Okay, so we may have missed St Patrick’s Day. But, since I’m sure some folks out there are still feeling the holiday’s effect, is isn’t too late to talk about a seasonal flower!

That’s right–today is all about the clover, otherwise known as shamrock, trefoil, or even three-leaved grass. Many of us know that to find a four-leafed clover is lucky, but did you know that clovers with other numbers of leaves have their purpose, too? For example:

If you find a two-leafed clover, you will soon find love.

If you find a three-leafed clover, it can be worn for protection.

If you find a four-leafed clover, it can protect against madness, military service, and the presence of spirits (what kind of spirits, the books don’t say); it can also lead you to gold or a rich lover.

If you find a five-leafed clover, expect money to follow (maybe from people trying to buy your rare flower?).

I confess I have no idea where most of these superstitions came from, though it’s amusing to think up reasons! In general, clover is associated with money and success. It’s also said to keep snakes out of your garden if you grow it yourself! I like the little garden snakes we get around here, so I probably won’t be testing that particular idea. Nonetheless, I wish everyone a bit of extra success–whatever that may look like!

Source

Cunningham, Scott. Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs, Expanded and Revised Edition. Llewellyn Publications, Minnesota: 2020.