How to create an atmosphere of warmth in your home? How to attract prosperity and money? How to strengthen family relationships? Feng Shui at home can handle all these issues. To ensure that good luck never leaves your home, feng shui experts recommend having 12 strong talismans that will help you create a favorable environment in your home and solve personal problems.
Chinese red lanterns
is a talisman that helps you find love and strengthen relationships. They must be kept in the feng shui love zone - in the southwestern part of the house.
dream Catcher
- this is a powerful protection against negativity in the house during the period when we sleep. The dream catcher is a talisman of the North American Indians, and it has nothing to do with feng shui, but it is still necessary to keep it in your home in order to ward off evil spirits during sleep. This talisman is best hung in the bedroom above the bed.
Horse figurine
– a talisman for those who strive for a successful life and want speedy career growth. The most important thing is that the horse figurine is directed upward, thereby your career will strive to the top.
Fan
is not only an elegant accessory, but also a powerful talisman. It is especially needed by those who have many sharp corners in their home. As you know, sharp corners are sources of accumulation of negative energy in the house. If you have a lot of angular furniture and sharp objects, then the fan will dissipate negative energy and transform it into positive energy.
Eagle
– a talisman for those who set high goals for themselves. This is a talisman for ambitious people who crave fame, money and influence. If you place it in the feng shui glory zone, that is, on the south side of the house, then it will contribute to your personal growth and success.
Fish
is a talisman for attracting money. It is best to place the fish figurine in the wealth zone - in the south-eastern part of the house. This talisman promotes wealth, attracts money to the house and protects savings from theft and loss.
Lotus
- a talisman of wisdom and health. This amulet is best kept in the center of the house so that its effect spreads evenly to all household members.
Ship
, perhaps the most powerful talisman for attracting life success and profit. A figurine in the shape of a sailboat will help you find what you want most. It is best to store this talisman next to the front door or next to a window. To fully activate it, you should put coins, bills, jewelry and jewelry in it and place its nose in the center of the house, thereby creating the appearance that the ship is arriving at your house and bringing profit.
The Dragon
– a strong talisman that can bring both good luck in work and money, and improve the atmosphere in the house. It is a symbol of wisdom, success, life, development and prosperity. It will work best in the eastern part of your home, which represents development and financial success.
Feng Shui bells and pendants (wind music)
Chinese musical pendants (Fung Lin) and bells are traditional Feng Shui tools designed to harmonize the Qi energy in a room and have a stimulating and cleansing effect. Pendants are a set of plates made of metal, or hollow ceramic, wooden or metal tubes,
attached to a longitudinal or circular frame. According to the traditional teachings of Feng Shui, the melodious sound of pendants or bells creates an invisible path that connects the material world with the realm of spirits. During the daytime, this ringing dispels negative energy and protects the place from harmful influences. However, not everyone perceives the sound of pendants and bells the same way (they can be of different tones), so before you hang them in your home or office, make sure that the sound is pleasant not only to you, but also to other members of your family or your employees. If the melodious ringing is irritating to anyone in your environment, it is better not to use this protective product. Bells and pendants have the ability to slow down the rapid flow of Qi energy passing through doors and windows, as well as stimulate positive energy in rooms and corridors. In this regard, it is recommended to hang them, for example, above the bottom step of the stairs leading to the second floor of the building, if it is located directly opposite the front door. In this case, a positive effect will be observed only if the bells begin to move and ring when the front door is opened (most often, bells are hung in this way at the entrance to flower or antique shops, small souvenir shops, etc.).
The sound produced by pendants and bells can vary widely and depends primarily on the shape, size and relative position of the tubes or plates. According to Chinese tradition, pendants and bells made of seven, eight, nine pendants or tubes sound best. It should be taken into account that the hollow tubes will direct the flow of Qi energy upward.
Using metal pendants, you can increase the amount of Metal or Water energy in the zones corresponding to these elements (in the north, west and northwest). However, you should not hang them in the eastern or southeastern parts of the room, as they correspond to the element of Wood - here it is better to use pendants made of wood. And place ceramic pendants in the northeast and southwest.
Medallion under the horns
The main function of the medallion is to hold the heavy weight of the trophy. Therefore, they are made from wooden boards no less than 4 cm thick. In order to hang the exhibit on the wall, 2 metal brackets are attached to the medallion.
But you shouldn’t forget about the aesthetic role of the horn medallion either. After all, too large and bright designs will distract attention from the trophy itself. The size must also be appropriate.
You can choose the shape to your liking. The main thing is that the resulting product fits perfectly into the interior of the room where it will be located.
Often a tag with information about the date of shooting and the type of animal is attached to the medallion under the horns.
Crystals in Feng Shui
Even in ancient times, the Chinese came to the conclusion that crystals have the ability to accumulate energy, which can then be used for various purposes: for meditation, for concentrating intentions, for treating diseases, etc. In the art of Feng Shui, crystals are used to neutralize the negative energy of Sha Qi and stimulate the positive energy of Shen Qi.
Crystals are considered one of the main symbols associated with the element of Earth. Therefore, their help is resorted to mainly to stimulate energy in the southwestern, northeastern and central areas of the premises. Most often, transparent rock crystals are used for this purpose, but you can also place in the room a “brush” of green garnet (uvarovite) or amethyst crystals, that is, intergrowths of small crystals in the form in which they are found in nature.
As protective agents, crystals are most often used to improve the energy of dark and gloomy rooms. Since they can enhance the quality of natural light and diffuse it, sending chi energy into all areas of the room, it is recommended to hang the crystal on a chain or string in front of a window to attract more light and energy into the room. And on clear days, the sun's rays refracted in such crystals will form a Yang rainbow. This will promote active activity and create a cheerful and cheerful mood.
Currently, there are special hanging crystals designed to improve Feng Shui in residential and work areas. They are made of lead glass and have the shape of spherical polyhedra. The spherical shape contributes to the concentration of light rays falling on the crystal from all sides, and the edges of the crystal refract and reflect light, greatly increasing its positive impact. Typically, such crystals have a diameter from 10 to 70 mm. When choosing them, it should be taken into account that the larger the crystal, the more effective its action.
For hanging crystals (as well as other hanging Feng Shui protections), it is best to use a red ribbon or cord, the length of which is a multiple of 9 (9 cm, 18 cm, 27 cm, 36 cm, etc.).
Crystals can not only be hung near the window, but also simply placed in those places in the room where special energy should be activated. For example, if you place a crystal or lead glass ball in the north-eastern part of the room, it will stimulate the desire for knowledge.
If you want to help the successful implementation of your career plans, place a crystal ball in the eastern part of your office. However, crystals, like mirrors, should be used with caution. Numerous crystal faces can scatter not only light rays, but also other energy flows. And if the energy of any part of the room is damaged, by placing a crystal in it, you can further aggravate the situation.
How to hang moose antlers on the wall? Progress
First of all, the horns should be equipped with a special hole for a hairpin. You will have to work on a workbench equipped with a bench vice. If a home craftsman does not have this tool, then clamps will help him out.
When the horns are securely fixed, you can start drilling. If the material dangles, the hole will end up in the wrong place. To prevent the vice from damaging the processes, planks are installed between the horns and jaws. At this stage, it is important that the drill remains in a vertical position and does not change the specified direction. Next, the thread is cut using taps. Experts advise working with two taps. You should start with a rough one with a sharp tip and one notch, and finish with a finishing one with a blunt tip and two notches. Mostly, threads are cut using special wrenches.
If a home craftsman wants to save money, he can replace the branded wrench with a regular open-end wrench. For example, an M8 tap is used with 4 x 5 mm keys. The master decides how deep the hole should be based on the mass of the antlers. If the trophy weighs decently, then the hole should be deep. The optimal length is considered to be at least 4 cm. Then they begin to screw in the stud; it is advisable that it be screwed in all the way without any reserve.
Candles as an interior Feng Shui
Feng Shui in the home has many uses. Many people use candles as a decorative element in the interior of a room or office space, or as an additional source of light to create a romantic atmosphere. However, it should be remembered that Qi energy is activated not by the candle itself, but by its flame. Therefore, if you keep candles indoors just for decoration without lighting them from time to time, they will not bring any benefit. Candles should be placed in the north-eastern part of the room to stimulate the energy of the earth element. You can also light them in the corners of rooms or in alcoves where Qi energy stagnates. The southern part of the room will not be a suitable place for a candle: since this is the zone of Fire, its energy should not be further intensified so that it dominates the environment. When using candles, remember that they are a fire hazard. Always place lit candles in secure candle holders and never leave them unattended.
Paleontologists are sure that man invented decorating his home with figures of creatures made of stone, wood and clay even before he began to paint the walls of caves. In any case, this is evidenced by sculptural images of animals found where sites of primitive people were discovered.
During the years of the first civilizations, figurines were made mainly for various rites and rituals. The figurines symbolized the elements and forces of nature, everything that man feared and was in awe of.
Sculptural forms in Ancient Egypt were filled with a ritual, mystical essence. In Hellas, statues and figurines became a form of expression for the artist, a refined aesthetic.
The fashion for decorating a home with figurines reached its peak in the Baroque era, when sculpture was one with architecture and painting. Figurines - from miniature copies of famous sculptures to souvenir dolls brought from travel - have not left fashion and home since then. Even in the Soviet, unpretentious
At the time, almost every apartment had figurines of pioneers, cosmonauts, Olympic bears... And, of course, the legendary elephants, a symbol of cozy,
philistine
happiness.
Today there are so many figurines that it’s easy to get confused: which ones will really decorate the house, and which ones will be superfluous? How and where is it better to place them? - Let's figure it out.
Figurines for the interior: types and genres
First of all, let's clarify what a figurine is. Strictly speaking, this is a sculpture whose height does not exceed 80 centimeters and length – 1 meter.
Such things can have a cult purpose, utilitarian, or purely decorative. Figurines include copies of monumental masterpieces and monuments, souvenirs, ethnic crafts, awards, toys - soldiers, nesting dolls, Dymkovo buffoons and ladies.
The genre range of figurines or, in other words, small sculptures is as diverse as large sculptures. They are:
- portraits;
- mythological;
- household;
- historical;
- symbolic;
- allegorical;
- animalistic.
In principle, the names of the genres speak for themselves. Portrait figurines include busts, torsos and figures of people whose appearance is clearly distinguishable. Mythological - images of characters from various legends and tales. Household works include works illustrating everyday scenes from life. Historical miniature sculpture is dedicated to certain events and heroes. Symbolic and allegorical - personifies various phenomena, human qualities, sins and virtues. Despite the similarity of these two genres, sculptural allegories have an exact, well-known “decoding”, while symbolic allegories are more polysemantic and are interpreted differently. Well, figurines of the animalistic genre depict animals, which, however, can also be both a symbol and an allegory.
It is also worth mentioning the kinetic sculpture
– so-called mobiles, which, thanks to spring mechanisms, create the effect of continuity, the illusion of a perpetual motion machine.
Materials and features
Sculpture is therefore the most ancient form of fine art because it does not require specific raw materials. For the manufacture of interior figurines they use:
- stone – primarily marble;
- clay, faience and porcelain;
- metals and alloys;
- tree;
- glass, crystal;
- plaster, alabaster;
- precious and ornamental minerals;
- plastic, rubber, other synthetics.
Before you buy a nice sculpture or display a gift, answer the question: does its material match the style of your home?
Let's take, for example, bronze and marble, classical raw materials for sculpture, including small forms. Bronze serves to embody masculinity, strength and intensity. For example, a bronze bust of a thinker or an equestrian figurine of a military leader will add solidity and respectability to the study, but are unlikely to decorate the bedroom. And marble is used to convey the feminine, plastic, delicate forms. Marble psyches, naiads and nymphs will bring a bit of “yin” energy and even a little eroticism into the atmosphere, but they can disrupt the business, rational order.
Texture and style
Any interior will sparkle with expressive facets if you add figurines to it! The main thing is that their appearance matches the style of the house...
Thus, figurines made of marble, bronze and porcelain will be appropriate in historical interiors - from neo-Gothic to.
Figurines made of wood and earthenware will invigorate both. And if the wood is noble, exotic, then objects made from it will add chic to the surroundings.
Sculptures made of wood, porcelain and ceramics will emphasize the originality of the house if it is furnished in accordance with tastes.
Ceramics will take root both in a modern apartment and where it reigns, and will also fit well into furniture a la Russe, Provence, shabby chic, etc.
Figurines made from ornamental stones and minerals will add a touch of sophistication to any but the newest, purely functional styles. For example, a figurine of a cat made of onyx will remind you of Egypt, an elephant made of jade will transport you to India, a dancer made of jasper or agate will be a delightful find for lovers of art deco, and a pegasus or bear made of rose quartz or chrysoprase will highlight the atmosphere in the style.
Figurines made of bright plastic are useful when it comes to retro styles; there is no need to hide them when the owners also like perky, slightly ironic ones.
Crafts made from clay, wood, and straw will make a furnished home warmer.
And laconic, abstract designs made of steel, aluminum, copper and glass, mobiles and figurines made using the steampunk technique will appeal to fans of, and.
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Genre and style
It is also worth recalling the plot correspondence. Antique characters, heroes of myths, as well as copies of famous world monuments will find their rightful place in an impeccably classical setting, in interior styles classified as historical: Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Empire.
A miniature sculpture on a religious theme will harmonize with it: bronze or wooden allegories of divine love, repentance, mercy, mini-statues of prophets and angels.
Figurines of the historical genre, busts and figures of commanders, objects of military glory and valor are irreplaceable when it comes to the Empire style. Just as Baroque and Rococo cannot do without shepherdesses, marquises, Chinese mandarins, cupids, and genre scenes made of painted porcelain.
The more modern the style, the more modern the decor and, in particular, the miniature sculpture should be. This applies not only to the material, but also to the plot. Neither a winged seraph, nor Hercules defeating a lion, nor an elegant ballerina will fit into the styles and hi-tech, remember this.
Favorable symbolism
There is an opinion that certain figures can attract good luck. For example, the well-known elephants, arranged according to ranking, are responsible for abundance, stability and success. And a raised trunk, inlaid with stones or decorated with paintings, will become an antenna receiving positive emanations from space.
Stone frogs have also earned a good reputation. For many peoples, a pair of frogs symbolizes a strong, fertile marriage. And a frog, crowned with a crown and with a protruding tongue on which a coin is placed, will work as a “trap” for money.
Career growth is promised by objects reminiscent of movement: airplanes, rockets, cars, yachts, steamships... As well as a figurine of a horse, especially a white and rearing one.
A cat with its tail and paw raised is also considered a sign of good luck. It’s not for nothing that classic piggy banks are made in the shape of cats.
The turtle is also honored: according to Feng Shui, it is a powerful talisman that protects the health of household members. Her figurine can be made of bronze, copper, ceramics, glass... From anything that suits the style of the home.
A lizard made of malachite, carnelian or rock crystal is also suitable for the “position” of the protector of the house - it symbolizes peace and chastity.
In a children's room, a figurine of an angel can become a talisman, in a bedroom - a unicorn, bright mandarin ducks, a pyramid of three turtles or a swan pair, in an office - an amulet for career growth. And in the hallway, “place” a cockerel or place a sailboat - emblems of good news and hospitality.
Processing skulls without horns
It also allows the option when the horns are displayed with the skull of another animal. For example, deer antlers on. For this purpose and for many collectors, there are a couple of prepared skulls with stumps. Such skulls are prepared according to all the rules from hunted animals that have already shed their horns. Before the last stage of processing, special fasteners are inserted into the stumps on which the antlers will be attached.
Patterned decor on the skull is a rare but very valuable way to present a trophy
Skulls without horns can be bleached more easily than those with horns.
After boiling and cleaning, the bone is treated with a 15% hydrogen peroxide solution. Or another way - wrap the skull in natural fabric - you can use gauze in several layers and place it in the oven, where I slowly heat it to 70-80 degrees for several minutes. Next, after cooling, the fabric is alternately moistened with a solution of soda and denatured alcohol - 2-3 times. Then the skull is dried, clamped in a vice and the lower part of the skull is cut out. In place of the stumps, 6 mm holes are drilled - this is where the horns will subsequently be attached. Hollow tubes in the form of stumps, 3-4 cm long, are inserted into these holes.
Next, the skull must be thoroughly wiped with acetone, the base of the stumps must be sealed on the outside with clay, and on the inside with epoxy resin or any water-repellent glue. After 24 hours, the clay should be removed with a damp cloth, the skull should be thoroughly cleaned, dried and the joints should be covered with transparent glue. The transition from the forehead to the horns must be carefully processed - make the transition as natural as possible. To do this, prepare a mixture of clay, chalk, nitro varnish and glue. The antlers are attached using screws that are inserted into a drilled base. Be sure to treat the hole with acetone to degrease and fill the screw with glue. The skull is attached to the stand using wire.
Negative symbolism
Are there figurines with a negative charge?
You should be very careful when handling religious objects. Especially if they are associated with beliefs that are alien to us. We are talking, for example, about African masks, outlandish gods and other seemingly harmless trinkets. We do not know for what purposes these images are intended, in what rituals they are used. In any case, many terrible thrillers have been written and filmed about the destructive power of such paraphernalia... Psychologists warn that the source of problems can be figurines of predatory animals with gaping mouths, monsters, chimeras, sculptural images of cutting and piercing weapons. Such things awaken aggression and can provoke depression, anxiety, and outbursts of anger.
The question remains open about objects with a rich but unknown history. Yes, old, antique things are prestigious, but not always safe. No one knows in what hands they were, whose “currents” and thoughts they absorbed.
How and where to place figurines
A mantelpiece, console and coffee tables, a chest of drawers, a sideboard, a display cabinet, a rack, a wall shelf and even a window sill... The location of the figures depends on the set of furniture, which, in turn, is dictated by the style of the room.
The shelf above the fireplace is a classic option, as is the top of the chest of drawers in the bedroom. But modern homes may have neither. - No problem, place the sculptures on shelves equipped and built into the niche.
It is better to place your favorite collection (for example, netsuke figurines) in a special, illuminated display case: such a technique will indicate the exclusivity of the figurines and their museum status.
Large, noticeable figures and compositions can be placed on the floor - where they will be clearly visible, but will not disturb anyone. It is better for a sculpture that has undoubted artistic value to stand alone - this will make it an independent piece of furniture, a stylish art object. The more massive and expensive the figurine, the less it needs company, the support of other decorative elements.
It is advisable to group small figures and create logical and picturesque “collectives” from them. In the latter case, you cannot do without an idea that will connect the souvenirs conceptually. This could be a common genre, material, technique, a single theme, or, finally, a single era.
Do you want to tell about yourself without using words?
- Figurines will help!
A learned man is not at all boring if there is a comical copy of the author Guillermo Forchino on his desk. A strict business woman is feminine and vulnerable if she has a porcelain cat. And the one who seems to be a simpleton is not at all difficult if he collects bobbleheads by Shemyakin. In the best museums in the world, entire halls are dedicated to them - the motionless beauty of miniature sculptures reflects eras, traditions, and styles. Figurines for the home have always been endowed with secret meaning and aesthetics. We will talk about their use in a modern interior.
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When visiting other countries, we constantly shop at souvenir shops - we know where in our house this funny clown will fit and how perfectly that black Egyptian cat will fit into the decor. Are there any rules for placing figurines in the house or does it all depend on our whim? Let's discuss it right now.
“A strange title for an article about home decoration,” you might think, and in vain. Porcelain dogs, birds, wooden frogs and plaster gods hide centuries-old ideas of humanity. Sculptures of animals and semi-humans in many religions of the world are endowed with magical powers, and although the era of totemism is a thing of the ancient past, the modern city dweller still experiences the influence of this cultural “rudiment”. Which of them should be at home, how to fit them organically into the interior is a topic familiar to every lover of comfort. It is impossible to cover all the options in one small review, so I will focus only on the most popular ones.
What exactly will bring good luck?
- figurines with the meaning of movement: flow, takeoff, eroticism;
- figurines with mascot plants: clover, fern, lily of the valley;
- unicorns and white horses;
- colored fish and hedgehogs.
It’s great to place a shape depicting a sailboat or ship in the hallway; it will attract joyful events and good guests to your apartment!
How to prepare the horns and skull
There are several main stages in processing horns and skulls:
- The head of a killed animal is separated from the carcass immediately after shooting. To do this, an incision is made between the second and third vertebrae. Using a sharp knife, cut off the largest muscles, remove the eyeballs and tongue. In order to clean the head from the inside, a wire is inserted into the back of the head, the brain is shaken and taken out through this hole. Residues are washed off under a strong stream of cold water.
- If the separated head is generously sprinkled with salt, it will retain its “freshness” for several days. After this, the head must be boiled in spring or rain water. It is important that there are no chemical impurities in it. After all, their presence can affect the change in color of the skull and even contribute to its destruction.
- The head is placed completely in water. The horns must remain dry. For convenience, a special stand is often used that prevents the skull from falling lower. The skull must be boiled until the meat is completely separated from the bones. The “ready” head is left in the water until it cools completely. After this, the skull is removed and allowed to dry.
- Often the skull does not have an aesthetic appearance, and hunters prefer to “hang on the wall” only the antlers. In this case, a fine-toothed surgical saw is used to saw off all excess, leaving only a small area of the skull to which the horns are attached.
- If necessary, the skull can be bleached. To do this, mix ammonia and hydrogen peroxide in a ratio of 5:1. Cotton wool is soaked in this solution and wrapped around the skull. Leave to bleach for 15-20 hours. The horns should remain untouched.
- The horns also need to be carefully processed. If size allows, the future trophy is soaked for 48 hours in a saline solution. After this, rinse with running water. To give the surface a uniform structure, they are cleaned with fine sandpaper. Using a milling machine, you can also remove all irregularities and sand them. The final stage is treating the horns with stain. This will help disinfect them and protect them from external factors. If you wish, you can apply another layer of varnish on top. This will give the antlers shine.
A cat is always good
The sacred animal of Ancient Egypt, personifying fertility, has long been revered as a deity. Today, the religious significance of cats has faded, but people still believe in their power. A cat figurine in the house is not uncommon. This cute creature is beautiful in both porcelain and earthenware. I have a strong belief that souvenir manufacturers carefully study cat symbolism. They offer us a cat paired with a kitten, promising happy motherhood, and a cat with a raised paw, which according to Feng Shui promises an influx of money into the house, and a graceful cat with a raised tail, giving its owners prosperity and optimism. The figurine of a cat in the house has an ambiguous, but generally positive character, and therefore we choose it for good luck.
Advice: don’t buy cheap pop art, buy high-quality and really beautiful products. Rely on your taste and appreciate artistic restraint in such works.
What else is best to avoid?
- grotesque images;
- symbols associated with death: skulls, bones, weapons;
- caricatures and parodies;
- figures with the meaning of destruction, fall;
- cruciform structures;
- fearsome objects.
By the way, the well-known Baba Yaga, despite her ugly appearance and notoriety, is a positive image. Since ancient times, in the Slavic tradition, the old woman was revered as the guardian of comfort and prosperity, and it is better to place her figurine in the kitchen!
Hunting trophies and their collecting
They even came up with the term “trophy hunting.” People who hunt bears consider the skin, skull and claws of the killed animal to be trophies. Killed birds are stuffed or their claws and most beautiful feathers are preserved. Boar and elk heads are also highly prized. But the most valuable exhibit in any hunter’s collection is the horns of ungulates - elk, deer, deer or bison. Even if for some reason the animal only had one horn, it can be used to make a beautiful wall decoration. The horns of ungulates are not always the same size or shape. But this does not stop avid collectors at all.
An indicator of the success of any hunter is the collection of antlers of one animal. They are collected after the elk or deer shed their antlers. You need to monitor the ungulate, know all its habitats, and the main routes of movement. The main exhibit is a skull with horns, which the hunter obtains after the death of the animal.
The horns of ungulates are most often voluminous and heavy. A special shield or medallion is made for them. Medallions for hunting trophies can be purchased at the store or made with your own hands. Even a person without special knowledge and skills can cope with this matter.
Elephant protects the house
One of the most popular products is an elephant figurine in the house. Heat-loving giants, or rather their smaller copies, live calmly in our apartments, not paying attention to 30-degree frosts and the absence of the tropics. Here it is appropriate to recall the famous seven elephants that decorated chests of drawers and shelves in the 50s of the last century. According to the tenets of Hinduism, they bring happiness to the house with the whole caravan. Do you believe it? Take it and be happy! Many of them are made with such grace and virtuosity that they will complement the interior with an amazing oriental shade.
By the way, if you place an elephant with its trunk raised on the windowsill, facing the window, it will bring good luck in business. Hindus believe that the trunk receives positive energy from space and attracts it to your home.
What should the talisman be made of?
Today you can purchase many options for decorative horseshoes. But do they work as well as ancient amulets? Most likely no.
A real horseshoe “for luck” should be metal, or even better, hand-made from real iron using ancient technology (forged). The best talisman is not just a metal one, but also one found on the road (dropped by a horse). Then it not only carries the energy of iron, but is also charged with the energy of the horse, its owner and the blacksmith.
If you cannot find such a talisman, you should use an “experienced” horseshoe - that is, one that has already hung in a good home or office.
If you are choosing a talisman as a gift, pay attention to miniature crafts made of gold and silver that can be worn around the neck, as well as talismans made of wood or other natural materials.
You cannot hang plastic horseshoes in your house or those that hung in houses with bad energy.
The frog brings wealth
Maybe not a princess, but she also has the right to be present as an interesting symbol. She has the power to bring happiness, love, and wealth. For example, I have a small onyx frog with its tongue sticking out. They say that if you put a coin on it, no money will be transferred in the house. I put in five rubles, but no noticeable changes have been noticed yet, maybe I didn’t put in enough. I’m joking, of course, but I don’t think that the importance is exaggerated for a small figure in the house. There are many people who are convinced of the power of talismans and symbols.
A little about superstitions
Not everything is so simple with symbolic definitions. The Anubis figurine gives me conflicting feelings. The guide to the kingdom of the dead with the head of a jackal looks great, but the afterlife symbolism is confusing. Here, only personal preferences decide the issue of its placement on home shelves.
I do not recommend using strange gods from hot countries and snake figurines in the interior. The first one may call for unknown reasons, and they are alien to our latitudes, and the second one will bring coldness and indifference into the house.
All the others, turtles, dolphins, and swans, are not capable of harm, and you can safely arrange them at your discretion. Funny and sophisticated, funny and serious, they will fit perfectly into the interior of any complexity and, perhaps, will really deliver what their religious interpretation promises.
Speaking of religion, remember: any cross symbolizes impossibility, transmits the energy of prohibition and even death (crucifixion), and therefore it is better to avoid crossing fragments as a negative symbol.
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Feng Shui came to the Western world from Taoist philosophy, which is based on the powerful influence of the environment and external objects on a person’s worldview. This article talks about the meaning of some symbolism in Feng Shui.
To have a good financial position, you need to have a well-paid job, stable profits and luck on your side. Some of us wonder how to achieve this or how to influence the coming of luck? The answer is very simple, you can use special Feng Shui secrets that will help attract good luck to you and influence your career growth.
Some Feng Shui figurines are specially created to attract success, luck and prosperity to a person.
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Animal figurines
Animals act as patrons of the elements and natural phenomena in different religions and beliefs. Feng Shui also did not ignore the images of animals and birds.
Elephant
Majestic, kind and wise. This is what an elephant looks like. There is also a corresponding talisman in his honor. A figurine in the form of an elephant will bring wisdom to the inhabitants of the house and give an endless stream of spiritual strength. This talisman should depict an elephant with its trunk raised up. This will allow strong and positive energies to constantly flow into the house, and will also prevent dark energies from accumulating in the house. To prevent dark forces from entering the house at all, an elephant should be placed at the entrance to the home.
The location of the elephant on the southeast side will attract material, stable wealth. To attract external protection and support, the elephant is placed outside on the north-west side. By placing seven elephants in the correct sectors, one can consider the attraction of qi - energy that has a positive effect on people's lives - completed.
Horse
The horse mascot is considered a symbol of fame, popularity, prosperity and career. If you place it in the southern part of the apartment, you can soon hope for favorable changes in your life and career growth. The main thing is that the horse is pointing its head up and not down.
Phoenix
The phoenix bird is a unique mythical creature that will help you avoid trouble and teach you how to skillfully cope with difficult situations. As you know, the phoenix bird is capable of being reborn from the ashes again and again, and a person, being under its protection, will come out unscathed and learn to correctly set his life priorities.
This talisman bird has a beneficial effect on a person’s strength, energy and success. It is better to place the amulet in the southern part of the apartment, perhaps on a hill, as birds love to fly!
Turtle
The turtle symbolizes the beginning of all things on earth. It was she who first appeared on the planet, according to Eastern philosophy. It is she who represents a harmonious tandem of two opposite principles - feminine and masculine.
The symbol of a turtle in a house can bring good luck, success, health, wisdom to the residents of the house and a long happy life. Any thing with the image of this animal can serve as a symbol.
Other feng shui symbols
According to this teaching, some symbols can influence not only a person’s perception, but also help him achieve his desired goals in life. In Feng Shui, a big role is given to all kinds of symbols. Symbols are an integral part of this philosophy.
Coins
Ancient Chinese philosophy brought special meaning to coins. According to her, coins represent the union of Yin and Yang. This union attracts abundance, financial well-being and good luck in all endeavors.
Chinese coins, made specifically according to Taoist teachings, are recommended to be used as talismans to harmonize energy, time and space.
- To improve the microclimate in family relationships, coins placed under the pillows of both spouses help;
- To attract financial well-being in business, you need to hang a talisman - coins on the office door;
- To keep your wallet always full, you need to carry a talisman coin in it.
