Is luck for real? Is it inherited or created? Is it just a product of imagination? Do you bring good luck charms along with you always? These are some of the questions asked by some people for centuries.

Are you familiar with Feng Shui? I guess you do because Feng Shui is famous worldwide. It is used not only by the Chinese, but also by different culture and countries to bring good luck and prosperity. There are numerous symbols and signs used globally which are believed to bring luck, good fortune, ward off evil and misfortune, grant wishes and heal illnesses. To know more about them, read the article.

History of Feng Shui

The term “Feng” means wind, while “shui” means water. It is an ancient science and art developed by ancient Chinese more than 3,000 years ago. It examines ways on how to balance good and bad energies to ensure the fortune and health of the people who practiced and inhabit it. It is based on the Taoism vision and Chinese people believed that the environment we lived in is filled with energy which could either make or break it.

They believed that by learning to organize the things around us, we can improve our lives. For years, they used symbols and lucky amulets to bring positive energy and vibes into their lives. They believed that these things increase wealth, boost relationships within families and create a happy environment.

For centuries, they used them for specific uses. They have one for prosperity, longevity, love, career and many more. These symbols and talismans are not just placed anywhere, but there are rules to follow on where to place them.

Different Chinese symbols and what it denote:
1. Fu – It is used to bring good fortune, luck and blessing
2. Ai – It is used to bring love and affection
3. Xi – It is commonly used as gift during weddings to bring happiness to the newlyweds.
4. Cai – It is the most popular talisman that denotes wealth and money.
5. Shou – It is commonly given during birthdays because it connotes age, life and longevity.
6. He – It connotes prosperity.
7. Yin and yang – It represents the balance of the two opposite energies.

Chinese charms for prosperity, wealth and fortune are:
1. Fortune frog
2. Chinese ox
3. Carp
4. Chinese Horse
5. Lucky Money Cat
6. Chinese Cranes
7. Wise old elephant
8. Wall fans
9. Laughing Buddha

Other charms used by the Chinese include:
1. Mystic knot
2. Pi Yao
3. Golden Bell
4. Kalachakra
5. Pak Choi
6. Tiger’s Eye Pi Yao
7. Chinese dragon
8. Phoenix
9. Mandarin Duck

For me,good luck is not a matter of symbols or amulets that you bring along with you, but it is a matter of choice, hard work, diligence. There is nothing wrong on bringing amulets or talismans along with you always, but you should bear in mind that your future depends on how hard you work for it. What good is your wealth amulet if you depend on other people for your needs and you do not work hard to earn a living, right?

Author Bio: Jason Littleton enjoys writing for Charms to Treasure which sells charm bracelets and gold charms as well as a host of related products.

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