Many believe that it brings protection, wealth, and the blessing of all Goddesses. Symbols made of silver wire were cast into wells to honor Eostre, the Saxon Goddess of Spring. A piece of wood that has been struck by lightning is believed to be a most powerful talisman. It is empowered by Divine forces, and is protection against all harm. Thor, the Norse God of Thunder, was once believe to have hallowed wood by hitting it with lightning.
Manmade items can be amulets.
It is placed on a barn with the open end upward, so that luck will fill it. Placed the opposite way, the luck will run out. In pre-Christian times, the goat was a symbol of nature and fertility. The goat's horn denotes the power of vibrant life over evil. It is also a token of sexuality.