The Secret Language of Clover — From Happiness to Luck

Have you ever come across a four-leaf clover while strolling through a garden or across a field?  
For many, it sparks a sudden excitement — as if the universe just whispered a small promise of luck.

But why exactly is the four-leaf clover considered so lucky?  
And what about the humble three-leaf clover that we pass by every day without much notice?

☘️ The Clover and Its Many Faces

Clover, belonging to the *Trifolium* genus, usually has three leaves. In fact, the name *Trifolium* itself means "three-leaf."  
These leaves have long symbolized 'faith, hope, and love' — a perfect trio for anyone walking the winding roads of life.

But every so often, a rare mutation gives rise to a fourth leaflet — and with it, the idea of 'luck'.

A rare four-leaf clover blooming with a delicate light purple flower — a symbol of serendipitous beauty and hidden fortune.

 

The Four Symbols:

- 🍀 One leaf: Faith 
- 🍀 Two leaves: Hope
- 🍀 Three leaves: Love
- 🍀 Four leaves: Luck

The Secret Language of Clover — From Happiness to Luck

🌱 Already Lucky with Three

What if we were to pause and appreciate the everyday clovers — the ones with just three leaves?  
They already offer us three of life’s most beautiful gifts. Isn’t that lucky enough?

🌼 A Garden Encounter

I once spotted a cluster of clovers growing wild along the edge of our garden path.  
I knelt down and ran my fingers through the soft greenery, hoping for a fourth leaf — and instead found peace.

Luck, I realized, isn't something we find.  
It’s something we notice.

A rare four-leaf clover in full bloom — its pristine white flower rising above a field of green, whispering a promise of luck.

 

A Note from My Garden

This reflection was inspired by a quiet morning in my small garden on Madeira Island, Portugal.  
Here, life unfolds slowly — with leaves, sunlight, and stories blooming side by side.

If you enjoyed this post, feel free to leave a comment or visit the original Korean version on my blog “소공녀의 지상낙원.”

From a garden where life blossoms like flowers,  
– Little Eden

 

 

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