| shui fish are a very popular amulet. The word | | | | “carp” sounds like the word |
| “fish” and the word | | | | “business” in Chinese, so it will help |
| “happiness” sound the same in | | | | achieve success in business. A carp shown in a |
| Chinese. The Chinese often give living fish for the | | | | pair will bring love. |
| New Year to bring happiness in the coming year. | | | | Arowana is a rare fish that brings financial |
| Fish also drive away misfortune, as it’s | | | | well-being; it’s considered a particularly |
| one of the good signs in the Buddha’s | | | | strong symbol of wealth. It should be pink, silver |
| footprint. The image of a pair of fish is often | | | | or gold. As a symbol of prosperity, you can hang |
| embroidered on curtains, cushions, linen, and | | | | an image of a golden arowana in the corner of |
| clothes. This amulet has a strong protective | | | | wealth. |
| energy. In Thailand, children often wear these | | | | Live fish are also a sign of abundance, and |
| talismans on their necks (these charms are usually | | | | that’s why so many people use feng shui |
| made of gold and precious stones). | | | | aquariums. A feng shui fish aquarium can not only |
| The feng shui fish also have a strong reproductive | | | | decorate your home, but also help you achieve |
| function, so they symbolize fertility. These aquatic | | | | prosperity and wealth. If you decide to start an |
| creatures swim happily in the water, and thus are | | | | aquarium, remember several important rules. |
| a symbol of happiness and harmony in a couple. | | | | When buying an aquarium, give preference to |
| The most popular species in feng shui are carp | | | | round or rectangular shapes. Put the aquarium in |
| (koi), goldfish, and arowana. The amulets are | | | | the east or southeast part of the living room or |
| available as figurines, paintings, scrolls, and | | | | office. It’s best not to put the aquarium in |
| pendants. | | | | the bedroom or kitchen. |
| Goldfish can often be seen in ponds and | | | | It's best to have an odd number of feng shui fish |
| aquariums, as they bring good energy. Goldfish | | | | in the aquarium. The most favorable number is 9, |
| represent double joy, because the Chinese word | | | | such as 8 golden ones for prosperity and 1 black |
| “goldfish” consists of two | | | | one for protection. The red is a solar Yan, and |
| hieroglyphs - “gold” and | | | | black is the lunar Yin. Together, they symbolize |
| “happiness”. Goldfish symbolizes | | | | the unity and completeness of the universe. |
| success in financial affairs, and it is well suited for | | | | It’s best to avoid buying the species with |
| the zone of wealth. | | | | sharp fins. If you decide to purchase arowana, |
| Carp is a symbol of good luck and military glory. | | | | note that this tropical specie is very sensitive to |
| The legend says that the carp became known for | | | | changes in water temperature and other |
| its prowess, when it swam against the tide to | | | | conditions. Moreover, arowana will not live in the |
| reach the dragon gate and became a dragon. | | | | same tank with other species - it will eat them. |
| Thus, it became a symbol of perseverance and | | | | To attract wealth, you can activate your tank |
| tenacity. One of the popular paintings today is the | | | | with wealth symbols, such as a money toad or |
| painting “Carps passing through the gates | | | | ship with coins next to the aquarium. You can also |
| of the dragon.” The hieroglyph | | | | hang Chinese coins on a red ribbon. |