Feng Shui Gifts – 7 Ideas with Nice Symbolism [part1]

When wondering what to give to a friend or choosing a gift for a special occasion such as a wedding or anniversary, it is useful to know the symbolism of the objects. Especially if you want to spread a clear message. Here come Feng Shui gifts to help us express what we want to wish.

There are gifts with so beautiful meaning that is a good idea to have even more than one at home. Such gifts are incredibly appropriate for those people “who have everything” because they carry a highly positive message. For people who marry or create a new home, it is also a good idea to give something symbolically positive. It will remain for many years to come as a dear memory for sure.

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Why Feng Shui Gifts?

First, when talking about Feng Shui, it’s clear – it’s all about achieving balance. A balance between energy flows. A balance of yin (female) and yang (male) chi energy.

Feng Shui is so essential to some firm believers that they use it for healing purposes. There is no empirical proves that this practice is in any way effective, though.

Others follow the Feng Shui’s rules to guide their businesses and create peaceful workplaces and even homes.

Imagine, even Disney corporation acknowledged Feng Shui and incorporated the local culture into the Walt Disney Imagineering theme park in Hong Kong. 

There is a whole galaxy of celebrities (all millionaires!) who embrace the idea behind Feng Shui. Celebrities like Steven Spielberg, Deepak Chopra, Bill Gates, Johnny Depp, Oprah Winfrey,  Madonna, Cher,  Julia Roberts, Gwyneth Paltrow, Tommy Hilfiger, George Clooney, Dolly Parton, Sophia Loren,  Anita Roddick (The Body Shop Founder), and many more. Ha, almost forgot! Donald Trump – literally.

“I don’t have to believe in Feng Shui. I do it because it makes me money.”

Symbolic Feng Shui

In recent years, a new trend of easier-to-implement DIY Feng Shui, better known as Symbolic Feng Shui, is being spread away and practiced by many Feng Shui enthusiasts. It entails placements of auspicious and aesthetically pleasing Five Element (Wood (木 mù), Fire (火 huǒ), Earth (土 tǔ), Metal (金 jīn), and Water (水 shuǐ) different objects at various locations of the house.

The purpose is to achieve a pleasing, productive-cycle environment with high levels of positive energy.

7 Animal Totems To Give As A GIft according to Feng Shui /the sequel/

There are 7 basic figures (also animal totems) according to the Symbolic Feng Shui. They make thoughtful gifts for just about any occasion. And people. Especially for those who have everything. Knowing their meanings will help you give a specific message to your gift recipient.

# 1 Elephant for Happiness & Wisdom

Elephant means “happiness”. And the elephant totem is told to bring happiness to its owner.

The figurine should be positioned correctly. First, the elephant’s tail is facing the door of the room (as if the big button is stopping the bad luck and negative energy). Also, the trunk should be pointing the window, raised high. In this position, this huge sacred animal is “welcoming” the happiness and letting it come to the house.

Nevertheless, according to Feng Shui – the Elephant with trunk laid down in the bedroom will help the woman conceive.

The Elephant is a symbol for wisdom and strength as well, and this is its main significance as a wish to the person to whom you gave it. Elephant helps its owner and brings success in business as well.

There are actually various meanings of an elephant gift figure, but they are all about positive virtues.

Feng Shui Trivia

Did you know? There are many cultures that worship this gorgeous calm and friendly animals. As a matter of fact, the elephant is one of the most Sacred Worshipped Animals in the World. There are even temples in South India that train elephants for temple worship

Elephant Feng Shui GIfts

If you decide to choose an elephant gift, there are many options – from very small to those that can be used as chairs for example.