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Turtle
The metal turtle is very auspicious and represents longevity, protection, strength, support, Career opportunities and success. Its represents the genesis and secrets of heaven and earth
We can keep a metal turtle in a small bowl of water & position it facing the main door in the Northern corner of the home/ office or in your Sheng Qi direction to bring fortune and a good life.
A live turtle in house enhances the luck & prosperity of the entire family members.
Do not place in the bedroom
No commentsPhoenix
The phoenix is imaginary creature of the ancient Chinese Feng shui. The phoenix is usually red or crimson in color.
It symbolizes the luck of wish fulfillment. The phoenix brings opportunities, fame and recognition.
Chinese feng-shui beliefs:
The South corner of our home or office can be activated by placing the phoenix there. We can activate the luck by painting an artificial model of the phoenix in the South area. The image of the phoenix at a distance also symbolizes farsightedness which is essential for any intelligent businessman.
No commentsPair Of Foo Dogs
Foo dogs are mythical creatures of Feng Shui which is part lion and part dragon.
Their job is to sense the intentions of those who approach them and allow only those with good will and kind thoughts to be able to function within their territory.
Traditionally in China Fu Dogs are protective symbols.
Chinese feng-shui beliefs:
By positioning a pair of these dogs outside our office we will get protection in our working life.
However, Fu dogs should not be placed inside your office as it could turn its fangs on us. It is placed outside where it stands guard to protect us. They are regarded as protectors of homes.
The Fu Dogs though they look like lions, are actually different. They protect the house form negative energies and ward off evil or people with bad intentions form entering the house.
The Fu Dogs are placed outside the main door and at a high position
No commentsThree Legged Frog/Toad
The three legged frog/toad is considered very auspicious and lucky and believed to bring its owner prosperity and wealth.
It usually has one coin in its mouth. The position of the three legged toad is important.
Chinese feng-shui beliefs:
It is best to place somewhere near your main door discreetly on the floor or on the low shelf. It need not be seen. It can even be placed behind a couch near the main door.
The wealth Toad when kept in our Sheng Qi direction acts fast and best.
At work place, we can keep it on the work table.
At home, the money toad is placed opposite the entrance showing its third leg to the entrance, as it comes in, bringing prosperity to us.
Fish
The Fish is seen as a symbol of wisdom, faith, freedom, wholeness and purity. In China, the fish is an ancient symbol of Affluence and Abundance. The fish represents Yang Energy, which brings good Fortune. Fish also symbolize freedom from Restriction.
The Golden Carp is a good fortune symbol known for its legendary courage to swim against rapid currents. It is the symbol of perseverance, achievement and career success. Also denotes a single-minded focus for literary and academic success.
Chinese feng-shui beliefs:
The Dragon Carp is for any business minded person who has great ambitions. Direction: Sheng Qi or North.
Wealth Fish/Prosperity Fish has scales of coins and sits on a wave of water with both the fish and wave resting upon a pedestal of coins. Direction: South East or Sheng Chi.
No commentsDragon Tortoise
Normally, the Dragon Tortoise is depicted to have the head of a Dragon, the body of the turtle, with a baby turtle on its back and a special coin in its mouth and it sits upon a large pile of coins and ingots.
The symbolism is as follows:
As it has the head of the dragon which is a luck animal hence it the chi of success, courage and determination, combined with the longevity of the tortoise, good descendant luck from the baby turtle on its back and the coin in its mouth depict financial prosperity.
Chinese feng-shui practice:
The East is the place traditionally associated with the dragon and so placing a dragon image in the East of our office or study room represents good feng shui.
It can be made or ceramic, crystal , or wood.
However, it is not advisable to place the dragon inside the bedroom and it is too yang a creature to symbolize inside the bedroom which should be maintained as a restful place.
Cow
Symbolize good luck particularly descendants luck and the power to transform our wishes into reality. In fact, this is preached in Buddhism that the cow has the power to transform our wishes into reality if we treat it with kindness, and also if we do not eat beef (cow’s meat).
The cow is considered as a holy animal in India and Nepal. People here worship the cow and this animal holds a special place in the heart of people.
Chinese Feng-shui practices:
The Wish fulfilling cow is symbolic of good descendants luck.
We display the cow sitting on a bed of coins and ingots anywhere on our office desk to enhance good fortune.
In the house, the wish granting cow is placed in the South East sector as this sector is associated with wealth. Hanging a painting of a cow in the South East sector helps to energize wealth luck.
As the name suggests the wish granting cow is symbolic of a person’s wishes being fulfilled. It should only be used by people who do not consume beef (cow’s meat).
No commentsCrystal Globe
Widely used by the businessmen and students.
It is believed that placing Crystal Globe on our table and revolving the crystal globe daily improves the business acumen and intelligence.
Scientifically a clear quartz crystal catches the light and reflects beautiful rainbows colors.
Its power lies also in its structure growing reaching up towards light form type depths of the earth.
Kuan Kung
The Chinese consider Kuan Kung as the God of the War and also a God of Wealth.
By placing the image of Kuan Kung in the house we are inviting powerful energies to protect the house. Kuan Kung is shown as sitting or standing or on horseback. His staff and sword should be intact as these are Kuan Kung’s two main weapons.
Kuan Kung is symbolic of peace and harmony in the house. It provides protection for the patriarch and bring prosperity for all.
Chinese feng-shui beliefs:
Should be placed in the North West corner and facing the main door. Also, it should be placed high up as if he is watching the door.
In an office we can place the Kuan Kung behind us to symbolizes that we always have powerful people supporting us.
No commentsThe Three Immortals Or Fuk, Luk and Sau
Also known as “The Three Immortals and a common household gods in China. They are the Fuk, Luk and Sau.
Surprisingly, they seldom worshipped, but are commonly feature in many Chinese home to symbolize very good luck.
Fuk is the God of Wealth and happiness should be placed in the center, between the other two,
Luk is the God of high ranking and affluence, pictured on the right holding a ruzy, meaning that 10,000 good things will come to us with ease, and
Sau is the God of health and longevity, pictured on the left holding a walking stick which represents longevity.
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