Feng Shui Meaning
1. Attracting wealth and fortune: The gourd is homophonic to “Fu Lu”, which symbolizes wealth and auspiciousness. It is often placed in the wealth position of the home or store (such as the diagonal position of the door), which means gathering wealth.
2. Resolving evil spirits: Feng Shui believes that gourds can absorb negative energy. They can be hung or placed under beams, near toilets and other “evil” positions to resolve evil spirits.
3. Health and safety: The gourd looks like a medicine pot, which was often used to hold medicine in ancient times. Therefore, it also has the meaning of “eliminating diseases and maintaining health”, and is suitable for placement in bedrooms or elderly rooms.
4. Cultural symbolism
Traditional mascots: In Taoist culture, gourds are the magic tools of Li Tieguai, one of the “Eight Immortals”, and symbolize great magical powers; folks also believe that gourds can ward off evil spirits.
5. Religious and folk uses
Taoist magic tools: Gourds symbolize “Qian Kun” in Taoism and can be used to store spiritual objects or as ritual props.
To ward off evil spirits: In some areas, people hang gourds at the door to prevent evil spirits from entering the house.
Placement suggestions
Wealth position: southeast corner of the living room (wealth position in traditional Feng Shui).
Bedroom: near the bedside table or window, which means peace.
Study/office: on the left side of the desk (Qinglong position), which helps career luck.
Taboo: avoid facing the mirror or toilet to avoid weakening its effectiveness.
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