1. Double Happiness Symbol
In Chinese characters, the phrase 'Double Happiness' exhibits perfect symmetry, symbolizing balance within the flow of energy. This symbol is frequently used in weddings to represent the completeness and enduring nature of marital happiness. However, the Double Happiness Symbol brings good fortune in love and marriage to both married and unmarried individuals. As a result, it is often used for home decoration, jewelry, keychains, and even clothing and accessory items.
The Double Happiness symbol not only represents marriage but also carries other Feng Shui meanings. When you look at the calligraphy, you can see two identical characters holding hands. 'Song' means two, and 'Hỷ' means joy. Thus, 'Double Happiness' symbolizes doubled joy. The phrase 'song hỷ lâm môn' is often heard and means wishing the homeowner two joys at once. Typically, the Double Happiness symbol is used as a wedding decoration, symbolizing the wish for another joy, such as the birth of a son or the flourishing of one’s career after the wedding.


2. Elephant Symbol
Elephants are large animals known for their gentle nature, intelligence, and strength, making them symbols of power. With sturdy, massive legs, elephants represent stability, like the unshakable Mount Tai. Therefore, elephants symbolize a strong country and a peaceful society. Hanging a Feng Shui painting of an elephant is believed to bring good fortune, luck, and happiness. In Buddhism, elephants are seen as symbols of mental strength, and elephant relief sculptures are commonly found in the temples of the Khmer people in the South, as well as in temples throughout Vietnam.
When one thinks of elephants, they are often reminded of silent strength, grace, kindness, and majesty. Elephants are commonly used in Feng Shui to seek peace, unlike other items that attract wealth and good fortune. According to Feng Shui, placing an elephant in your home will bring peace to your family and smooth business operations. Displaying brass or stone elephants at home can attract prosperity, while stone elephants can help neutralize negative energy, such as the weight of beams or rafters in your home. Additionally, elephant symbols can be engraved on jewelry like rings and necklaces, allowing you to carry them with you for protection.


3. Agate Bead
Essentially, agate is a variant of quartz and belongs to the Chalcedony group. Scientists have discovered that although agate has a similar chemical structure to quartz, its microcrystals are very fine. Therefore, when crafted and used, items made from agate always have a smooth and polished surface. Agate is easy to mine and abundant, making it relatively affordable. Anyone can purchase and own products made from this stone.
Since ancient times, agate beads have been considered a form of talisman for protection and removing negative energy. In some regions, newborn girls were often given an agate bracelet as a blessing for their well-being and health. Today, agate bracelets or necklaces are more commonly associated with bringing luck in love, rather than health, as they once were. On the market today, agate bead products are mostly made from agate or Carnelian. However, Carnelian beads are relatively expensive and difficult to find.


4. Pi Xiu Talisman
Pi Xiu is one of the most well-known lucky charms. Also called Tian Lu, Ba Jie, or Zhi Ta, this mythical creature is famous for its ability to attract wealth and good fortune, bring success in career and business, ward off negative energy, protect assets, and ensure peace for your home. In addition to home and office decoration, Pi Xiu is often worn to attract wealth and career advancement. Pi Xiu can be made from various materials, but the most powerful are those crafted from natural stone, which absorbs the Earth's energies accumulated over millions of years. Thus, Pi Xiu made from stone holds the most Feng Shui significance.
Pi Xiu loves to consume gold, silver, and jewels, always consuming but never regurgitating, making it the number one symbol for wealth. The Pi Xiu Feng Shui talisman is essential for people in business, sales, finance, and stock trading. In addition to treasures, Pi Xiu also feeds on evil spirits and demons. It is highly effective in repelling negative energy and protecting a space. Anyone, regardless of age or gender, can wear a Pi Xiu. When wearing it, it is important to choose one that matches your personal Feng Shui element. Additionally, placing Pi Xiu in a safe, on a wealth altar, or on a high surface, should always be done in pairs. The mouth of the Pi Xiu should face the main door or the door of a room; placing it in reverse will cause a loss of fortune.


5. Dragon and Phoenix Symbol
Dragon and Phoenix is a powerful Yin-Yang symbol in mythology. The Dragon represents male strength, while the Phoenix symbolizes grace and femininity when placed beside the Dragon. On its own, the Phoenix carries many Yang qualities, thus representing a different symbolic meaning. Together, the Dragon and Phoenix represent the king and queen.
The presence of the Dragon and Phoenix in a home always symbolizes a happy marriage, success, and the blessing of many sons. This is why the Dragon and Phoenix symbol is often featured in wedding decorations.
Dragon and Phoenix, also known as Long Phung, are sacred symbols in Vietnamese culture. They are part of the Four Sacred Creatures, which also include the Unicorn (Lân), the Turtle (Quy), and the Phoenix (Phụng). The images of the Dragon and Phoenix are commonly carved on Feng Shui items or used in religious offerings, intended to invoke good fortune and happiness. The Dragon is often depicted in Eastern mythology as a massive, snake-like creature with fish scales all over its body, a mane like a lion, antler-like horns, and the ability to ride the wind and clouds, breathing fire. The Phoenix is a bird symbolizing immortality, with the ability to regenerate. In Eastern belief, it is the only sacred creature placed alongside the Dragon in terms of importance.


6. Ancient Coin
Feng Shui Coins are commonly displayed within homes, offices, or workplaces with the intention of bringing wealth, prosperity, and good fortune to the owner. Today, the market offers a wide variety of ancient coins, each holding unique meanings. The choice of which coin to display depends on the owner's individual desires and goals. However, despite the variety of options, the original design of these coins remains unchanged: they are round on the outside with a square hole in the center. The round shape symbolizes completeness, vastness, and harmony, while the square shape represents seriousness and a strong belief in the owner's values and ideals.
In Feng Shui, Chinese ancient coins are known for attracting wealth into the home. As financial stability increases, individuals often experience a greater sense of comfort and happiness. These coins can be hung on walls, framed, or placed on surfaces such as coffee tables, bookshelves, or desks. What many people don't realize is that these ancient coins also serve as protective charms, bringing good luck to the owner. They can be transformed into jewelry like bracelets, earrings, or pendants, or simply carried as loose coins in your wallet. Additionally, the round and square shapes of the coin represent heaven and earth. By tying three coins together with a red string and hanging them at the entrance, it symbolizes that wealth is securely contained within the home. Many entrepreneurs also use this method by keeping a string of three coins tied with red string in their wallets, which not only attracts good fortune but also draws in greater wealth.


7. Endless Knot
The Endless Knot is a popular good luck charm used in Feng Shui during the ancient times. According to ancient beliefs, knots with no clear beginning or end represent a continuous flow of positive energy—undisturbed by failures, accidents, or misfortune. The harmonious design of the endless knot also symbolizes good fortune in love, marriage, and life. Many people believe that carrying this knot with them ensures smooth progress in all endeavors, bringing peace of mind and happiness.
The lucky knot, also known as the Endless Knot, is one of the powerful symbols used to activate positive energy. It is especially beneficial in energizing the living room by enhancing the flow of life energy. The knot of love is often worn by couples to receive its many benefits and promote harmony. This knot is eternal, with no clear start or end, similar to the infinity symbol, which is known to amplify and intensify energy. You can draw this symbol in your space and use incense to enhance its invisible presence. Alternatively, you can possess this knot in the form of a red cord pendant to further boost its energy.


8. Laughing Buddha
Laughing Buddha is a symbol depicted with a large belly and a broad smile, embodying the Buddhist desire to bring joy and happiness into life. Displaying a Laughing Buddha statue in your home represents peace, good fortune, joy, and happiness, bringing blessings and positive energy to the household. In addition to large statues, the Laughing Buddha is also crafted in various sizes, making it suitable for display on coffee tables, desks, or even as engraved designs on jewelry such as rings or pendants, allowing you to carry it with you.
In Vietnamese culture, the image of Laughing Buddha is well-known, but not everyone fully understands the meaning behind the different representations and poses of the statue. For example, the wooden statue of the Five Blessings Laughing Buddha symbolizes a large and happy family, always in good health and free from worries—a perfect family that everyone dreams of. Another depiction shows the Laughing Buddha sitting under a peach tree with a joyful smile, which represents not only the happiness and joy of life but also the Buddhist wish to bring happiness and laughter into the lives of every family.

