Looking back on the last few years of the lunar calendar, the year of the ox saw many of the same struggles that plagued the year of the rat. The coronavirus pandemic continues to affect our lives and the economic situation remains uncertain. Still, the coming year of the tiger is one of many changes, and with those changes, opportunities come. Each constellation is given the opportunity to improve fate in areas of love, business, career, and other personal growth.
With 2022 already digging the first half of the year, many of us look forward to a fresh start to manifest prosperity and peace. To gather positive energy, people might need a little bit of help from lucky charms.
A lucky charm is an object or situation that brings good luck to its owner. It is an object that is believed to bring happiness to your life. A lucky charm may be able to divert negativeness from your life and attract only positive energies. This can be a stone, key chain, crystal, ring, necklace, or anything that makes sense to you. Admit it or not, we all have our own lucky charms.
Filipinos take on Lucky Charms
The traditional East Asian lunar calendar consists of repeating 12-year cycles, each year corresponding to one of the 12 animals in the Chinese Zodiac. The association between these creatures and the Chinese calendar began in the 3rd century BC and it was firmly established in the 1st century. The 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac include rat, ox, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig. Each is believed to embody certain qualities that manifest themselves in the individuality of the people born that year. February 1, 2022, marks the beginning of the year of the tiger, a brave, heroic, determined, and energetic creature.
The Chinese New Year practices are widely believed that influences the Filipino’s when it comes to feng shui and lucky charms. However, Filipino beliefs about superstitions and reliance on lucky charms can result from different ethnic, cultural, and religious influences. Many Filipino lucky charms are related to health, relationships, and childbirth, but some are directly related to happiness, wealth, and well-being.
Lucky Charms and Beliefs that you can apply in your Condo
Keeping a Piggy Bank
In some countries, such as Germany and the Netherlands, piggy banks are often distributed to show good luck and happiness. This type of bank is very popular in China because it is believed to bring good luck and wealth. The red marks on both sides of the pig roughly mean "bringing wealth and treasure," and its golden color symbolizes prosperity.
Having a Bamboo Plant
Lucky Bamboo is one of the most famous households lucky charms and is believed to bring good luck and prosperity to the place where it grows. It is also known to improve the positive energy flow in the home or office when placed in the right direction. The lucky bamboo plant represents the element of wood, and the red ribbon represents the element of fire. It is known for creating a sense of balance and security in life. A bamboo plant can also add up to your condo design or home interior.
Feng Shui Practices
Feng Shui is all about the flow of energy inside and outside your well-being, allowing it to move freely and organically. It can help you live your best life. The system is very complex, but one of the basic principles is to represent the five Chinese elements in the house: wood, water, metal, earth, and fire. Practitioners say that in order to bring wealth, you need to place objects made of wood or water in the money section of the house. You can also do this even if you are living in a condo in the Philippines.
Wearing or Carrying a red object
This can be in the form of bracelets, envelopes, shirts, and many more. Red is a popular color in Chinese culture and symbolizes happiness, joy, and happiness. It also represents celebration, vitality, and fertility in traditional Chinese color symbols. It can also represent the summer season and related elements of fire. If you are in a condo living, you may put up some red objects in the tiny spaces of your room.
Bringing Home a Turtle or tortoise
Turtles are sometimes referred to as "lucky turtles" because they have a long lifespan and are known to be a symbol of wisdom. They are also associated with general health and positive energy. Turtles are considered luck boosters. According to Feng Shui, this animal blesses its owner with money, a good night's sleep, longevity, a healthy lifestyle, financial benefits, and career advancement.
The Laughing Buddha
The feng shui direction of the Laughing Buddha should be perfect for best results. A Laughing Buddha not only brings good luck but also energizes and heals all areas of your life in a very positive way. It is said to strengthen the weak aspects of your life and greatly improve positivity in your home. Its large and prominent belly symbolizes happiness, luck, and prosperity. It is believed that rubbing one's belly will bring good luck.
Does Lucky Charms work?
No matter what you think, lucky charms are a great way to bring something positive to your path. Different cultures around the world have symbols and objects that people believe can bring good luck. As these cultures have evolved and assimilated globally, these symbols and attractions have traveled around the world.
Each lucky attraction has a deep-seated story that explains its origins and potential uses. Whether you are superstitious or not, lucky charms are a great way to make you feel very happy and positive. And sometimes, a way to make lucky charms work is about having the right attitude.
Lucky charms are often accompanied by hard work. Hard work is our key to success and prosperity. If we work hard, we can achieve our goals, which leads to good fortune. We should always remember that positivity and motivation comes from hard work. Working hard brings you one step closer to your dreams which can give you a positive outlook in life.
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