Superstitious or not, don’t we all like to tip the odds in our favor with a little sprinkle of good luck – especially these days? Every culture has its go-to list of good luck enhancers, but when it comes to Italian methods, the ways and means are plentiful and often very creative. With choices that include sayings, charms, gestures, and more, there’s a good luck booster to cover any situation! 

Perspective comes into play when considering a good luck charm or gesture – are we looking for a strategy to increase the chances of a favorable outcome, or are we grasping at ways to ward off something ominous? If spread out for review, a sizeable number of Italian customs related to luck are designed to fend off malicious scenarios.