The Magic Of The Bamboo Flute
There are many forms of flutes used as traditional musical instruments in ancient China. Some are double-reed pan-pipes while others are variations of…
Symbolic Feng Shui
What Do Willow Trees Represent In Chinese Culture And Feng Shui
Willow trees have an unmistakable look that is sort of in between a horse’s unkempt hair and another horse’s unkempt hair. It can serve very…
Uses Of Paper Lanterns In Feng Shui
One of the types of decorations that is synonymous with Chinese culture is the red paper lantern. In all types of traditional and cultural events or…
The Kingfisher
The kingfisher got it’s name by being a natural expert at fishing. The most common species is the halcyon smynensis. It’s mandarin name 翠 is…
The Symbolism Of Swallow Birds In Feng Shui
The swallow is not just a bird, but a harbinger of spring. In geographic areas that goes through the 4 seasons, as soon one observes swallows having fun in the…
The Butterfly
In ancient Chinese culture, the butterfly is a symbol of immortality. The mandarin word 蝴蝶 which is pronounced as Hu Die has a phonetic similar sound to…
The Cat
Cats are common domestic pets and some people just cannot imagine a life without them. They are curious, playful and moody. The cat is written as 猫 and…
6 Factors That Make An Auspicious Landscape Painting
The type of paintings that epitomizes feng shui is the landscape painting consisting of mountains and water (山水). These generally describes oil paintings…
The Symbolism Of Cows In Feng Shui
In agriculture and farming, cows have long been a dependable friend for mankind. Their powerful strength and hardworking nature makes them a great worker to…
What The Goat Symbolizes In Feng Shui
The goat has always been associated with positivity throughout Chinese history. This is in part, attributed with it Mandarin name yang (羊) which sounds and…
