Chinese Good Luck Symbols (Part 1): Power of Chinese Dragons
by Raymond & Keiko Entwistle
Chinese Dragon
The Chinese dragon is the symbol of protection and success. It is regarded
as the Supreme Being among all creatures, temples and shrines have been
built to honor Chinese dragons.
There are nine dragons , the earth dragon, the wind dragon, the sea
dragon, the water dragon, the sky dragon, the fire dragon, the golden
dragon, the mountain dragon and the heavenly dragon.
Chinese Dragons control rain, rivers, lakes, and seas. Being the divine
mythical animal, the dragon can ward off wandering evil spirits, protect
the innocent and bestow safety to all.
The dragon is traditionally associated with East direction and it is
believed that placing an image of a dragon on the East side of your home
or office will protect you from negative energy and will bring great
fortune.
Chinese Dragon & Phoenix - for happy marriage
Chinese dragon and Phoenix are the perfect couple which symbolize Yang
(dragon )and Yin (phoenix ) in feng shui. The Phoenix alone projects yang
character but when the phoenix is shown together with dragon or placed
beside a dragon, it becomes yin.
Dragon and phoenix couple symbolize emperor and empress and they represent
a happy marriage blessed with success and prosperity.
The Dragon and Phoenix couple not only strengthens relationships, it can
even relight the fires of a kindling relationship with the fiery energy of
the Phoenix.
It is the perfect Chinese symbol as well for people who are single looking
for true love, best if the image is placed in Southwest corner of your
home .
Turtle Dragon ( Dragon head tortoise ) - for wealth , career & business
success, long life, protection
This unique creature, turtle dragon symbolizes awesome powers of the
turtle and dragon plus four spiritually endowed symbols of lucky Chinese
feng shui.
The creature has the head of a dragon, the body of a turtle, and is
sitting on coins and gold ingots. And there is a baby turtle on the back.
Turtle symbolizes longevity . It is believed that the mythical turtle (
tortoise ) will be able to live 3,000 years without food and air.
Chinese Dragon symbolizes success , power, courage and determination.
Gold ingots symbolize wealth and prosperity.
Chinese ancient coins symbolize increasing income.
Baby turtle symbolizes wonderful luck for all descendents.
Great place to display this powerful image is the North corner of your
home, best material is made of metal
Dragon Head Sailing Ship - For all success
Sailing ship is described as "smooth sailing success and riches which
bring wealth and prosperity from wind and water".
It is among the most popular symbols of business & career success in
Chinese culture.
Sailing ships are usually displayed near the entrance of store or office
at lower position than your coffee table and with many coins or gold
jewelry on the ship.
A long time ago, many old-style Chinese entrepreneurs used the sailing
ship as their logo since it symbolized the winds bringing more business,
more trade and therefore more revenue. Next to the dragon, the sailing
ship is the most popular symbol that is used by Chinese businessmen.
Dragon head sailing ship is a combination of two success symbols , that
become more powerful and expand yang energy around the area. It is said to
bring favorable luck for all your goals even personal accomplishment.
Position of the sailing ship has to be coming in, not going away and no
higher than coffee table.
Dragon Dance
In Chinese new year , Dragon dance is held for celebration to welcome new
year and is an important occasion for openings. Dragon dance is believed
to create positive Qi energy .
Similar dance is taken in wedding ceremonies in China.
About the Author: Raymond Entwistle is an author of "How to blast your
allergies away forever !" He cured himself of his hay fever and itchy skin
using his original natural remedies.
http://www.thenaturalremedies.com
Keiko Entwistle is a fortune-teller using taoism fortune-telling method.
She also studied Chinese & Japanese feng shui and created her original
feng shui from her experience.
http://www.mercurytreasures.com
