Chinese zodiacs and Feng Shui

The Chinese zodiac and Feng shui are two important concepts in traditional Chinese culture, and there is a close relationship between them. You can learn about your Chinese zodiac and their symbolic meanings through the software of the FatewithFortune.com . Carry around and place zodiac ornaments and ornaments in your home or office to improve feng shui and enhance your luck.

This article will explore the following three areas:

1. The legend of the Chinese zodiac
2. The symbolism of the Chinese zodiac
3. The feng shui effect of the Chinese zodiac

1. The legend of the Chinese Zodiac

• Myth and legend: In many folklore, the Jade Emperor to choose 12 animals as the representative of the zodiac, let the animals in the prescribed day to report to the palace of heaven, the first 12 animals to become the 12 zodiac. Cat and mouse were originally good friends and agreed to go to the registration together, but the mouse secretly set off in advance without waking the cat. As a result, the mouse won the first place, and the cat missed the selection, and from then on enmity with the mouse. In addition, there are also cattle, tigers, rabbits and other animals by virtue of their own characteristics and skills, successfully selected in the competition.

Astronomy said: The ancients observed the sky and divided the time and position with the 12 stars as a reference, and the movement of these stars had similarities with the activity habits or characteristics of some animals, so gradually 12 animals were used to correspond to the 12 stars, forming the 12 Chinese zodiac. For example, the time of “Zi” is from 11 PM to 1 am the next day, when the activities of mice are the most frequent, so the rat corresponds to the “Zi”.

Totem worship said: in primitive society, different tribes have their own totem beliefs, such as some tribes to the cow as a totem, and some to the tiger as a totem. With the integration and development of the tribes, these totems were gradually integrated together to form the zodiac system, which was used to represent the characteristics and cultural inheritance of different tribes.

2. The symbolic meaning of the Chinese Zodiac

Rat: A symbol of intelligence, shrewdness and tenacious vitality. Although the mouse is small, it can survive and thrive in a variety of environments. Its keen sense of smell and touch enable it to quickly sense the dangers and opportunities around it.

Cow: represents diligence, steadfastness and tenacity. Cattle are an important labor force in agricultural society. They work silently and tirelessly, symbolizing people’s pursuit of hard work and stable life.

Tiger: A symbol of courage, majesty and strength. Tiger is the king of beasts. It is powerful in attack and dominance. It displays fearless courage and majestic momentum, and is often regarded as a symbol of protection and strength.

Rabbit: Symbolizing gentleness, kindness and agility. Rabbit character is docile, quick action, its soft image gives people a warm, kind feeling, but also represents people’s yearning for peace and beauty.

Dragon: A symbol of auspice, authority and honor. The dragon has a very high status in Chinese culture. It can move clouds and rain, control everything, and represents authority and power.

The snake: It symbolizes wisdom, mystery and change. With their unique way of living and keen perception, snakes are often regarded as creatures with mysterious powers. At the same time, the process of shedding its skin symbolizes change and renewal.

Horse: represents endeavour, vitality and loyalty. Horses were important means of transportation and war companions in ancient times. They ran fast, full of energy and loyal to their masters, symbolizing a positive spirit and determination to move forward.

Sheep: Symbolizing gentleness, kindness and auspiciousness. Sheep character is docile, is a symbol of peace and kindness, “sheep” and “xiang” homophonic, often used to express good wishes for good luck.

Monkey: It means clever, lively and agile. Monkey is smart, agile, full of vitality and creativity, representing resourcefulness and flexibility.

The chicken: symbolizes faithfulness, punctuality and brightness. The rooster crows the dawn on time every day to remind people of the beginning of a new day, representing punctuality and integrity. At the same time, the chicken is also associated with light and hope, as it wakes people up at dawn to welcome the new day.

Dog: It represents loyalty, friendliness and protection. Dogs are the most loyal companions of human beings. They are loyal to their owners and can guard the safety of their families and owners, which symbolizes loyalty and reliability.

Pig: a symbol of good fortune, wealth and ease. Pigs usually give people the impression of being simple and lovely. They lead a comfortable life and have no worries about food and clothing. In traditional culture, pigs symbolize plenty of food and good fortune.

Using a person’s zodiac sign to understand his or her personality is an interesting and general way of studying feng shui in China, which we will explore in a later blog post.

3. The Feng shui effect of the Chinese zodiac

Enhance your fortune: According to traditional feng shui theory, wearing and placing feng shui objects that match your zodiac can enhance your fortune and play a role in attracting wealth and prosperity. For example, a person born in the year of the rat may get more opportunities and help in career, wealth and so on by wearing the rat shaped feng shui objects. FatewithFortune.com invited Chinese craftsmen to carefully create the mahogany and brass zodiac animals according to traditional techniques.

Ward off evil and ensure peace: Many people believe that the zodiac feng shui objects have the effect of eliminating negative energy, protecting the wearer from negative energy and ensuring safety and health. For example, people born in the year of the tiger wear tig-shaped feng shui objects, which can use the tiger’s majesty and power to dispel the ominous qi around them. In particular, FatewithFortune.com invites Chinese intangible cultural heritage experts to create accessories with traditional techniques such as ebony inset silver, vermilion and Hetian jade, which can play a better role in driving away negative energy. 

Improve interpersonal relationships: Different zodiac signs have mutual relationships in the five elements and Qi fields, etc. Wearing the right zodiac feng shui objects helps to improve interpersonal relationships, enhance harmony with others, and easily get help and support from others. FatewithFortune.com to create the Q version of the resin zodiac, copper zodiac, silly and liveable, can improve people’s popularity. 

Psychological suggestion and spiritual sustenance: Wearing the 12 zodiac feng shui objects is more of a psychological sustenance and suggestion. It can make people feel the strength and support from traditional culture when facing difficulties and challenges in life, enhance self-confidence and sense of security, so as to deal with life with a more positive attitude. FatewithFortune.com has innovatively launched the floating Chinese zodiac, which perfectly combines tradition and modernity. Let you enjoy the peace of mind.

Conclusion:

The Chinese zodiac culture has a long history and is closely related to feng shui. Whether it is wearing a bracelet or pendant belonging to your own zodiac, or placing carefully created feng shui ornaments in your home or office, it can play a positive role in stimulating the ability of the zodiac.