The tiger, a dangerous carnivore, holds a close connection to human life. Symbolizing strength, it's revered in folklore. Today, tiger statues are popular for their unique Feng Shui benefits.
The tiger, an icon of power and grandeur, signifies superior status, rightly earning the title of mountain lord. Thus, a tiger symbol in the home represents authority, health, achievements, and abundant fortune.
Tiger
Tiger2. Rooster - One of the 12 zodiac animals.
Among the 12 zodiac animals, the rooster has always been closely associated with daily life, especially in the cultures of East Asia. By nature, roosters are early sleepers and early risers. The crowing of the rooster follows a strict and accurate pattern, symbolizing dawn. In ancient times, people used roosters to measure time (roosters crow at night, usually starting around 11-12 PM, and they crow once every 2 hours. People used the number of crowing to calculate the time). The ancients also believed that the crowing of the rooster in the morning helped dispel some evil spirits by signaling the coming of dawn.
The rooster is a popular feng shui item, often used in interior decoration in offices. The material of this animal determines its effectiveness in feng shui in the workspace. With the meaning of promoting vitality and attracting life force, the rooster is often decorated in offices with bronze material.
According to the feng shui belief in the five elements (Yin-Yang), the Rooster (Rooster position in the West) belongs to the Metal element. Therefore, it is suitable to decorate the rooster feng shui in the West of the office. If the rooster statue is made of wood, it is good to decorate it in the South to attract good luck. Additionally, the outstanding feature of the feng shui rooster is its ability to eliminate adverse influences for the space. Therefore, placing the rooster statue in the guest room facing the door can prevent your business partner from turning away during business dealings.
Golden rooster statue
Rooster - One of the 12 zodiac animals.Leading the 12 zodiac animals, the Mouse is the symbolic animal for those born in the Year of the Rat. In folklore, the mouse is associated with quick wit and intelligence. In Feng Shui, the mouse symbolizes prosperity and abundance. The mouse is a familiar animal in the lives of East Asian people, existing alongside rice cultivation. It has become an image in poetry, literature, and a Feng Shui symbol in people's lives.
From the cultural image in East Asia, Feng Shui mouse figurines also bring good energy. According to Feng Shui experts, mice bring prosperity because they are quick at finding food and reproducing. Where there are mice, it means there is an abundance of food.
Not only that, mice also bring luck in relationships, helping the marital bond become stronger and avoiding conflicts. In Feng Shui, the mouse is a symbol of agility and sharpness, improving life in a positive direction.
According to Feng Shui experts, when placing a mouse figurine, it should face Northeast or Northwest for overall blessings and all wishes fulfilled. Avoid placing the mouse figurine in the East or North to ward off negative energy.
Golden mouse statue - the mascot of 2020
Golden Mouse4. The Ox - Foundation of Livelihood
For rice-growing countries like Vietnam, the ox is a valuable asset for farmers, aiding them in cultivation, plowing, and transporting agricultural products to the market. Since ancient times, the image of the ox has become familiar, abundant in poetry and literature.
On the first day of the new year, paintings or statues of the ox carry many virtues - diligence, gentleness, and strength - symbolizing peace, abundance, and bringing luck and prosperity to your family.
Golden Ox Statue
The Ox - Foundation of Prosperity5. Horse - Galloping to Success
Individuals working in government offices often seek good health and career advancements in the new year. They use paintings, images, or sculptures of the horse, usually in the pose of galloping with 4 or 8 legs, to pray for successful endeavors.
The horse is one of the domesticated animals used in daily life in both Eastern and Western cultures. It symbolizes loyalty, devotion, and is associated with wealth and success, often referred to as galloping to success.
Artwork: Galloping to Success
The Horse - Galloping to Success
6. The Golden Fish - Symbol of Prosperity
The Golden Fish - an emblem of intelligence, tranquility, and enduring life, holds significant meanings in various religious beliefs. In Feng Shui, having a tank of golden fish inside the house attracts a powerful flow of prosperity, wealth, and luck.
In ancient Egypt, golden fish were considered a source of spiritual encouragement, motivating family members and stabilizing the nation. In ancient Greece, they symbolized happiness in marriage and relationships. In Buddhism, golden fish represents reproductive ability, abundance, and harmony.
Therefore, choosing to adorn your living space with the Golden Fish - a creature associated with abundance and good fortune - is a wise decision.
The Golden Fish - Symbol of Prosperity
Golden Fish - Symbol of Prosperity7. The Turtle - Representing the Four Sacred Animals: Dragon, Unicorn, Tortoise, Phoenix
The Four Sacred Animals, including the turtle, are often worshiped in revered temples for their ability to suppress negative energy and dispel misfortunes for those who seek blessings. Consequently, crafted items resembling the turtle serve as protective charms and Feng Shui elements within homes, ensuring the well-being of families and praying for longevity and health, inspired by the turtle's remarkable lifespan among other animals.
Golden Turtle Statue
Golden Turtle Sculpture8. Dog - A Human's Trusted Companion
According to the beliefs of many, dogs are animals that bring luck, blessings, and joy to the family. Many households place a dog statue at the entrance, facing outward to bring peace, luck, and goodness to the home.
On the first day of the new year, if a dog runs into the house, it is believed that the family will encounter much luck and prosperity throughout the year. This is why there's a folk saying, 'When a cat comes, it's difficult; when a dog comes, it's prosperous.'
Golden Dog Statue
Dog - A Human's Trusty Companion9. Elephant - Majestic and Powerful Creature
Elephant is an animal that embodies both human-like and divine characteristics. It symbolizes wealth and luck in Feng Shui. Placing an elephant statue inside the house brings stability to the home and favorable business ventures.
Depending on the material used to craft an elephant figure, we can apply it for various purposes. For instance, an elephant made of bronze or stone placed facing a river or the sea attracts wealth. On the other hand, an elephant made of bronze or ceramic serves to dispel negative energy beneath the floor...
Elephant Sculpture
Elephant - Majestic and Mighty Creature10. Pig - Symbol of Abundance and Happiness
Pig - a gentle and familiar animal to humans. In daily life, it symbolizes an abundance of food, material happiness, and domestic bliss. Due to its prolific and easy reproductive abilities, the pig is also considered a symbol of joy for couples struggling with infertility. Placing a golden pig figurine in the bedroom is believed to bring happiness and fulfill the wish for children.
Pig - Symbol of Abundance and Happiness
Pig - Symbol of Abundance and Happiness11. Dragon - Symbol of Prosperity and Wealth
The Dragon, though mythical, holds significant symbolism representing luck. Decorating your home with a dragon figurine brings forth a powerful life force to the family. The Dragon, a sacred creature, symbolizes the strength and authority of the universe.
Therefore, placing a dragon statue facing the main door or window will attract abundant prosperity to the family, ensuring smooth sailing in endeavors. Despite being mythical, the dragon has been highly esteemed in the human subconscious, depicted in various artworks and embroideries.
Dragon - Symbol of Prosperity and Wealth
Dragon - Symbol of Prosperity and Wealth
12. Pixiu - The Mythical Creature
In modern Feng Shui items, Pixiu is a mythical creature favored by many for seeking wealth and career success. According to legend, Pixiu is a mighty beast that brings goodness and prosperity to people. Highly popular.
Pixiu, like Kirin, is one of the 9 offspring of the Dragon, divided into male and female. The first type has two horns, known as a powerful creature with the ability to ward off evil spirits. The second type has only one horn, born without an anus, has an appetite for gold and silver without digesting, resembling a guardian deity, a symbol of wealth, often adorned in homes to signify the desire for prosperity.
Pixiu Statue
Pixiu - Imaginary Creature
13. Money-Frog - Symbol of Prosperity
Money-Frog or the money-in-mouth toad is a symbol of wealth and auspiciousness. It represents luck in business, bringing peace to the family. The frog often holds an ancient coin in its mouth, signifying the influx of wealth into the home.
Traditionally, the Chinese believe that having a frog under the well or in the pond of your home can protect your family from lurking dangers and unfortunate events. Hence, many people choose this item as a gift for friends and family during celebrations, with the intention of turning bad luck into good fortune in home Feng Shui.
Money-Frog
Money-Frog - Symbol of Prosperity
14. Eagle - Majestic Ruler of the Sky
Beyond the Dragon, Unicorn, Tortoise, and Phoenix, the Bald Eagle is also regarded as a spiritual creature influencing human cultural and spiritual life. Many places worldwide worship the bald eagle.
The Bald Eagle figurine is currently one of the most favored Feng Shui items, especially approaching this upcoming Lunar New Year. Its Feng Shui properties are depicted in every part of this majestic bird. The Bald Eagle's head with sharp, keen eyes creates an imposing demeanor, suppressing negative energies. The broad, outstretched wings symbolize embracing life force, bringing positive energy and luck to the homeowner. The sharp talons concentrate strength, symbolizing resilience.
Eagle Sculpture
Bald Eagle - Majestic Ruler of the Sky
15. Lion - the Lord of the Mountains
In the beliefs of the ancient East, each animal carries its own spiritual significance. While the turtle symbolizes stability, the dragon represents power, and carps symbolize wealth and prosperity, the lion embodies majestic authority, prosperity, warding off evil, balancing yin and yang, reigning over fortune, aligning with the qualities of the lord of the mountains.
It is precisely due to the noble characteristics of the lion that many companies and families choose to place lion stone sculptures at the entrance to showcase authority and to dispel negativity, avoiding bad omens, especially during the Lunar New Year.
Pair of Lion Stone Statues
Lion
16. Peacock – Triumph and Glory
Even though all creatures bloom and flourish during the New Year, none can compare to the vibrant and proud appearance of the terrestrial 'Phoenix.' The peacock, long known as the 'Phoenix on Earth,' is a bird representing rarity, authority, and grace, embodying dignity and elegance in every part of its body.
Its long, colorful tail feathers resemble a stretch of coins that the homeowner reaps during the New Year. Therefore, artworks featuring peacocks also convey wishes for prosperity and wealth for the homeowner, similar to paintings of carps in a lotus pond.
Peacock – Majestic Triumph
Peacock – Majestic Triumph
Embrace the mystical charm of the unicorn in Feng Shui. This enchanting creature is known for warding off negativity, preventing harmful energies, and bringing peace to your home. The unicorn is a symbol of gentleness and holds various meanings:
- Wards off negativity and prevents harmful energies
- Dispels the three killings
- Enhances luck and reduces family troubles
- Counters the negative effects of the White Tiger
Place the unicorn in key areas like the living room, workspace, or bedroom. With the approaching Tet holiday, bring home a unicorn figurine to usher in luck and positive vibes for your family!
Pair of jade unicorns
Unicorn