The horse-shoe is considered a lucky charm in the West as well as in India ! The shape of the horse-shoe describes the ideal land configuration of Feng Shui, hence it is considered a favourable shape as per Feng Shui also.

In India, traditionally, people considered the horse­shoe as a lucky charm and use it by affixing it above their main doors for protection and good luck.

It is said that the real horse-shoe which a horse has worn, and which has been energised by the horse’s galloping, is really lucky! If you happen to find such a horse-shoe, you can affix it above your main door on the outside above the door-frame. The ideal way is to affix it with its prongs pointing downwards.

Since the horse-shoe is of the metal element, avoid its usage, for east and south-east facing doors. It is especially effective for west, north-west and north facing doors.