Feng Shui Lucky Objects

When it comes to that elusive stuff called luck, every culture has its own traditions, but it is remarkable how often these cultural traditions overlap. In this article you will read those well known and easily available objects that are believed to be lucky by the Chinese. You may find that your own particular culture has the same or similar beliefs, but what sets the Chinese apart is knowing where to place these lucky objects so as to benefit most from their good vibrations.

How To Benefit from The Lucky Objects

Lucky objects are symbol of good fortune, good health and positive aspirations. You should display them prominently so that their symbolism will be impressed on your mind. These impressions will inspire in you positive thoughts that lead to actions that will help you to attain your goals. Different objects are used for specific goals. Certain objects are considered to be lucky, only if they are placed in the right spot, where the right spot is, depends on the type and purpose of the object. The following are some of the most popular lucky objects and where to place them; these items are available in Chinese stores.

DRAGON

The dragon is a symbol of authority, it can be strategically placed in an office to symbolize the authority and power of the chief executive. Place your dragon on the dragon wall (you're left when you face the door) but be sure it does not appear to be heading toward the door or a window.

PHOENIX

The phoenix is a symbol of renewal. It is well placed in the front section of the house, just be sure the bird is not "flying toward the door."

TIGER

Tigers represent bravery and strength. They can be placed in a den or an office. A tiger should not have its mouth open or look as if it is "ready to pounce."

HORSE

The horse symbolizes power and movement. It is often used by people who would like to travel. There is a special feng shui technique in placing a horse that is said to aid an application for visa or emigration. A horse painting or sculpture can be placed on, or near an executive's desk to reinforce his image as a powerful and dynamic man, but it should not be headed toward the door or a window.

ELEPHANT

Elephants should always have their trunks turned upward, as if trumpeting, this meant to herald good news. They can be placed in the entrance hall, but not directly facing the door.

TURTLE

A turtles symbolizes longevity and constancy. They can be placed in the rooms of the elderly, but as they are slow moving creatures, they are not recommended for an office or workplace. Sometimes several small turtles are placed in a circle, preferably on a circular table. This symbolizes perpetuity.

MONEY CAT

These cute cats are very popular lucky objects. Although originally Japanese, they are presently the craze in Hong Kong Money cats can be seen hanging from the rear vision mirrors of most Hong Kong taxis. The more expensive models in restaurants, shops and private homes. They are meant to be white, with a gold and black spots on their fur that look like coins, but there are now some plain gold versions available. They can be placed facing the door or on a fortune table. If you have a live cat with this coloring, take good care of it, it may attract money into your house.

FORTUNE FROG

Fortune Frogs are great conversation pieces. Some are very large and quite garish in color. The frog (actually a three-legged toad) holds a coin in its mouth and has strings of coins around its feet. It should be placed facing the door to catch the money of passers-by. In a store it can be on or near the cash register, facing the direction of the door.

NATURAL QUARTS CRYSTAL

Natural Quartz Crystals are very much in use by modern geomancers because if the piezo electric energy they generate. A crystal ball, a cluster or terminator, if well-placed, can diffuse its good energy throughout a room and can neutralize some type of yin chi. Sometimes multi-faceted, man-made, crystal balls are used in feng shui, but these are only capable of refracting light; unlike natural quartz, they do notgenerate energy. In order for them to be beneficial, they must be placed or hung where there is natural sunlight, or a good incandescent light source.

GOLDEN TAEL

In China, gold is not sold in ounces, but in taels. A Taels is slightly heavier than an ounce and has a particular shape. Imitation tael made of shiny golden metal or plastic are considered to be symbols of prosperity, they are usually placed on a fortune table.

A LAUGHING BUDDHA

This jolly fellow is a symbol of prosperity, joy, and the proliferation of the family. He is usually prominently placed in the living room, dining room or family hall.

FORTUNE TABLE

One of the most interesting ways of attracting luck is to have a fortune table. An ideal location is a corner that is well-protected by solid walls on either side, has no beam or light directly overhead, and is furthest from the door.

Some of the items that can be placed on your fortune tables are, quartz crystal balls or clusters; a fortune frogs; a money cat; golden taels; a small dish of chocolate gold coins, or other round gold candies (which can be eaten and replaced occasionally)

A live plant can be placed on or beside your fortune table. It should not have spikey leaves or thorns. If it wilts, replace it with a fresh one.

An open-mouthed earthenware jar with a few coins inside can be placed next to your table, this is said to attract money.

A prosperity painting should be on the wall behind your fortune table. Prosperity paintings can be; lucky calligraphy or poems; scenes of farmers harvesting golden grain; fishermen netting abundant fish; fresh food and fruits; or beautiful houses and gardens.

A fortune table accumulates wealth by stabilizing the chi, therefore, do not place on it or near it, any item that either moves or depicts movement, e.g, galloping horses; flying birds; cars and conveyances; mobile sculptures; fish tanks; etc.

AQUARIUM

An aquarium is considered lucky and can bring prosperity into the house, if it is properly positioned. Fish can also absorb negative chi, particularly the blackmole (blackmoor) variety, which are very sensitive. If you have blackmoles in your tank, and they die easily, check the water temperature, the aerator and the type of fish food. If all there are correct, but the fish are still dying, their death can then be considered as an indication that the house has negative energy.

In Hongkong, when locals move into new premises, they install near the front door, a fish tank containing six or eight blackmoles and one gold fish. The blackmoles absorb negative vibrations that are inherent in the place, or left behind by previous tenants, dead fish are immediately replaced, and the process continues until all the bad luck is absorbed.

Locate your aquarium in areas of your house or room that require activity. That would generally be defined as the left(dragon) wall and the front wall. Do not place your aquarium on the right (tiger) wall, or on the rear wall, as these should be steady.

The shape of your Aquarium:

Round, cylindrical, hexagonal or rectangular shapes are suitable for an aquarium. It is better not to use square or triangular tanks, as these shapes represent earth and fire which are inimical to the water element. Your aquarium should be aerated to enhance its capacity to activate chi.

Color and number of fish:

A predominance of black, gold, or silver is good. Limit the number of red fish, as red conflicts with the water element. The number of fish in the aquarium is also considered. When the purpose is to enhance prosperity, you can have, 1, 6, 8, or 9 fish. Avoid having 2, 5, 7, or 10.

Your geomancer should consider the energy grid of the house and calculate the influence of the annual moving stars before recommending the positioning of your aquarium.

CLOCK

Feng Shui consultants often place a clock in an area of the house that has good chi, so that the movement of the clocks hands or pendulum will stimulate the chi and let it circulate throughout the house. If you are unable to get expert advice, it is acceptable to place a clock on the left (dragon wall or on the front wall of the room, it should not be placed facing the main door.

Clocks remind us that "time is running out," this is the reason why Chinese people don't use them as a gift item. Clocks come in all shapes and sizes, the best shapes are round, oval, hexagonal, and octagonal.