Sunday, 31 July 2011

Symbols in Chinese Thought


The Chinese use certain objects which are symbolic to certain aspirations or life situation. The following are those which have been used for centuries and applied successfully in Feng Shui. They can be used to stimulate certain areas or individual rooms for achieving greater and faster results.

Objects                       Traditional Meaning in China

Bamboo                        Longevity
Bat                               Luck & Happiness
Bear                             Strength and Courage
Bells                             To Break up Negative Chi
Blossom Tree                Longevity
Broom                          To Sweep away troubles
Butterflies                     Love & Joy

Cannon                         To Combat Sheng Chi
Chimera                        To guard against evil
Chrysanthemum            Good Luck
Coins                            Prosperity
Conch Shell                   Prosperity & Good Luck in Travel
Crane                           Longevity and Fidelity

Deer                             Longevity & Wealth
Dog                              Protection & Prosperity
Dove                            Long Life
Dragon                         Ultimate Symbol of Good Luck & Creativity
Dragon Fly                    Delicacy
Ducks                           Happiness in Love (Paired Mandarin Ducks are Best)

Eagle                            Farsightedness
Elephant                       Wisdom, Strenght & Protection
Fan                               Protection
Fish                              To ward off evil
Flowers                                    To stimulate good fortune & wealth
Fountain                        Wealth & Prosperity
Fruits                            To stimulate good fortune

Goldfish                        Success & Abundance
Goose                           Trust & Faithfulness in Marriage

Horse                           Speed & Perseverance

Ideal Landscapes          To stimulate good fortune

Jars                              To welcome Chi and to let it settle and accumulate (placed near the entrance)

Knot                             Continuous good fortune

Leopard                        Bravery
Lotus                            Godo Luck from Outside
Love Birds                    Romance
Lychees                        Sweet Life

Monkey                        Cleverness & Protection from Bad Luck

Orchid                          Good Luck

Peaches                                    Long Life
Peacock                       Beauty
Peony                          Good Luck
Phoenix                        Prosperity
Pine                              Longevity
Plum Blossom               Good Luck
Pomegranate                 Plenty of Children

Tiger                            Courage
Tortoise                        Longevity & Stability

Umbrella                       Protection from Thieves (especially near the canopy of the door)

Waterfalls                     To stimulate good fortune
Wheel of Law               Protection


Powerful Symbols to be used with great care:
Cannon                         To Combat Sheng Chi
Dragon                         Ultimate Symbol of Good Luck & Creativity (can be balanced by tiger)
Tiger                            Courage

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