Although the lucky emblems status has survived over the centuries, theres still some debate over the proper way to position a horseshoe in order to repel bad fortune: Some believe that a horseshoe with the two ends pointing up collects good luck and keeps it from falling out, while other traditions state that the two

Which way up do you hang a horseshoe?

Heel Up or Down? You can hang the open heel end of a horseshoe facing up or down. Think of the horseshoe shape as a cup; if the heel faces upward, the horseshoe fills with good luck, holding it for everyone who lives in the home.