Chinese Lucky Cat for good feng shui
Even though feng shui originated in China, its modern application requires more than a working knowledge of classical feng shui concepts and traditional feng shui cures.
A good feng shui home incorporates both traditional and modern concepts. The lucky cat is a Japanese cure that is associated with good fortune, prosperity, and wealth.
If you practice feng shui correctly, your goal should be to welcome and maintain a good flow of energy through your home or workplace to influence positivity in your life. Feng shui works best when it’s integrated into the home’s design, furniture layout, and features, with careful consideration given to any feng shui cures you might want or need.
Symbols in Feng Shui for abundance
The use of Ganesh in Indian culture can be compared to the use of the lucky cat in feng shui. Both symbols are from non-Chinese cultures; in Japanese, the lucky cat is known as maneki neko. The elephant-headed god Ganesh is the god of success, wisdom, and good fortune. For luck and prosperity cures, feng shui practitioners and enthusiasts will use a lucky cat or a trunk-upward elephant.
You should identify with the item that is adorning your home and sacred space, as with all feng shui cures. Use the lucky cat in your home because you like its energy, not because it’s good for feng shui.
If you don’t get good or strong feelings from the lucky cat, try a bamboo plant or statues in the shape of elephants, fu dogs, dragons, or tortoises. Follow your gut instincts and the energy or vibes that an item emits. Is it a good match for your personal style? Does it make you happy or optimistic when you look at it? If that’s the case, you’ve come to the right place.
The Chinese lucky cat
In Japanese, maneki neko means “gesturing cat.” The name derives from the lucky cat sculpture’s posture, which is always depicted with an upright paw, sometimes still, sometimes moving (electronic or solar-powered).
The lucky cat is more commonly seen in public places, such as retail stores, restaurants, and offices, than in private homes. As you might expect, the lucky cat is also known as the fortune cat and the money cat, and it is primarily used as a wealth and prosperity cure and a good luck cure.
You could think of it as a gentler version of fu dog with a different application. Yes, the cat is cuddly and inviting, inviting you inside, but it also serves as a guardian. It has a paw raised high that is gesturing but can also be a gesture of protection, and it has the freshness of white and red colours accentuated by some black and gold.
The lucky cat is usually seen holding a round gold coin or an ancient Japanese coin with a slightly rectangular shape. Golden bells or other adornments, such as a red neck scarf, are also present. In Asian cultures, gold and red are considered joyous colours, and when combined with the freshness of white, the lucky cat conveys the unique energy that people are drawn to.
Where to place the lucky cat?
The fact that the lucky cat is most commonly associated with businesses does not mean it should not be used in the home. Because this is a money cure, it should be placed in your bagua’s wealth and money area (southeast) or in your home office.
You have the option of carrying the lucky cat’s energy with you if you like it. From t-shirts to key chains, the lucky cat image can be found on a variety of products. Still, for a prosperous business, the best feng shui placement is at the entrance to entice good customers and attract wealth.
