by the water with one of our cats and happened to notice something special. Right there in front of me was the elusive four leaf clover. It was well hidden amongst a batch of other three leaf clover.
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. Popular belief is that the four leaves symbolize Faith, Love, Hope & Luck.
According to Wikipedia the odds of finding a four leave clover are 1 in 10,000 and they are considered by most to bring good luck to the person who finds it.
"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.
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 I plan to enjoy myself and live life to the fullest. I also plan to dry it between the pages of a book and hold onto the luck as long as possible.
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