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.
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The Chinese CranesLongevity, health, happiness, wisdom and good luck |
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Chinese often say money can make a ghost turn a millstone. It is to say money really can do a lot of things.
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The Lucky Money Cat
Money luck, business, wealth, prosperity and opportunities
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.
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| 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. |
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.
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.
Dreamcatchers, from Native American culture, are considered good luck, because they catch the negative images from dreams.
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 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.
"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.
A Horseshoe symbolizes good luck, power of evil, good fortune and fertility.
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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.'
Rainbows are considered lucky, because we all know, if we find the end of the Rainbow, there will be a pot of gold.
Shou also means life, age or birthday.
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.
The tursaansydän 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.
