The Chinese culture is steeped in a tradition of historical and mythological folklore. They place a great deal of emphasis on luck and auspicious symbols. Chinese lucky coins feature heavily in ancient and contemporary decorations and are used as icons to represent wealth, fortune and success for personal and business endeavors. When it comes to dealing with the Chinese, it is helpful to have an awareness of their culture. The following information will provide greater insight for individuals who are looking for a greater understanding of Chinese ‘luck philosophy’ and the role of abundance and coin symbology.
In matters pertaining to luck enhancement, Feng Shui masters are held in high regard and consulted on a regular basis for everything from the layout of your home, the selection of business or personal premises to the precision date of a business opening. In fact, many casino operators on a worldwide basis hire these masters to assist with the planning and implementation of gaming venues to ensure that everything from the layout of the premises to the location and selection of furniture is optimally positioned to make money for their operation. You may have noticed the use of lucky gold coins features heavily in ancient and contemporary decorations. Chinese lucky coins are considered to be a symbolic representation of wealth, fortune and success making them a natural choice for artistic display.
Of particular relevance to Chinese wealth philosophy is the number 8. It is considered to be the number of abundance. Good fortune gold coins are often exchanged as gifts or recommended by Feng Shui masters to enhance personal and business prospects. A contemporary example of this is the octagonal good fortune gold coin that is minted from 8.88g of gold, constructed with eight sides, illustrated with eight yuan bao and decorated with the peony flower of riches. A lucky coin such as this is often kept by Chinese businessmen or gamblers who consider this essential for improving luck and wealth attraction.
If you want to buy lucky coins as a gift for someone special you should consider the mythological characteristics attributed to the coin. Some coins are generic in nature whilst others have specific symbology attached to them. Popular Chinese folklore features the iconic use of longevity, success and fortune crafted with the use of ancient characters that depict these core traits. To further personalize the gift, you might like to consider the zodiac year the person is born in. Lucky coins that feature the use of the person’s Chinese astrological symbol make special gifts that will be cherished forever. If the gift for the person also coincides with the current Chinese ruling sign, it will take on greater significance and indicate to the recipient that you are knowledgeable in Asian cultural affairs.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
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