What is the function of Feng Shui gourd?
Whether it is a plant gourd or a copper gourd, it is effective. But generally speaking, you have to consider your numerology and the location of your home to decide which kind of gourd to use. The Feng Shui gourd has a curved shape similar to the dividing line between yin and yang in Tai Chi, and has a small mouth and a big belly, so it can absorb all the bad aura.
The use of copper gourds and natural sun-dried gourds have two different effects. The former can be used to protect health, while the latter can be used to eliminate evil spirits. The five yellow stars and two black stars in the Nine Palaces Flying Stars are closely related to diseases, so copperware has the effect of resolving earth evil spirits, and gourds can absorb evil spirits.
The gourd is shaped like "8" in Allah's numeral, and is homophoned with the Cantonese word "fa" for "making a fortune". In addition to its good intentions, it is the number one in the feng shui of the "Eight Lucks" from 2004 to 2024. The sound and shape of the fortune star "Eight White Star" match, so it is a good "Lantou" that can adapt to "regulating Qi" (Note: Luantou is a Feng Shui term, which generally refers to materials with real images).
From the beautiful shape of the gourd, there are two gates that function as "checkpoints", which are completely in line with the Kanyu philosophy of "hiding wind and gathering Qi" and playing the role of "accommodating" wealth.
The gourd stems are commonly known as branches and vines, which are homophonic to "all generations". Therefore, the gourd vines are homophonic to "blessings and fortunes for all generations" and are a symbol of auspiciousness. There are many seeds in the gourd fruit, so the ancients regarded The gourd is a mascot for fertility and having many children and grandchildren. This is a way to achieve the purpose of "attracting wealth" by stabilizing human resources for an industry in today's society that still relies on "more people, more power" as its core business. magic weapon.
It is well known that gourds can cure diseases. They are usually hung at the head of the patient's bed or placed beside the patient's sleeping side. It is especially suitable for families with children or the elderly. This item can also be used to ward off evil spirits and prevent disasters to a certain extent, and has a wide range of uses. If there is a chronically ill person at home, you can hang a gourd, which will have a magical effect. If you are seriously ill, you need three gourds placed at the bedside. Both men and women can use them and they can be hung for a long time. In addition, few people know that copper gourds can enhance the bond between husband and wife. If the couple has a weak relationship, you can place a copper gourd on the bedside to increase the love between the couple.
The feng shui effects of gourds are mainly concentrated in the following aspects:
1. Strengthening the body
The gourds have the functions of strengthening the body, preventing and driving away diseases, and gaining health. effect.
Placing a gourd at the bedside can absorb disease qi and help patients recover as soon as possible; it can also absorb bad and unlucky qi from healthy people, prevent diseases, and improve people's fortune.
2. Increase popularity
Gourds are very beneficial to improving interpersonal relationships. Placing a pair of gourds in the living room or study room will help the owner's popularity and help him easily get help from noble people.
3. Fertility and seeking children
The auspicious meaning of gourds, which means more children and more blessings, gives gourds a feng shui effect that is conducive to fertility and seeking children, especially gourds that have been blessed, which has a good influence on fertility. There are great benefits.
4. Dispel evil spirits
The role of gourds in dissolving evil spirits is manifested in many aspects, such as door flushing, elevators and stairs facing the door, and toilets located in the center of the house. Gourds of different materials are resolved.
5. Increase happiness and longevity
Everyone knows the auspicious meanings of “Fu Lu” and “Protection Lu” and will not explain them here.
6. Attracting wealth
The inclusive nature of the gourd belly is very beneficial to the accumulation of wealth for the family.
The gourd symbolizes "good fortune", and characters in many Chinese mythological stories will choose to carry a gourd with them. Therefore, the gourd is endowed with the beautiful meaning of good fortune, longevity and health, and good luck. . The gourd also means "more children, more blessings", symbolizing a prosperous family and continuous descendants. At the same time, since gourds are used by many gods and figures, gourd paintings can also be used to ward off evil spirits.
Where to place the gourd appropriately:
1. The gourd should be placed in an auspicious direction
If the gourd is placed in an auspicious position such as financial position or official position, The direction is conducive to the generation of auspicious energy in auspicious directions and creates an auspicious aura.
2. The gourd should be placed in the evil position
A gourd placed in the evil direction can contain the evil and prevent it from having any adverse effects.
3. The gourd should be hung in the place where evil spirits need to be eliminated.
If the gourd is hung in the place where evil spirits need to be eliminated, it can alleviate and resolve the evil spirits and improve the surrounding aura.
Placement of gourds:
(1) People who run traditional businesses can place jade or gourds in the northeast of the company or store or diagonally from the entrance. Gourds made of ceramic or stone;
(2) Politicians or salaried white-collar workers can place plant gourds in the northeast to increase wealth, and at the same time, they also play the role of "backer", which is conducive to promotion. ;
(3) Businessmen engaged in the service industry can place a copper gourd at the cashier, which can increase the number of customers and attract wealth.