
Druids held the 4 leaf clover in high esteem and considered them a
sign of luck. In 1620, Sir John Melton wrote: "If a man walking in
the fields find any four-leaved grass, he shall in a small while
after find some good thing.
According to Irish folklore, finding a stem of clover with 4 leaves
will bring you good luck, but finding a clover stem with more than
4 leaves will bring you bad luck.
The mystique of the four leaf clover continues today, since finding
a real four leaf clover is still a rare occurrence and omen of good
luck.
What do the Four leaves symbolize?
One leaf is for HOPE... The second for FAITH...
The third for LOVE... And the fourth for LUCK!
Blessed Be,
Oceanos
