Animal Symbolism
We all incorporate animal images into our décor. In Feng Shui they take a very special place. Feng Shui practitioners use animal symbolism, as needed, to enhance certain energies/moods represented by and characterized by various animals. These images/statues are then strategically placed in specific rooms in your home.
For example if you are going through a rough time and lack confidence to go through it, you would incorporate "curly cues" into your patterns, display ram’s horns (they can be fake) or hang an image of a ram on the NW corner of your living room.
You will also often find a horse in a business setting, the symbol of performance and quality of service. In your home you may place a horse by the entrance facing in, to welcome activity or in the South.. However, never display a horse’s head, you don’t want to cut-off the flow of things.
An advertisement agency for example would benefit from displaying the monkey, for innovation and cleverness.
BEAR
|
comfort |
awareness |
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BUTTERFLY
|
transformation |
beauty |
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CAMEL
|
determination |
patience |
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CAT
|
independence |
money (Chinese Money Cat) |
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COW
|
sustenance |
humble |
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DOG
|
reliability |
friendship |
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DOLPHINS
|
communication |
guards of the sea |
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DOVE
|
peace |
harmony |
love |
DRAGON
|
creativity |
prosperity |
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DRAGONFLY
|
adventure |
travel |
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DUCKS
|
love(mandarin ducks) |
communication |
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ELEPHANT
|
wisdom |
honour |
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FROG
|
protection (in the garden) |
money (Three Legged Frog) |
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GIRAFFE
|
elegance |
dignity |
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HORSE
|
performance |
quality of service |
speed |
LION
|
courage |
power |
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MONKEY
|
innovation |
cleverness |
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OWL
|
knowledge |
wisdom |
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OX
|
lawfull |
persistence |
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PIG
|
humility |
money (Western Piggy Bank) |
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RABBIT
|
honesty |
fertility |
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RAM
|
confidence |
determination |
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RAT
|
survival |
intelegence |
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ROOSTER
|
stops gossip |
beauty |
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SNAKE
|
intelligence |
perfection |
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TIGER
|
heroism |
stability |
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TURTLE
|
longevity |
protection |
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UNICORN
|
mysticism |
creativity |
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WHALE
|
strengh |
serenity |
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What is your favourite animal ? What does it say about you ?
Ask tila@fengshuiinspired.com