Symbols in Chinese Thought

The Chinese use certain objects which are symbolic to certain aspirations or life situation. The following are those which have been used for centuries and applied successfully in Feng Shui. They can be used to stimulate certain areas or individual rooms for achieving greater and faster results.

Objects                       Traditional Meaning in China

Bamboo                        Longevity

Bat                               Luck & Happiness

Bear                             Strength and Courage

Bells                             To Break up Negative Chi

Blossom Tree                Longevity

Broom                          To Sweep away troubles

Butterflies                     Love & Joy

Cannon                         To Combat Sheng Chi

Chimera                        To guard against evil

Chrysanthemum            Good Luck

Coins                            Prosperity

Conch Shell                   Prosperity & Good Luck in Travel

Crane                           Longevity and Fidelity

Deer                             Longevity & Wealth

Dog                              Protection & Prosperity

Dove                            Long Life

Dragon                         Ultimate Symbol of Good Luck & Creativity

Dragon Fly                    Delicacy

Ducks                           Happiness in Love (Paired Mandarin Ducks are Best)

Eagle                            Farsightedness

Elephant                       Wisdom, Strenght & Protection

Fan                               Protection

Fish                              To ward off evil

Flowers                                    To stimulate good fortune & wealth

Fountain                        Wealth & Prosperity

Fruits                            To stimulate good fortune

Goldfish                        Success & Abundance

Goose                           Trust & Faithfulness in Marriage

Horse                           Speed & Perseverance

Ideal Landscapes          To stimulate good fortune

Jars                              To welcome Chi and to let it settle and accumulate (placed near the entrance)

Knot                             Continuous good fortune

Leopard                        Bravery

Lotus                            Godo Luck from Outside

Love Birds                    Romance

Lychees                        Sweet Life

Monkey                        Cleverness & Protection from Bad Luck

Orchid                          Good Luck

Peaches                                    Long Life

Peacock                       Beauty

Peony                          Good Luck

Phoenix                        Prosperity

Pine                              Longevity

Plum Blossom               Good Luck

Pomegranate                 Plenty of Children

Tiger                            Courage

Tortoise                        Longevity & Stability

Umbrella                       Protection from Thieves (especially near the canopy of the door)

Waterfalls                     To stimulate good fortune

Wheel of Law               Protection

Powerful Symbols to be used with great care:

Cannon                         To Combat Sheng Chi

Dragon                         Ultimate Symbol of Good Luck & Creativity (can be balanced by tiger)

Tiger                            Courage