Symbolic Feng Shui Level - Feng Shui Symbols - The History of Feng Shui

meaning. Most of us are familiar with the look of many feng shui items such as Chinese coins tied with a red string, wind chimes, three legged toads, gods of wealth, etc, etc.

What is important to understand is that, in order for feng shui to work, you do not necessarily have to apply traditional Chinese feng shui symbols. You have to apply culturally specific symbols that resonate with you. Applying feng shui correctly does not imply you have to apply the culturally specific feng shui items that you may not understand or resonate with.

The reason symbolic level of feng shui works is because of the energy specific symbols bring into one's environment, as well as because of their connection with the subconscious level of your mind. The stronger your connection with these symbols, i.e. the more you like them, the more powerful they become for you.

Some of the most popular Chinese feng shui symbols are:

Love & Marriage Feng Shui Symbols

• Dragon and Phoenix
• Mandarin Ducks
• The Double Happiness Sign
• Peony Flowers

Wealth Feng Shui Symbols

• Gold Arrowana or Koi Fish
• Chinese Coins
• The Three Legged Toad
• Golden Ingots
• Sailing Ship

Good Fortune Feng Shui Symbols

• Chi Lin, the Dragon Horse
• Golden Cicada
• The Red Bat

Health & Longevity Feng Shui Symbols

• Sau, the God of Longevity
• Lucky Bamboo
• Wu-Lou, Gourd

Feng Shui Symbols were used for centuries in feng shui applications because of the power of symbols and associations, as well as because of the energy certain items embody. If a certain feng shui symbol does not resonate with you, feel free to chose one that works for you, expresses the same energy, and it is from the culture you grew up in.