๐ Good Luck Emojis: 40 Lucky Emojis
Four-leaf clover ๐, ladybug ๐, crossed fingers ๐ค and more: these are the emojis people use to wish good luck. Each comes with why it became a lucky symbol and when it fits. Tap to copy, or collect several in the tray below and paste them all at once.
Lucky charms and symbols 10
| Emoji | Why it means luck | When to send it |
|---|---|---|
| Four-leaf clover Four-leaf clovers are rare among the usual three-leaf ones, so finding one feels like a lucky sign. | Send it to a friend before an exam or interview as a little cheer. | |
| Shamrock This three-leaf clover is a symbol of Ireland and shows up a lot on St. Patrick's Day, March 17. | Use it to wish someone a calm, gentle bit of luck as they start something new. | |
| Nazar amulet In Tรผrkiye and nearby regions, this blue eye charm is believed to guard against the evil eye. | Send it to someone with a big day coming up, like a presentation or a move, as a protective wish. | |
| Hamsa This hand-shaped charm has long been used as a protective amulet in the Middle East and North Africa. | Send it as a safe-travels note to a friend heading somewhere unfamiliar. | |
| Crystal ball The crystal ball is a classic fortune-telling image, which gives it a mysterious, lucky feel. | Drop it into the chat when you are sharing today's fortune or waiting on exciting news. | |
| Fortune cookie A tiny paper message is tucked inside, and the fun of cracking it open feels like a little dose of luck. | Send it when you want to wish a friend a light, surprise-filled day. | |
| Ladybug In many places around the world, a ladybug landing on you is seen as a sign that good news is on its way. | Nice for cheering on a friend who is waiting to hear something good. | |
| Rainbow A rainbow shows up after the rain, so it often stands for hope and the feeling that a rough patch has passed. | Use it to comfort a friend after a long, tiring day. | |
| Star Making a wish on a star is a familiar habit, which is why this emoji often stands for wishes and hope. | Send it before an exam or interview to pass along a wish of good luck. | |
| Glowing star Its sparkle calls to mind a bright, special moment, so it fits happy news and little victories. | Add it to congratulations on birthdays, a new job, or a passed exam. |
Light, wealth and blessings 10
| Emoji | Why it means luck | When to send it |
|---|---|---|
| Sparkles A little sparkle makes an ordinary day feel special, so it carries a hopeful, lucky glow. | Send it to cheer on a fresh start or to share good news. | |
| Shooting Star The swirling star feels like the moment a wish reaches the sky, which is why it suggests good luck. | Great for cheering on a friend who is talking about a dream or a goal. | |
| Crescent Moon People have long made wishes while looking at the moon, so it carries a quiet kind of hope. | Send it with a goodnight message at the end of the day. | |
| Sun Many people watch the first sunrise of the year and make a wish, so the sun stands for a bright start and fresh energy. | Nice for a morning hello or to give a boost to someone with a big day ahead. | |
| Pig The pig is a friendly piggy-bank shape, and in Korea dreaming of a pig is seen as a good sign, so it stands for good fortune. | Fits a day you added to your savings, or a wish for someone to have good luck. | |
| Money Bag A full money bag looks plentiful, so people use it to share a feeling of abundance. | Good for payday or a treat-yourself day, whenever you want to share a little abundance. | |
| Gem Like a hard, shining gem, it often stands for precious people and valuable moments. | Send it to a dear friend to say thanks and show how much they mean to you. | |
| Crown A crown brings to mind being the best and a moment of glory, so it works well for confidence and cheering someone on. | Perfect in a text to a friend who just nailed an exam or a presentation. | |
| Tanabata Tree At Japan's Tanabata festival, people hang paper wishes on bamboo, so this emoji stands for making a wish. | Send it around July 7 or on any day you sit down and write out your wishes. | |
| Kadomatsu In Japan, a pine-and-bamboo decoration is set by the front door at New Year, so it stands for New Year blessings. | Suits New Year greetings or early-January messages about plans for the year. |
Lucky animals and nature 10
| Emoji | Why it means luck | When to send it |
|---|---|---|
| Red Envelope In Chinese-speaking communities, people give red envelopes with money at New Year to share good wishes. | Send it with a New Year greeting or when a friend has good news to celebrate. | |
| Dragon In East Asian cultures, the dragon is seen as a powerful symbol of good fortune. | Perfect for cheering on a friend who's about to take on something big. | |
| Unicorn A rare, magical creature from legends, the unicorn stands for special, once-in-a-blue-moon luck. | Drop one in the chat when an ordinary day deserves a little sparkle. | |
| Elephant Big, steady, and wise, elephants are loved in many cultures as symbols of strength and good luck. | Great for thanking someone who always quietly has your back. | |
| Turtle Turtles live a long time, so in East Asia they stand for long life and good fortune. | A sweet way to cheer on a friend who's taking things one slow step at a time. | |
| Butterfly A butterfly transforms from a caterpillar, so it stands for fresh starts and good change. | Send it to a friend starting a new school, job, or home as a little cheer. | |
| Dove of Peace A white dove is a well-known symbol of peace, so it carries a wish for calm and ease. | Use it to make up after a quarrel or to check in on someone quietly. | |
| Sunflower Sunflowers are known for turning toward the sun, which makes them a sign of bright, hopeful energy. | Great for a good-morning text or for sharing some warmth with a friend after a rough day. | |
| Cherry Blossom Cherry blossoms announce that spring is on its way, so they bring a feeling that something exciting is near. | Nice for planning a spring outing or sharing photos of blooming trees. | |
| Red Apple Apples are a fruit of harvest season, so they stand for effort turning into good results. | Send it as a cheer before an exam or presentation, hoping your prep pays off. |
Wishes and cheering on 10
| Emoji | Why it means luck | When to send it |
|---|---|---|
| Dice You never know how a roll will land, so it's a playful way to say "let's see what luck brings." | Send it when you plan a game night or kick off something new with a light heart. | |
| Bullseye A dart landing in the center is the picture of hitting your goal, so it carries hopes of getting it just right. | Add it to a cheer-up message on exam, interview, or presentation days. | |
| Folded hands Palms pressed together look like hoping hard, so it can carry a wish, a request, and thanks all at once. | Send it to a friend waiting on good news to say you're hoping it works out. | |
| Crossed fingers Crossing your index and middle fingers is a well-known gesture for wishing luck in English-speaking countries. | Send it before results come out or ahead of important plans, when you want things to go well. | |
| Thumbs up Raising a thumb means "good" and "nice job," so it sends a little boost of positive energy. | Use it when you want to cheer on a friend's plan or news with a quick yes. | |
| Hundred points It stands for a perfect score, so it's a fun way to wish that everything goes just right. | Send it to a friend before an exam or a big presentation as a cheer. | |
| Bell A ringing bell often signals a fresh start or good news, so it suggests something nice is on its way. | Tack it onto a good-morning text on the first day of something new. | |
| Wrapped gift A gift is full of excitement until you open it, which fits the hope for a lovely surprise. | Use it for birthdays, anniversaries, or to thank someone who helped you. | |
| Shooting star Making a wish on a shooting star is a well-known idea, so this emoji brings wishes and luck to mind together. | Good for a goodnight message when you want to wish someone well. | |
| Magic wand One wave and something wonderful happens, so it's perfect for hoping for a little everyday miracle. | Send it to someone facing a daunting task to say it'll work out. |
How to pick a lucky emoji
- For someone waiting on a result, like an exam or interview, ๐ and ๐ค say โhoping it goes wellโ.
- For a new year, a new job or a move, emoji tied to wealth and blessings such as ๐ฐ and ๐งง fit nicely.
- Charm emoji like ๐งฟ and ๐ชฌ are read differently from culture to culture, so they work best with people who know what they mean.
- Two or three emoji at the end of a short message read better than a long row.
FAQ
What is the classic good luck emoji?
The four-leaf clover ๐ and crossed fingers ๐ค are understood almost everywhere.
Whatโs the difference between ๐ and โ๏ธ?
๐ has four leaves and stands for luck. โ๏ธ is a three-leaf shamrock, often linked to St. Patrickโs Day. For wishing luck, ๐ is the usual pick.
What are ๐งฟ and ๐ชฌ?
๐งฟ is the nazar, a blue eye charm said to ward off the evil eye. ๐ชฌ is the hamsa, a hand-shaped charm. ๐ชฌ is fairly new, so older devices may not show it.
Is there a lucky emoji of the day?
Yes. The daily emoji horoscope page shows a new lucky emoji every day.