Chinese feng shui cats, whose real name is Maneki Neko, are in fact native to Japan. They are made of ceramic and bring happiness and fortune to those who own them. Here are the advantages of Maneki Neko in Feng Shui. This cat that raises its paw as if to greet you is not just a simple feline representation. Under its adorable and warm airs, it ...
Chinese feng shui cats, whose real name is Maneki Neko, are in fact native to Japan. They are made of ceramic and bring happiness and fortune to those who own them. Here are the advantages of Maneki Neko in Feng Shui. This cat that raises its paw as if to greet you is not just a simple feline representation. Under its adorable and warm airs, it invites you to enter a store to spend your money!
Indeed, the Chinese Feng Shui cat attracts fortune for the one who owns it. This is the reason why most Asian restaurants or stores display a Maneki Neko on the checkout counter or at the entrance.
However, it is also a decorative element. It is a must in Japanese homes where it holds a very special place. Friendly and comforting, it reassures people with its friendly features. The lucky aspect, although still present, is nowadays relegated to second place, after the decorative aspect.
There are several different representations of Chinese cats in Feng Shui. Firstly, the material used to make them varies. Initially, Maneki Neko were all made of ceramic. Today, even if this is the predominant material, there are also gold, metal and plastic ones.
Now let's talk about their posture. Indeed, here again, it can vary. When they have the right paw raised, Maneki Neko attract fortune. When the left paw is raised, it is rather an invitation to enter. If the cat has both front paws in the air, then it is a sign of protection of the house and business.
Sometimes the arms are articulated. This is just an additional aesthetic effect, but does not add to the benefits of Chinese Feng Shui cat figurines. On the other hand, all of them wear a necklace or a scarf around their neck and a golden coin in one of their paws. This is an ancient Japanese coin called Koban which attracts wealth. They are also present on the Maneki Neko piggy banks or on the piggy banks!
There are many colors of Feng Shui cats. White remains the most common, conveying positive energy. However, it is not uncommon to find other colors, such as yellow or gold making a point of attracting fortune.
Less common, but just as popular, are the black Maneki Neko Feng Shui with protective qualities. The green Chinese cat brings health, while the pink or red symbolizes and protects love.
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