mInd & soUl: May 2012

The Koi or Carp Fish represents wealth and prosperity, as the actual word in Chinese for fish translates into "abundance".

The Carp is especially celebrated for its strength and bravery; as it is said to live for over 100 years and continuously swims upstream, against the currents and fights adversity throughout its entire life.

In feng shui, Carp are related to goldfish or Koi, thus placing three goldfish in a bowl brings about prosperity amid adversity. It is also believed that statues or pictures of Koi or Carp will bring good fortune to your home or business.

Keys - Three keys worn together symbolise the unlocking of the doors to health, wealth and love.

The Chinese Cranes

Longevity, health, happiness, wisdom and good luck

CHINESE HAPPINESS

Acorn luck symbol - The acorn is considered to be an emblem of good luck, prosperity, youthfulness and power, the acorn is a good luck symbol. The acorn may often also represent spiritual growth. The Norse believed that acorns displayed on a windowsill would protect a house from lightening. This may seem somewhat trivial to many of us today but back in the day it was a widely accepted idea.

Amber - strengthens the aura, and also balances the yin and yang. It attracts compassion, protects against evil influences, accidental injury and brings good luck.

Cai - wealth, money
Chinese often say money can make a ghost turn a millstone. It is to say money really can do a lot of things.

The Lucky Money Cat

Money luck, business, wealth, prosperity and opportunities

Dolphins are considered lucky by many peoples around the world, including the Ancient cultures of Greece, Sumer, Egypt, and Rome. For Christians and Native Americans, the dolphin is a symbol of protection, and it`s image is said to bring good luck. The belief comes from the known fact that ancient sailors who spent several months or years away from land, found that seeing dolphins swimming around their ships to be the first clear sign that land was near.

Frogs
The Frog has been a symbol of prosperity, wealth, friendship and abundance in many cultures and a symbol of fertility in others.

In the Native American culture of the Southwest, the Frog carries a piece of wood in its mouth, because the Mojave people believe Frogs brought fire to humans.

For the Romans, the Frog was a mascot believed to bring Good Luck to one's home.

The native Aborigines of Australia, believed that Frogs brought the thunder and rain, to help the plants to grow.

Frogs are also said to be effective in speeding up recovery from disease.

Among the ancient Egyptians and Greeks, Frogs symbolized inspiration and fertility.
In Egypt, Hekt, the Frog goddess, protected new-born babies, hence Frogs are symbols of fertility and birth.

The Frog is also said to attract true friends and to help you find long-lasting love and in asian culture Frogs are said to bring fortune and luck.

In many Asian cultures, the frog or toad represents the yin side of nature, symbolizes the moon and can bring healing and prosperity. The Money Frog or Fortune Frog, called "Chan Chu" in Chinese, is particularly attuned as a conduit for the positive energy transfer of good fortune and prosperity.

The Money Frog (actually a three-legged toad), often holds a coin in its mouth and has a string of coins around his feet. He is thought to be the Chinese God of Wealth's personal pet. The frog representing the flow of wealth, money and luck, should be placed either facing a main entrance, or in the northern (career) area or in the southeastern (wealth) area to activate the flow of prosperity in your life. In a store, it should be placed prominently near the cash register, facing the direction of the door.

A family of frogs living in your garden are said to bring good luck to your home and all it's occupants.


The Chinese Ox symbolizes success, abundance and the accumulation of wealth. Oxen are steady, honest, gentle and reliable creatures. Patience and hard work bring success to the Ox. The Ox brings good luck in investments, business, the stock market, career, or in any financial situation. The Ox is considered a sacred animal in many parts of Asia; and has been known to grant wishes. As an emblem of spring, the Ox represents a bountiful harvest, happiness, joyful news and signs of a good year ahead. Display the Ox in the southeast corner of your house, to activate wealth and generate prosperity for the whole family. The Ox makes a perfect gift for newlyweds, co-workers and entrepreneurs.

Cats are also able to see in the dark and will frighten away evil spirits that have bad intentions toward your success.

The Money Cat is best-placed on your office desk, or next to a cash register. In your home, you should display the symbol of the cat in the southeastern, (wealth) area, or in the northeastern (inner knowledge) area.

Elephants
Due to its long life, Elephants are a Symbol of overcoming death.

Elephants are good luck in Feng Shui and the Ganeshsa is the Hindu God of Luck.
Elephant figurines placed on shelves or by doorways are said to ensure longevity and luck.

Elephants are a Symbol of Wisdom, Power, Loyalty, Intelligence, Strength and Solitude.

The Horse symbolizes success, loyalty, courage, speed and endurance. It is also said the horse can bring about career success, business cures and stimulate a good reputation.

Dream Catchers
Dreamcatchers, from Native American culture, are considered good luck, because they catch the negative images from dreams.

Feathers are an ancient charm for bringing good luck and they represent the journey of the soul to the other realm.

FIVE METALS RING

FLOWER OF LIFE

Four Leaf Clover-is a renown symbol that means good luck to the person who finds one. What do the leaves symbolize?
One leaf is for FAITH...The second for HOPE... The third for LOVE... And the fourth for LUCK! In Irish tradition the Shamrock or Three-leaf Clover represents the Holy Trinity: one leaf for the Father, one for the Son and one for the Holy Spirit. When a Shamrock is found with the fourth leaf, it represents God's Grace.

Fu - Blessing, Good Fortune, Good Luck
Fu is one of the most popular Chinese characters used in Chinese New Year. It is often posted upside down on the front door of a house or an apartment. The upside down fu means good luck came since the character for upsite down in Chinese sounds the same as the character for came.

Coins
"See a penny pick it up and all day long you'll have good luck. Leave it there and you'll despair."

Some even take the idea of luck to the other side of the coin, and believe that if the coin is face down that it's best to leave it on the ground. Luckiest of all, are Coins that are bent or have holes in them, especially if they turn up as change after making a purchase. The luck of such Coins is enhanced if they are carried in a left-hand pocket or worn around the neck.

Coins can bring luck in many ways.
- You will have good luck if you keep a jar of pennies in the kitchen.
- The first Coin you receive each day should be placed in an otherwise empty pocket and it will attract more.
- A Coin in a new jacket, handbag, or wallet will bring good luck.
- If you get pennies as change on a Monday, you will have good luck all week long.
- Many people consider it lucky to carry a Coin with their birth date.
- Some say that a Coin minted in a leap year will bring good fortune.

Coins also have a place in Feng Shui, as luck bringers.

Horseshoe
A Horseshoe symbolizes good luck, power of evil, good fortune and fertility.

Irish Wit Ring

Ji - lucky, auspicious, propitious
Hope all is well.

Lu - Prosperity
It used to mean official's salary in feudal China. Fengshui is believed to be the Chinese way to health, wealth and happiness. If you are interested in Fengshui, you may check out the book 'The Feng Shui Kit.'

Lucky Penny-Lots of superstitions center around money. Almost all forms of currency have at least one superstition associated with them. The most common superstition heard today, with respect to the penny, is the rhyming verse: "Find a penny, pick it up, and all day long you'll have good luck."

Rainbows
Rainbows are considered lucky, because we all know, if we find the end of the Rainbow, there will be a pot of gold.

Shou - Longevity
Shou also means life, age or birthday.

Four Leaf Clover
The Four Leaf Clover is a popular Western symbol of luck, probably due to its association with St. Patrick's Day.

Four-leaf clovers do exist, they just are not as common as the three-leaf variety. (Flora Brittanica). If you find one, it's considered good luck. Legend goes that when Eve had to leave paradise she took a four-leafed Clover along for Good Luck.

Tigers have long been considered lucky in chinese astrology. The tiger is also considered a protector against several evils, including being robbed and fires.

The Tursaansydan or mursunsydan ("heart of the walrus") is an ancient symbol used in Northern Europe. It was especially popular in Lapland. Some say it was used on Lappish shaman drums. The symbol originates from prehistoric times and incorporates a swastika.
The tursaansydÃ¤n was believed to bring good luck and protect from curses, and was used as a decorative motif on wooden furniture and buildings in Finland. During the 18th century the simple swastika became more popular in Finnish wood decoration than the more complex tursaansydan.

Wishbones have become a common tradition at Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter dinners. The general rule is that the wishbone is saved from the turkey or chicken dinner and dried overnight. The next day, two people snap it while making a wish. Each person uses their pinky finger to pull on an end. After the bone has broken, the one with the larger bit is granted their wish.

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[VERSE 1]I want you to love me,
like I'm a hot ride Be thinkin' of me,
doin' what you like
So boy forget about the world cause it's gon' be me and you tonight
I'm gonna make your beg for it,
then imma make you swallow your pride oooohhh
[CHORUS]
Want you to make me feel like
I'm the only girl in the world
Like I'm the only one that you'll ever love
Like I'm the only one who knows your heart
Only girl in the world...
Like I'm the only one that's in command
Cause I'm the only one who understands how to make you feel like a man, yeah
Want you to make me feel like
I'm the only girl in the world
Like I'm the only one that you'll ever love
Like I'm the only one who knows your heart
Only one...
[VERSE 2]
Want you to take it like a thief in the night
Hold me like a pillow, make me feel right
Baby I'll tell you all my secrets that I'm keepin', you can come inside
And when you enter, you ain't leavin', be my prisoner for the night, oh
[CHORUS]
Want you to make me feel like I'm the only girl in the world Like I'm the only one that you'll ever love
Like I'm the only one who knows your heart Only girl in the world...
Like I'm the only one that's in command Cuz I'm the only one who understands, like I'm the only one who knows your heart, only one...
[BRIDGE]
Take me for a ride, ride Oh baby, take me high, high Let me make you rise, rise Oh make it last all night, night Take me for a ride, ride Oh baby, take me high, high Let me make you rise, rise Make it last all night
[CHORUS]
Want you to make me feel like I'm the only girl in the world Like I'm the only one that you'll ever love
Like I'm the only one who knows your heart Only girl in the world...
Like I'm the only one that's in command Cuz I'm the only one who understands how to make you feel like a man
Only girl in the world...
Girl in the world...
Only girl in the world...