“The four-leaf wonder is gathered at night-time during the full moon by sorceresses, who mixed it with vervain and other ingredients, while young girls in search of a token of perfect happiness made quest of the plant by day.”

The famed ‘luck of the Irish’ is likewise related to the fact that the rare leaf is more abundant in the country compared to anywhere else in the world. Abundance in this case means there is about 1 four-leaf clover in every 5,000 regular three-leaf clovers in the European Island, whereas there is only 1 four-leaf clover in every 10,000 three-leaf ones outside Ireland.The early Celtic priests believe the rare leaf offered protection from bad luck. Interestingly, the Druids braced themselves to encounter evil spirits shortly after coming across a stray four-leaf clover, believing the leaf represents a warning that could help them prepare or escape misfortune in time. For this same reason, courageous children who wanted to see fairies and other supernatural beings wore four-leaf clovers as jewelry.

In Christianity, legend dictate that when Eve, the first woman, realized that she was being cast out of the Garden of Eden, she stashed away a four-leaf clover as a ‘remembrance,’ so she would not forget how beautiful and wonderful Paradise was.Early-day Egyptians also used to present newlyweds with four-leaf clovers to bless the marriage.As for its relation to St. Patrick, it is believed that St. Patrick was generally fond of clovers, regardless of the number of leaves. However, most illustrations of the saint feature him with (a three-leaf clover) and not with a four-leaf clover (more on this difference below).

Meaning and Symbolism

The meaning and symbolism of clover flowers are closely associated with good fortune and luck, whether they are four-leaved or not. They are a sign of protection and male energy and can be a charm against hexes and negativity.

  • Rare Good Fortune – it is thought that each leaf of a clover represents something. The first three represent faith, hope, and love. If you come across one that has a fourth leaf, it represents luck.
  • Protection – anyone who brings with him a four-leaf clover is expected to be spared from accidents or unfortunate events.
  • Link to Parallel Universes – the rare leaf is believed to be a portal, an access point that could open up parallel worlds where the supernatural reside.
  • Balance – four-leaf clovers have impeccable symmetry that is absent on most leaves, which usually have alternating or random leaf positioning. The bearer of a four-leaf clover is said to achieve balance — the key to a happy life.

Vintage Clover Pendant

Can you gift a four-leaf clover?

Give this little bottle with Four Leaf Clover as a Birthday Gift, Baby shower, Christmas present, or on any other occasion the person you love. Precious and tiny they can keep it on their desk while they work or wherever they like as a small token of good luck!