| J |
| Jade
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Jade
(crystal) is a sacred stone in China, as it is known to be worn
for promoting longevity and ensuring prosperity for future descendants.
The Chinese would also carve butterfly images from jade, which was
worn as a love-attracting pendant or given to another in hope of
finding the one true love. Wear jade while gardening or bury some
in the garden as it has been said to improve the life of your plants.
To symbolise increasing your wealth plant a Jade plant in the garden.
Place it in the southeast of a shop or displayed in the window,
it represents attracting customers to your business. Click
here for Jade Talismans. |
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Jasmine |
A
well known flower in Asia that enhances romance, love, warmth and
joy. Burn some Jasmine essential oil, in an oil burner, in your
Southwest (romance) sector or East (health) sector of the home or
workplace to also reduce anxiety, stress, moodiness and bitterness. |
| Jewellery |
A
personalised aspect of Feng Shui. Worn to attract luck-enhancing
Chi and symbolise protection. Jewellery featuring auspicious symbols
is believed to attract good fortune. Click
here for Jewellery. |
| Juniper
|
Juniper Berry has a healing property. By burning some Juniper essential
oil, in an oil burner, it will enhance positiveness, calmness, inner
wisdom and openness. It will also help to reduce nervous tension,
sleeplessness and lack of vitality. You may burn these oils in your
East (health) sector of the home or workplace. |
| K |
| Killing
Breath |
Also
known as Sha Chi (negative energy), including poison arrows. Poison
arrow are sharp, pointed or angled corners that are directed at
your house or at your front door. They can also be straight roads,
which are directed at your front door, power lines and structures
that appear to be aimed at your home or entrance. Some schools of
feng shui say this type of killing breath can cause misfortunes
in the form of illness to the occupants. To remedy this problem
try to block off the direction of the killing breath by, for example,
placing a large plant opposite the front door. Plants are a popular
feng shui cure (for some schools of feng shui) as they are believed
to absorb negative energy (see Negative Energy) and replace it with
a stronger life force. |
| L |
| Lake |
A
lake situated in front of the home is said to attract good luck.
Ideally the lake would have clean water, full of life such as fish
and frogs and plants. Where the home is situated in relationship
to the compass direction has further significance. A lake to the
north of the front door would be better than a lake to the south.
Importantly, ensure that there is a view of the lake from the living
room. Some schools of feng shui say to try not to face your home
away from the lake. |
| Lights |
Table
or floor lamps can be used to stimulate Yang energy and can be placed
anywhere in the home to energize an area such as on a table or in
a dark corner of a room. The only thing to be wary of is the brilliance
or harshness of the light emitted. A soft, warm glow is ideal. |
| Lilies |
These
flowers symbolise Yang energy and profusion. White Lilies also represent
good fortune enhanced by their pure healing energy. Place fresh
Lilies in a vase in the West (children &family) sector or Northwest
(mentors) sector of the premises. |
| Lions |
A
pair of Lions at the front door or gate symbolises protection against
negative influences entering. An excellent alternative to Fu Dogs.
Click here for Lions. |
| Longevity
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It's
meaning equates to having good luck and a long and healthy life.
There are many symbols, which can be used to attract this energy
such as the Deer, Turtle,
the Peach, Bamboo and the Pine tree. |
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Lotus |
A
flower symbolic of good fortune and spiritual development. A lotus
pond in the garden is considered most auspicious. |
| Lotus
seeds |
The
seed of the lotus is an excellent symbol for attracting good luck
to one's descendants. Place them in a bowl and keep them in your
home. |
| M |
| Magnolia
|
A
magnificent shrub with exquisite heavily perfumed flowers, considered
to symbolize femininity and beauty. Best grown to the west side
of the house or in a westerly garden. |
| Mala
Beads |
They symbolise health and protection. Used in meditation and contemplation
for stilling the mind. Mala beads are good for keeping negative
influences away, by the wearer chanting specific mantra or prayers
or affirmations. Click
here for Mala beads. |
| Mandarin
Ducks |
The
symbol of conjugal happiness as ducks mate for life. Displayed
in the southwest they are said to attract luck of romance and love
as long as they are kept in pairs. An ideal Feng Shui wedding gift. Click
here for Mandarin Ducks. |
| Mayan
Ball |
The Mayan Ball represents the deflection of negative energy. It
may be worn as a personal talisman. Hang Mayan balls from windows,
which are located on either side of the front door to act as symbolism
of protection from negative and weakening energy as these windows
are considered to symbolise inconsistency and lack of defence (according
to some schools of feng shui). They may also be hung from windows
that face one another to represent minimising the loss of Chi. Always
hang the Mayan ball from red cord or thread as this symbolizes good
fortune. Click here for Mayan
Balls. |
| Metal |
One
of the Five elements of Feng Shui represented in the West and Northwest
sector of the premises. The Chinese characters for metal are the
same as 'gold', which is a reason why the colour of metal is regarded
as being gold, silver and white. Earth produces gold therefore the
elements of metal and earth combined are most auspicious. Placing
an earth symbol in the metal corner of the home will symbolise the
attraction of wealth and success. As fire destroys metal, bright
lights or candles and the colour red should be avoided in this corner. |
|
Mirror |
A
tool frequently used in Feng Shui in a variety of ways. Their reflective
quality can change the appearance or shape of a room. Mirrors can
be used to cure a square or misplaced column as well as curing missing
corners. If you place a large mirror in the dining room as to double
the food offering, you will also be implying abundance of the families'
wealth and health. This doubling effect is also used by the cash
register to improve turnover. One of its most popular uses is to
reflect Sha (negative energy) or killing breath caused by poison
or secret arrows in and around the home or workplace. |
| Misfortune |
Check
your environment for poison arrows, stagnant or polluted Chi areas,
but be careful not to discount the possibility of poor decision-making.
It would be unwise to blame all misfortune on bad Feng Shui. Lets
face it, no one is perfect. |
| Money
Cats |
Cats
symbolise protection against evil spirits as they are able to see
in the dark and frighten away spirits that have bad intentions.
You may display the symbol of the cat in your wealth sector, Southeast,
or in your Inner Knowledge sector, Northeast. Click
here for Money Cats. |
| Money
Frogs |
The money frog
is considered to be conducive to good fortune and wealth building.
The Chinese consider the Money Frog a mystical heritage in their
way of life as it attracts prosperity. Place the Money frog in the
workplace near the cash register or money tin/safe or where ever
money transactions are made as it represents positive flow of wealth
and money luck. In the home place the Money Frog near the main entrance,
in the North (Career sector) or in the Southeast (wealth sector)
for symbolism of prosperity. Click
here for frogs. |
| Money
Luck |
Symbols
used to attract this energy are coins,
animals carrying coins, and
wealth deities. Best displayed
in the southeast corner of the home. Luscious plants or a water
feature are also well placed here. |
| Money
Tree |
This is a Feng Shui cure. You can make your own money tree in two
ways. The first is to tie nine I Ching coins with a red ribbon,
place them inside a lucky red envelope and bury it in the soil of
a healthy plant (ideally a Jade plant). The second way is to
tie three I Ching coins with
a red ribbon and place them under a pot plant. This symbolises
growth in your finances. |
| Moon
Gate |
A
circular entrance symbolic of the earth element or gold. It represents
an auspicious balance of Yin and Yang. |
| Mother
Earth |
The
trigram Kun (three broken lines) represented in the southwest sector
and Yin energy. A globe or a world map are good ways of symbolising
Mother Earth in this sector. When displayed this symbol is said
to enhance love luck and relationships. |
| Mountains |
A
symbol of strength and endurance and the home of the Green Dragon.
Represented with pictures or artwork you may display this symbol
behind you for symbolism of support and stability and protection.
Place in your home office or wealth sector (southeast) of the home
or workplace. |
| N |
| Negative
Energy |
Negative
energy can have different meanings in science, emotional, spiritual
and physiological scenarios. Basically it means that if there is
decay that it minimises the life force which is considered positive
energy. Negative energy can come from stress, violence, stagnation,
deceit, self abuse and anything that restricts the potential of
further growth and enrichment. |
| Noise |
A
manifestation of, and a way to stimulating loud Yang energy. The Chinese
New Year has always been associated with the lighting of firecrackers.
This force of Yang energy is used to scare away any lingering evil
spirits from the previous year. In Feng Shui simply displaying firecrackers
(even fakes) is considered sufficient to stimulate this vital Yang
energy. Noise such as drums and ringing bells are used as instruments
for clearing home etc. |
| North |
Represented by the Tortoise
and the Water element. The north part of the home may be energized
with water or a water symbol to keep the energies of
the elements in harmony. |
| Northeast |
Displaying
the earth element in this sector symbolises attracting and maximising
education and examination luck. |
| O |
| Orange
|
The
colour and the fruit symbolise wealth. A good colour to use in
the home office or business. Also placing of a bowl of oranges in
area's like the Board Room or sales department of your business.
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| Orchids
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Symbolic
of strength and courage they are a long lasting flower that brings
good Chi and therefore promote a long stay in your career.
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| Owl |
The
Owl of Wisdom and Protection.
Owls have been worshipped and feared throughout the society and
culture of human history. In
ancient Greece, Athena the Goddess of night, war, wisdom and liberal
arts was symbolised by the Owl. The Owl was a powerful force that
represented good. Athena carried a shield with the Owl upon it.
In Hungary and Egypt the Owl was a symbol of death. Buddhists believe
the Owl to be an enemy of ignorance and comfortable with its own
company and familiar with meditation.
Ancient cultures
believed the Owl to protect against evil spirits and protect against
health problems.
Owl charms were associated with bravery, wisdom and creativity.
You may place
the owl in a study or centre of the home. |
| P |
| Pa-Kua |
See
Bagwa or Ba gua |
| Pa-Kua
Mirror |
See
Bagwa or BA gua |
| Peacock |
Also
used as a substitute for the Red Phoenix
the Peacock is a symbol of dignity and beauty. |
| Pendants |
Pendants
are best worn on the body to help promote good luck. Show discrimination
in what you choose to wear, what does it mean, what is its history
and what values does it hold? Click here for Pendants. |
| Pentagram |
5
pointed star (Also known as pentalpha or pentangle)
The word pentagram comes from the Greek word pentagrammon, meaning
5 lines.
The Greek philosopher Pythagoras believed that each of the five
points of the Pentagram represent one of the five elements that
make up mankind: fire, water, air, earth and psyche.
In geometry, it is also connected to the Golden Ratio.
As far back as 3000BC (Mesopotamia), many cultures have used the
Pentagram to symbolise a wide variety of meanings, linking heaven,
earth and humanity.
Like the swastika (which in its original form meant good luck),
the Pentagram also has acquired conflicting views.
The Pentagram appears on the Ethiopian and Moroccan flag and is
symbolised in Da Vinci’s art |
| Peony
|
A
flower symbolic of good luck in romance. Best displayed in the living
room but according to some schools of feng shui, considered inauspicious
if placed in the bedroom. |
| Phoenix |
Represented
in the south it is the bringer of great opportunity, it is the mate
of the Celestial Dragon. Together the Phoenix and the Celestial
Dragon symbolize conjugal happiness. Placed in the southwest to
activate marriage luck. The Phoenix without the Celestial Dragon
is also well displayed in the south sector of the office or study
to promote new opportunities, success and prosperity. Click
here for the Phoenix. |
| Pillars |
According
to some schools of feng shui pillars and columns have the potential
to disrupt good Feng Shui by their placement. In the center of the
home or a room they act as a symbol of a knife piercing the heart
(because the center of the home represents the center of the body).
In direct alignment of a doorway they are believed to be inauspicious.
Square shaped pillars are considered to be not as good as round
ones. Placing a large plant in front of them to hide the edges or
wrapping them with a mirrored surface will lessen the harmful influences. |
| Pi-Xiu |
Mythical
Creature of Purity, Abundance and Protection
This wondrous looking creature is said to represent protection and
abundance. One of the stories about the ancient Pi-Xiu is that it
never loses what it ingests therefore always increasing in abundance.
It is similar to the unicorn as it symbolises purity, integrity
and universal peace. Click
here for the Pi-Xiu |
| Plants |
Excellent
for the east or southeast sector of your home or office as they
suggest the growth of the wood element. Keep them healthy to benefit
from them. Sick or dying plants should be discarded promptly. |
| Poison
Arrows |
Also
known as Secret arrows. These are harmful, hostile structures they
send Sha toward the home. Depicted by crosses or sharp angles directed
at doorways or along pathways leading to doors. They also take shape
in the poor alignment of furniture or walls. They can be defected
with mirrors or their pathways obstructed with large plants. Altering
the position of a doorway is another method but obviously more difficult. |
| Pomegranate |
Any
display of the Pomegranate in the bedroom is said to enhance the
chances of having many healthy, prosperous children. |
| Ponds |
A
water feature such as a pond, especially if it contains fish or
frogs are considered extremely auspicious. Best suited to placement
in the north, east and southeast, they will produce very healthy
Chi provided the water is kept fresh and clean. |
| Prayer
Flags (Tibetan) |
Prayer
flags come in various designs and colours. The traditional colours
are of the five elements or the five Buddha families also known
as the Dhayani Buddhas. These are Blue, White, Red, Green and Yellow.
The traditional Prayer Flags are an ancient design. The text is
made up of prayers and mantras. Prayer flags can be hung across
the front of buildings, around trees, from post to post or from
corners of buildings to the ground. As the prayer flags are shredded
by the wind, the prayers dissipate and rise to heaven. It is not
required to change them when they are torn or faded away. Prayer
flags are also hung indoors to add to the spiritual ambience. |
| Precious
Gourd |
The
Precious Gourd is an ancient Chinese symbol
of Longevity, protection from evil and negative energy and is used
to attract
good fortune. The Precious Gourd is also the emblem for the figure
8, which holds
a lot of power in Feng Shui and Chinese Symbolism. The number
8 is also symbolised
by the eight sides of the Bagwa,
used extensively in Feng
Shui. The
Precious Gourd is linked closely to the Eight Immortals of Chinese
history, specifically Li T`ieh-kuai, who has the appearance of a
beggar, and was a master magician. The gourd he is holding represents
the power he had attained to set the spirit free of his physical
body. The Precious Gourd is a wonderful talisman to take for protection
on a journey. Hang the Precious Gourd from doors, windows, at the
head of your bed, above the office desk and can be hung inside a
vehicle. Click here for Precious
Gourd. |
| Pumpkin
(sweet) |
The
sweet pumpkin symbolise's abundance and great prosperity. It also
symbolise's fertility and many generations of loving children and
grandchildren to carry on the family name. Perhaps because of its
golden colour and the manner in which it grows-spreading over great
areas and producing abundant food. |
| Purple |
A
very auspicious colour considered very lucky when combined with
silver or chrome. |
| Q |
| Quartz
Crystal |
Representing
the earth element, crystals are suitable for the southwest and northwest
sectors. They are considered to symbolise bringing good luck to
education, romance and social interaction. Beauty, colour and reflection
of light are their most obvious benefits and this aids positive
representation. |
| Quan
Yin |
Helps to beautify your home and to represent balance. She is the
ancient Chinese goddess of compassion, fertility, and child protection.
Excellent for representing enhancement of love in the home and can
go anywhere in ones home. Please show respect to the values she
represents by not placing in the toilet or laundry areas.. Click
here for the Quan Yin. Click
here for the Quan Yin. |
| R |
| Rectangle |
Representing
the wood element and thus symbolising growth. |
| Red |
The
most auspicious colour and the ultimate colour for promoting Yang
energy. It strengthens and energizes wherever it appears and it
representative of the fire element. However if fire gets out of
control it will burn, so use this colour wisely. For example, excess
red in a room will minimise a calming effect and may maximise mood
imbalance. Break it up by placing pastel and softer colours around
a room, so creating a balance. |
| Refrigerators
|
Some
schools of feng shui believe it is best to not place a refrigerator
(water element) beside a stove (fire element) as the two elements
clash and destroy the balance. The same applies to the dishwasher
and sink. Both being water elements. You may place something that
represents earth between them such as a pottery vase, or a colour
that represents earth such as green or brown. |
| Rhinoceros |
Durability,
Fertility and Protection. In Indian classics the great god Vishnu
rode on the back of a Rhinoceros. In Africa lore, the Rhinoceros
is a symbol of virility and vigor. It is personified as a spirited
warrior endowed with an abundance of strength and tenacity. In Yemen,
dagger handles were fashioned from the horn of the Black Rhino to
enhance a warrior’s strength and power in battle. In Feng
Shui a statue of a double horned Rhino is used at the entrance of
homes to represent warding off evil and trouble.
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| Rivers
|
Some
schools of feng shui believe that a slow moving river is considered
most auspicious and if possible to have your house facing it. Ideally
if your door faces one of the four cardinal directions (north, east,
south or west), the river should flow from the left to right side
of your door as you look upon the river. If your door faces a secondary
direction (the points between), the river should flow from right
to left. |
| Rock |
A
symbol of endurance and represented by the earth element, rocks
placed in the northeast or southwest are energizers of luck. Some
schools of feng shui believe that to tie a rock with a red ribbon
or thread and placing them in the bathroom or toilet will represent
minimising the effects of polluted Chi. |
| Romance |
By
energizing the southwest sector of the living room or bedroom is
said to bring good luck in romance and love. Try using a pair of
Mandarin Ducks, crystals and double happiness symbols to this effect.
Click here for Mandarin Ducks, Crystals and Wall Hangings.
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| Rooftops |
In
some schools of feng shui symbolically water above a mountain brings
ill fortune; it is therefore advised to avoid blue coloured rooftops,
water fountains, ponds or swimming pools on rooftops.
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