Mandarin ducks are one of the most popular and famous feng shui mascots. These cute figures carry a special energy and meaning, due to which they help to maintain mutual feelings, protect the family from adversity and problems. They are also often used to attract love. How to choose and how to position this mascot correctly, we will tell in more detail in our material.
History of tradition
Surely you know that mandarins used to be called grandees in China, who had the right to wear beautiful and vibrant clothes. One of the legends tells the story of such a nobleman who had been married for a long time, but one day he realized that there was no love left for his wife in his heart. Then he decided that they need to leave, and the wife to return back to her parents' house. Thinking about it, he walked along the pond. And then the nobleman saw a couple of beautiful ducks with unusually bright plumage. They were so beautiful that he stopped to admire them.
The ducks felt so good together that looking at their happiness and how they kiss with their beaks, he remembered the happiest days of his family life. The nobleman understood that love must be protected and preserved from adversity, problems and quarrels, and then happiness will always reign in the family. Realizing this, he returned home and did everything possible to once again return the relationship that he had previously with his wife. And so the tradition appeared to acquire duck figures for the house, which symbolize fidelity, devotion and love.
Mascot Features
According to Feng Shui, mandarin ducks are not just a souvenir, but a real symbol of true and eternal love.In China, very often on the wedding day as a present they give just such ducks, which then should be in the house of the young.
According to Eastern philosophy, mandarin ducks are a talisman for couples, helping them to remain faithful, loving, passion and loyalty to each other. In addition, there is another meaning of this talisman. Such figures attract prosperity, happiness and harmony to the house.
Acquiring or giving such figures is possible not only for married couples. For example, ducks can be an excellent mascot for a single woman who for a long time can not find her soul mate.
It is also recommended to present such a talisman to those who have recently experienced a divorce or separation from their soulmate. The energy of these ducks will help to restore all lost resources and will bring new love and happiness to life.
How to choose the right one?
Today in specialized stores you can find a wide variety of options for such feng shui mascots. They are made of various materials, differ in color and size. How to choose the right and suitable mascot for yourself?
- Since mandarin ducks are a talisman in order to preserve or gain personal happiness, you must definitely acquire a pair of ducks. You can’t buy only one figure - it will doom you to loneliness.
- Pay attention to the fact that nondescript and less bright figures are females, but the drake is distinguished by its bright plumage. Therefore, it is important to choose the right harmonious pair of ducks. Choosing only bright specimens, you will find a couple of drakes, and the talisman will not work correctly.
- Considering the various beautiful figures of ducks, give preference to those to which the soul reaches. You will immediately realize that this is exactly the pair that you need. You will constantly return with a look to these figures, which somehow miraculously attract your attention. Therefore, first of all, you need to listen to your intuition, and not to the advice of sales consultants.
- You need to acquire a talisman in a good mood and not treat it as the last and only hope for attracting love and happiness.
Today you can find a variety of options for the execution of this talisman. There are options when ducks are sold separately, and you yourself pick up a pair. And there are souvenirs on the stand, where the birds are already located next to each other. But at the same time, their location can also be different.
For example, there are instances where ducks sit side by side, touching each other with wings, and look in one direction. And there are options where they are located opposite each other and touch each other with their beaks as if kissing. Each of the two options is a symbol of love. Which mascot to choose, you can decide, focusing on intuition and personal preferences.
In addition, when choosing a mascot, you should pay attention to exactly which colors dominate the figures. For instance:
- if it is more orange, then such a figure also carries an additional charge of optimism and energy;
- if the wings of ducks are made in bright red color, then this is a symbol of eternal love and mutual passion;
- blue and white color symbolize freedom and purity of thoughts;
- the green hue carries the energy of a relationship that has just begun.
It is best to choose those feng shui figures that are made of natural stone. In this case, the talisman will have a very strong energy.
The greatest energy is possessed by figures made entirely of jade. Also made from porcelain. It is quite possible to give preference to ceramic products. But from cheap and low-quality figures it is better to immediately refuse.
Location Features
According to Feng Shui teachings, there are certain rules for the optimal arrangement of figures in one or another part of the house.The talisman that attracts prosperity is perfect for the southwestern part of your home. This part of the house is responsible for love and happiness. In the event that the figures of ducks are correctly located in the house, they will help not only strengthen fidelity in the relationship, but also allow the spouses to maintain an easy and romantic relationship. Thanks to the special energy of this mascot, a married couple will always be comfortable and easy next to each other, which will allow for many years to keep love and live together happily.
It is best to place the mascot in the matrimonial bedroom. The ideal place is opposite the matrimonial bed. It will be very good if you place mandarin ducks next to the box in which you store wedding rings or next to a family photo. At the same time, it is very important that there are no strangers in your bedroom, since there is such a belief that ducks must be hidden from prying eyes.
If other members of your family or guests are often in your bedroom, it is better not to place the ducks in a prominent place, but to place them next to the bed on the windowsill so that the curtains hide them from prying eyes.
Feng Shui experts also recommend hanging a picture or art photograph next to ducks with the image of a real pair of ducks. In addition, a living plant has a positive effect on the energy of the mascot. Therefore, it is quite possible to create an entire composition on your windowsill using indoor flowers and feng shui figures. Decorative fountains or aquariums positively influence and help the correct functioning of such talismans.
By the way, if individual figures were bought, then you need to arrange them so that they are in contact with each other and in no case do not stand at a distance from their other half.
In order for the figures to always carry the right energy, regularly clean them from dust. In the event that you and your soulmate decide to arrange a romantic dinner at home, then such a talisman can easily be placed next to the candles on the table. When you pick up this figurine, be sure to think only about the good, remember only the happy joint moments of your married life.
But for now, lonely people can recharge positively from such talismans and believe that they will surely meet their soul mate in the near future. In this case, the mood should always be good.
See more about mandarin ducks as a souvenir in the video below.
