We have been hearing about lucky charms since time immemorial. Wind chimes, Swastik on home walls, horse shoe nailed in the entrance, talismans; lucky charms have existed across cultures.

Hinduism identifies horse shoes, swastiks, rudraksh, crystals, numeric and zodiac signs bracelets as lucky charms. Similarly we have Laughing Buddha, wind chimes, magic balls, etc among the Feng Shui charms. Other cultures also have their own lucky charms, like Buddhists have sacred tattoos with Buddhist images, called as 'sak yant' which is for spiritual protection. Muslims wear tawiz. But the question that constantly knocked at my heart was- do these lucky charms really work? If yes, how (Though i couldn't ever believe it could be true)?

The fact is that these charms actually works and its scientifically proven. Usage of these charms and positive symbols can actually alter energy flow and enhance the surrounding space. Their shapes, sizes and materials possess the ability to transmit or amplify energy. They are energy tools,like Crystals, which when placed can dissolve negative energy in an area. Some of the well known lucky charms are in Feng shui, Hinduism & Vastu are:

Feng Shui Charms

• Turtle: For wealth and prosperity in a family.

• Picture of Flowing Water, or a Real Fountain : For Luck, success and positive energy.

• Picture or Clay Made Kwan Yin, the Feng Shui Goddess of Love: for love and romance.

• Good Luck Knot: For luck and positive energy.

• Three Chinese Wise Men: Lao Sau, Fu Shin, and Lu Shin : For happiness and prosperity.

• Peach: Marriage and Longevity.

• Laughing Buddha: General Happiness and Prosperity.

• Bonsai and Wind Chimes are other popular fengshui lucky charms.

Hinduism Charms

• Horse shoe: Brings luck and fortune.

• Rudraksh Beads & Rosaries: For good health, fame and material happiness.

• Swastik: Bestower of luck and prosperity.

• Dried acorn: Lends youth and attractiveness.

• Three Keys: Keys to health, wealth and love.

• Crystal Charms: Brings positive spiritual enery and powers.

• Zodiac & Numerological charms: Maintaining zodiac and numerological harmony respectively and therefore, improved luck and neutralizing of negative powers.

Vastu Yantras

• Vastu Yantra: Dispels ill effects of Vaastu faults and has a purifying effect.

• Silver Shri Yantra: A coin sized silver Shri Yantra above the front door frame for instant good fortune and wealth.

• Maha Kali Yantra: The amulet of the Goddess Mahakali keeps the building charged with spiritual, physical and cosmic energy.

• Surya Yantra: Surya Yantra at workplace will destroy professional obstacles, if they exist due to a weak sun in ones horoscope.