This is a depiction of a boxwood-carved Chinese Horoscope Animal horse with a Ruyi for Fame and Recognition.
The Ru Yi is one of the most powerful symbols of power, leadership and authority. Often seen placed prominently on the desk of successful people with high positions, a Ru Yi will create a special kind of Chi that boosts one’s career luck, promises respect and recognition, and ensures smoothness of business pursuits. Coupled with Horses' being symbols of fiery Yang power with its direction in the South sector, the Horse with Ruyi Carving becomes a very potent Feng Shui enhancer that will bring
fame and recognition based on the Pakua's Eight Life Aspiration Theory.
Horses are always associated with speed, and all good things associated with it will come fast!
What the Horse Symbolizes and its Application in Symbolism Feng Shui
The Horse (seventh sign of the Chinese Zodiac) in Chinese Feng Shui symbolizes perseverance, strength, loyalty, victory, power, independent, strong spirited, speed and success. It is believed that placing the Horse figurines in your home or workplace will strengthen and enhance all the good traits and characteristics it represents in family members born in the year of Horse. It is no surprise that you can almost always find paintings and sculptures of horses in Chinese homes and businesses.
The Horse's direction is in the South (157.5 degrees to 187.5 degrees) and its intrinsic element is fire which makes it Yang and an excellent enhancer in the South sector to activate fame, recognition and good reputation which are essentials for success in this competitive world today. Fame, popularity and recognition are especially crucial in determining how far an artiste, politicians and entrepreneurs can go. The Horse’s allies are the Tiger and the Dog and the Sheep is its secret friend.
In Feng Shui, the horses are usually classified into Tribute Horse and Victory Horse.
In ancient China, the Chinese had always associated the tribute horse with gifts given to emperors and high officials, brought by the vanquished to the victors after wars and battles. The tribute horse are seen decorated with robes, laden with valuables such as gold ingots, pearls, gems, gold coins and etc., which represents the aspiration of a comfortable life. The tribute horse brings fame, recognition and triumph over competitors, ensuring your talents and hard work are acknowledged and rewarded.
On the other hand, Victory horses are shown galloping, running upwards signifying upward mobility and promotion, steady and speedy climb to fame and success in career and life. Sometimes they are depicted with birds at their feet, suggesting that the horses are running as fast as the bird can fly. This symbolizes success at an accelerated rate!
Here is how the Horse figurine can be used to Feng Shui your way to a better life:
1. For people born in the year of Horse, place a Horse figurine in the sector between 157.5 degrees to 187.5 degrees sector in your home or office according to big Tai Chi (house) or small Tai Chi (living room, bedroom, work desk, study desk etc.) to enhance your personal wealth luck. You will also benefit by placing it in the sectors correspond to your allies: DOG (307.5° - 337.5°) or TIGER (37.5° - 67.5°). This will ensure a smooth sailing and successful year ahead as your Chinese horoscope sign figurine will assist you and protect you from trouble whether it be at work, at school or in your business, during good or difficult times. It will help you to gain fame and recognition as this is what the South sector governs based on the Pakua’s Eight Life Aspirations Method. If your horoscope reading says you will experience a tough year ahead, worry not. Your Horse figurine will give you the strength to see through it, help you to overcome obstacles, and make the most out of it to reap maximum benefits. Your Horse figurine will also help you to keep friends loyal to you, preventing betrayal from acquaintances you thought were friends. This Feng Shui remedy is recommended by many Feng Shui masters and will not disappoint you.
2. Display the Horse figurines on an elevated height in the South of your home or office for fame and recognition luck. Your work and efforts will be appreciated and acknowledged. The people you want to notice your talents and capability will, which eventually will help to catapult you to success, or even stardom!
3. If you are involved in a competitive situation in your job or in business, displaying the Horse figurines coming into your home or office will bring you victory and ensure you triumph over all your competitions, be it a promotion or a project idea. For businessmen, his endeavors will reap rewards more quickly and with less effort.
The Horse figurine makes excellent Feng Shui gifts for friends and relatives starting or in a competitive business. Great for someone that’s career minded with high ambitions and big goals, or people born in the year of Horse.
