The history of the four-leaf clover goes back a long way. According to an ancient Christian legend, Eve took a clover with her from the Garden of Eden as a reminder of the perfect life she had just left behind. This botanical detail then becomes a symbol of nostalgia and lost hope.
But the clover doesn’t stop there. In Celtic tradition , it was said to have a protective role against evil spirits . The Druids even believed that it allowed one to see demons and invisible forces around oneself. Not very reassuring… but fascinating, right?
What do the four leaves really mean?
You thought it was just a matter of luck? Think again. Each leaf is said to have a particular symbolic value , according to several traditions:
- The first represents faith ,
- The second , hope ,
- The third , love ,
- And the fourth , of course… luck !
Another, more modern version evokes fame , wealth , love and health . Pillars which, let’s face it, form a nice life program.
