As people everywhere want to slow down their hectic lives, ancient Chinese techniques like feng shui are gaining in popularity. The fact that the Chinese phrase for "feng shui" translates to "wind and water" demonstrates the importance of our natural surroundings. Like air and water, healthy environments are essential to human survival.
Feng shui, in a similar vein, draws
inspiration and lessons from the natural world. Many cultures have historically
associated birds with significant meanings. Since birds can fly and people
can't, they have long been seen as messengers from above, symbols of the
divine, and indicators of the passing of the seasons.
Magpie Symbolism and Meaning in Feng Shui
The magpie is a small, brightly coloured
bird that often combines black and white with blue and green. Images of them
frequently show a black neck and a white chest. Magpies have an impressive
repertoire of vocal impersonations, and they are well-known for their
propensity to collect sparkling things and random debris for their nests.
The magpie is a well-known (and
widespread) bird in China, so it's no surprise that it's become a popular art
motif there. They herald good fortune and happiness, thus their alternate name,
"birds of joy." If, for instance, you spot a magpie or discover a
magpie nest in your neighbourhood, it may be a portent of good fortune and
prosperity to come.
Moreover, pairs of this enchanted bird are commonly used to symbolise the love, contentment, and happiness that may be experienced in a committed relationship. Some pairs of magpies stay together forever. Many different schools of Chinese art depict a pair of magpies as a sign of a contentedly married couple. To further emphasise their significance, magpies are sometimes combined with other symbols of good fortune, such as plum blossoms, bamboo, and other elements of nature.
Displaying a Magpie Symbol on Your Wall
If you hang a picture of a magpie in your
house, for example, you'll attract the positive qi (life force energy) of joy,
success, and prosperity. To get the most out of any symbol, it's crucial that
you feel a strong emotional connection to the visual.
Caging a magpie at home is not recommended
because it will not provide the same qi enhancement. Because of their beautiful
singing, magpies were frequently kept as pets and companions in cages. In feng
shui, a caged bird is a symbol of one's unwillingness to expand their horizons
and welcome in positive energy.
For Love and Partnerships
If you’re looking to welcome a long-term
loving relationship into your life, try working with an image representing a
couple of magpies. In a perfect world, they'd be portrayed posed in a kind and
welcoming manner toward one another. You can employ the magpie pair to
encourage feelings of love, joy, and closeness with a current or prospective
romantic partner.
The best area to work with this symbol, as
it most closely symbolises you and has the biggest impact on you, is in your
bedroom. Putting the picture where you think about love and partnerships will
help you concentrate on that area more. By putting the feng shui bagua map on
your bedroom, you can pinpoint this spot. In order to achieve this, you need be
standing in your main bedroom door and gazing inside. Generally speaking, the
relationship section appears at the upper right.
For Career Success
The presence of a magpie in a home is
thought to bring good fortune. This is a fantastic sign to keep on your desk or
in your office to help you achieve your professional goals. According to
principles of Feng Shui, your workstation is a microcosm of your professional
life.
You can just hang up a picture of a
magpie, or you can get more inventive by trying out some additional symbols.
Put a picture of a magpie on your notebook cover, or use one as your desktop
background or screen saver.
Inviting Fresh Possibilities for Happiness,
Joy, and Success
In feng shui, your front entrance is
considered the "mouth of qi" since that is where energy enters and
exits your home. This doorway is the entry point for all the positive energy
that comes into your life from the outside world. Putting a picture of a magpie
on your front door with the hope that it will bring your family good fortune in
all areas of life can be an extremely effective way to spread positivity and
attract favourable circumstances. Inviting unending good fortune with a picture
of a magpie perched on the highest tree branch is a surefire way to achieve it.