As I haven’t been feeling lucky lately, and my usual "Pave my own Destiny" line was on a leave of absence, I checked up some of the "luck rituals" and "lucky charms" that could perhaps change my luck a bit for the day.

Turns out there are so many lucky charms out there on the net, with the simplest of purposes (to bring you luck), to the looniest. Some of them we already know; while some are just out of this world.

Here are a few:

Indescribable Key Chain

The picture says its all. If you’re feeling unlucky in the copulation department, then this trinket is for you. The site where I saw this says it was probably from the 70s because of the physical features of both the man & women, reminiscent of the trends during that year.

Money Tree

With the price of oil going haywire these days, perhaps I shall purchase my own money tree although I think gamblers need these more than me (or maybe my mom who is a bingo enthusiast). Whatever your reason maybe, the money tree will bring you luck in the financial department. Popular with the gambling folks

Swastik Pyramid Yantra

As it says on the site, it should not be confused with the Nazi Swastika, but it gets points for interesting for me. The Vedic Swastik is the symbol of Ganpathi, the lord of good fortune. Again another "general" use lucky charm that you might like to purchase. They don’t come cheap these lucky charms!

Omamori Charm from Japan

Suspiciously looks like a tea bag to me! It’s a charm for protection from various elements (ghosts and other vicious back stabbers beware). It also helps a bit in gambling (what is with these general purpose lucky charms!?). Looks nice with its traditional print, and an added bonus! If you keep it in your car and backpack, you’ll have a more auspicious or luckier chance with the women. Doesn’t hurt to try! If you’re a fan of Japanese Culture, this is for you.

Raccoon Penis Bones

From the name itself, you’d know what this is lucky charm is for. Jerry Hall once said that "growing up in Texas, boys gave raccoon penis bones to girls they liked as a form of love token or simple love spell". In 2004, it became popular among women who were sold to this love amulet to get their luck with men started. In fact, a group of women capitalized on this and started selling raccoon penis bones in the form of earrings (hmm that sounds… not so sexy.) Also in 2004, Third Eye Blind Frontman caught Vanessa Carlton’s eye when he gave her a dried raccoon’s penis necklace and his book "Sarah". Literally worked like a charm!

Lucky Charm from WOW

I just had to feature this! These are just some of what I’ve been reading over at the forums:

"Can also be used for the superstitious. It could help improve the drop rate of your desired item! Make sure you collect 7 if you’re even more superstitious."

"Rogue with these charms seemed to attract paladin drops. Amazing."

"Be sure not to stop farming them when you get 13." Spooky.

I’ve always believed in making my own luck, paving my own road, but sometimes I just like to hold on to something tangible - and I guess these lucky charms - although no, I won’t really be using that raccoon penis bone - will work just fine. Whether you’re superstitious or not, a bit of luck, salt over your shoulder and a short prayer will probably do your day a bit of good.