The Elephant a revered Symbol in Feng Shui for good Luck and Wisdom

The Elephant a revered Symbol in Feng Shui for good Luck, Wisdom and More

Elephants are revered symbols in many cultures as they are the largest living land mammals. In Feng Shui they stand for strength, protection, wisdom and luck!

As with all icons, touch your own connection. What do elephants mean to you? Bring your intuition together with ancient wisdom and use the elephant symbol to invite positive energies into your home and life.

Elephant Symbolism

Native to Asia and Africa, the elephant was admired and equated with mythical animals like the dragon and the phoenix. Buddhism originated in India and spread to East Asia with its symbols and teachings. Elephants are revered in Buddhism and are one of the seven precious treasures of the universal monarch. Like a snowy mountain, the elephant embodies dignity, majesty and power.

In much of Buddhist and Hindu iconography, deities ride elephants and are regarded as revered vehicles for transmitting spiritual teachings. In the Vedic systems, Ganesha is one of the most popular and loved deities. He has the head of an elephant and the body of a boy. In ancient times, elephants were trained to fight because they were so strong they could take down any obstacle. Therefore, Ganesha is the deity appointed to remove obstacles.

White Elephants

All elephant images are symbols of protection, good luck and wisdom, however, white elephants are particularly auspicious. It is said that the Buddha’s mother dreamed of a white elephant before giving birth to him.

Protection at Entrance  

A pair of elephant statues, similar to fu dogs, can be placed near the entrance of a home to provide protection. The two big and powerful elephants can fiercely guard the house. In ancient times, elephants were trained for war from a young age, so today we can consider them protective symbols.

For Feng Shui, they can be positioned to face outwards, thus guarding the main entrance of the home. The icons can be placed either on the inside or outside of the entry, as you choose.

Good Fortune

Pictures of elephants in the home invite luck and wealth. Elephants are often depicted wearing the wish-granting jewel to bestow good luck. You can place elephants at the front door to invite that positive energy. You can also place them near the desk for better luck in your career.

Abundance

Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of abundance, is often depicted with four elephants. Elephants are a particularly powerful symbol of wealth and royalty. Elephants are also associated with gray rain clouds to bring bountiful harvests.

An Elephant for every Bagua area

 If you want to use the elephant as a Feng Shui symbol in your home, please click on elephant and the aqua-map.

 

Creating Feng Shui in Living Room

Creating Good Feng Shui in the Living Room

Creating a balanced and positively energetic home is the essence of living with good Feng Shui. The living room in particular is extremely important as this is where the family gathers, where there is a lot of entertainment and therefore it is a room where there is constant activity. For a household to enjoy good Feng Shui, this part of the home must be welcoming to all who enter and filled with good chi.

Here are some simple steps to instantly improve your living room Feng Shui.

Clean up and keep things tidy

Remove all clutter and give the living room a thorough spring cleaning. Clutter leads to stagnant energy, holding back negative chi and blocking the flow of good chi. By removing old, damaged or unwanted items, you allow new energies to enter the space. Clear tabletops and wipe down figurines, photo frames and any memorabilia you want to keep and throw away those you don’t want to keep. Open your curtains, windows, and doors at least once a day to let in fresh air and sunlight.

CLEARANCE

Burn some incense and clean the living room of stale chi with bells or singing bowls. This is especially helpful if there has been a recent dispute in this area.

BALANCE OF THE 5 ELEMENTS

The five elements – earth, metal, water, wood and fire – represent the cycles of nature that determine our health and well-being. When the elements are in balance, happiness and happiness can manifest for everyone in the home. When out of balance, they cause emotional turmoil and conflict between residents. Make sure you have all 5 items in your living room. You can use the elements themselves or use shapes and colours that represent the 5 elements.

The colours of the earth are earthy brown, yellow and beige. The shapes representing the earth are squares. Natural crystals are wonderful enhancers of earth chi.

The metal colours are white, purple, grey and metallic. The shapes that represent metal are spheres and circles. To reinforce the metal element, furniture and decorative items made of brass, copper or other metals can be used.

The water colours are black and all shades of blue. The shapes representing water are curvy and wavy. Water features such as aquariums and water bowls can be used to emphasise the element of water.

The wood colours are exclusively shades of green. The shapes that represent wood are rectangles and columns. Indoor plants are great for strengthening Wood Chi.

Fire colours are red, maroon and orange. The shape that represents fire is the triangle. Lights, lamps and candles are wonderful enhancers of the fire element.

GET THE CORRECT SITTING POSITIONS

The seating direction of each family member when they meet in the living room is also important. If possible, everyone should look in one of their lucky directions. This will help ensure family harmony within the home. You can use our KUA calculator to look up your lucky and unlucky directions.

Arrange your sectional sofa, chairs, and TV so family members can face one of their four happy directions. There should be a comfortable seat for each member of the household. Also, have extra seating available for guests because we want everyone to feel welcome and welcomed. Ideally, the seats should face each other to invite conversation and interaction. Eliminate clutter or obstacles that might prevent you from walking comfortably around the seats and avoid people sitting with their backs to the door.

Do’s and taboos for the living room

Create a collection of meaningful items, e.g. B. Memorabilia from family trips and family photos. Make sure your choice conveys happy energies. When you see these articles, they should bring a smile to your face.

DO NOT display paintings or photos of wild animals such as tigers in the living room. Weapons such as firearms and swords should also be avoided.

While living plants bring life-giving chi, not all plants are equally fortunate. Avoid plants with thorns or sharp leaves like cacti or anything that looks menacing.

A laughing Buddha in the living room is a great addition to increase the energies of happiness and togetherness.

 

Feng Shui Art Ideas for 2023

Feng Shui Art Ideas for 2023 

Displaying art is a great way to add personal style to your home, and if it’s lucky, even better! Only hang art on your walls that evokes positive emotions. Avoid as much as possible showing art featuring wild animals or showing violence, misery, suffering or sadness as these are the last things we want to attract into our lives.

In fact, the best works of art for Feng Shui are those that contain auspicious symbols and take into account elemental relationships. Placed in the right sectors, these have the power to raise the good vibes present and draw a whole lot of happiness into your home and into your life.

#1 Star in the Southwest

Enhance the winning energies of the #1 Victory Star in the Southwest with the “Silver Sardines” print.

Set in a tranquil sea of blue, this print supports the Water element of the Victory Star. Abundance is activated with fish, symbolically drawing all kinds of good fortune towards you. Excellent for boosting career luck in 2023.

#2 Star in the East

The East is the health sector of the Pa Kua and in 2023, it also plays host to the #2 Illness Star. Boost health luck by placing the “Emerald Wu Lou” here.

This piece brings much needed Fire energy to calm and subdue the detrimental Wood energy of the #3 Star. The ginkgo leaf is a powerful symbol of resilience, strength, and longevity. Displaying this strengthens physical endurance and helps one power through difficult challenges.

#3Star in the Southeast

To remedy the #3 Quarrelsome Star, place the “Ginkgo Leaves” in the Southeast.

This piece brings much needed Fire energy to calm and subdue the detrimental Wood energy of the #3 Star. The ginkgo leaf is a powerful symbol of resilience, strength, and longevity. Displaying this strengthens physical endurance and helps one power through difficult challenges.

#4 Star in the Centre

This “Peach Blossompiece is a wonderful choice for enhancing popularity and romance luck brought by the #4 Romance Star.

The peach blossom is a symbol of softness, peace and purity. It signals the arrival of spring and represents the renewal of life. Having your image in your own space increases attractiveness and like-ability. Very good to attract new love occasions! Display in the middle of the house.

#5 Star in the Northwest

To suppress the Misfortune Star in small tai chi spaces like bedrooms and offices, place these “8 Metal Chinese Coins” in the Northwest.

The Metal element here helps overcome the dangerous Earth energy of the #5 Star. Because Northwest is also a Metal sector, having this here brings travel luck and helpful people as well.

#6 Star in the West

The #6 Heaven Star brings blessings from heaven, generous benefactors, helpful allies and windfall luck. Support the flow of energy connecting Earth and Heaven by placing the “Angel Wings with Sacred Geometry” in the West.

 The seed of life in this symbol of sacred geometry represents creation and reminds us of the oneness of all. It is a strong amplifier of the #6 star’s metal element and when placed in the West it also activates the Pa Kua’s Creativity Sector.

#7 Star in the Northeast

The #7 Metal Star flying into an earth sector further amplifies its unpleasant effects. To remedy this, place the “Circles” print in the Northeast.

Its cool blue and lavender shades represent the Water element to exhaust the vicious Metal chi of the #7 Star. The circles represent the infinite nature of energy, which helps to protect, heal and strengthen.

#8 Star in the South

One can never have enough wealth enhancers when activating the lucky number 8. Capture its good fortune energies this year by placing the “Eight” in the South.

In Chinese numerology, 8 represents money luck, wealth and prosperity, 100birds symbolise the abundance of wealth-generating opportunities and 6 apples attract harmony sent from the heavens.

#9 Star in the North

Activate the auspicious properties of the#9 star by displaying this “Auspicious Goldfish” print in the North.

8 red and 1 black goldfish is well-known to be the best combination of goldfish to keep if you want to attract long-lasting wealth and prosperity. Helps draw all the good fortune energies brought by the #9 Star into one’s life.