Lucky Cat Key Chain

These lucky cat keychains are the perfect good luck charm. They are gold plated with silver rhinestones and red coin and ears. Both his hand are up which means double luck and protection.

From ancient days, many stories have been told about maneki neko, AKA Japanese Lucky Cats or fortune cats. They are commonly used as mascots or talismans, bringing good luck to households, happiness and success to individuals, and wealth and prosperity to businesses. Generally speaking, the meanings of Japanese Lucky Cats are determined by their various colours, poses and garments.

Lucky Cat Colours and their Meanings

• White lucky cats bring happiness
• Black protects a household from illness
• Green and blue bring academic success
• Red protects against evil
• Gold invites wealth and prosperity
• Pink attracts love and romance

Lucky Cat Postures and their Meanings

In Japan, beckoning lucky cats are often placed in the windows of shops and restaurants to invite custom and prosperity. The symbolism of lucky cats for businesses is often determined by their gestures, particularly the position of their paws:

• A lucky cat with a raised left paw brings increased business
• A lucky cat with the right paw raised brings wealth, luck and money
• Lucky cats with both paws up bring both double luck and strong protection

It is often believed that the higher the paw is, the greater the degree of luck.