“Mã đáo thành công” is an auspicious saying in Vietnamese folklore, used to wish each other success and good fortune in business ventures. This saying also hints at the auspicious significance of horses in feng shui. Today, let’s delve deeper into this belief.
1. What is the Meaning of Feng Shui Horse Statues?
In faith and feng shui, horses are not only symbols of loyalty but also endurance, patience, luck, and wealth.
A galloping horse, often referred to as “Lộc Mã,” is a common horse symbol in feng shui, representing prosperity in business, agility in finances, and career advancement. Additionally, the image of a galloping horse signifies traveling long distances, making it an appropriate charm for those who frequently go on business trips or travel extensively.
What is the significance of feng shui horse statues?
Among entrepreneurs, it is customary to place a horse statue on their desks, wishing for wealth and career success, with the belief that doing so will bring good fortune and ease in achieving their goals.
Furthermore, in Eastern culture, the horse is one of the 12 animals of the zodiac (sign of the horse) and is considered one of the six domestic animals in some countries’ cultures. It symbolizes loyalty, dedication, wealth, and success. The image of a horse rearing and neighing also represents pride, freedom, and purity.
2. The Significance of Different Types of Feng Shui Horses
+ Various beautiful and popular feng shui horse statues:
- Horse Pulling a Cabbage: The cabbage represents wealth and status, while the horse pulling it signifies attracting wealth into the home.
- Double Horses (Song Mã): Brings career success, wealth, and wards off negative energy and illness.
- Triple Horses (Tam Mã): Attracts wealth, success, and advancement in one’s career and business ventures.
- Horse with a Monkey on its Back (Mã Thượng Phong Hầu): Symbolizes achieving success and fame quickly.
Horse with a Monkey on its Back (Mã Thượng Phong Hầu)
- Eight Horses Chasing the Wind (Bát Mã Truy Phong): Represents the strength of unity in a group, bringing prosperity, achievement, and victory.
- Horse with its Tail Tied: Attracts good luck in competitions and helps defeat rivals.
- Victorious Horse: Signifies success and good fortune.
- Eight Horses Crossing the Sea (Bát Mã Vượt Biển): Conveys a strong will and perseverance, symbolizing the willingness to endure hardships and dangers to achieve success.
- Eight Horses Galloping on the Grassland (Bát Mã Tung Vó Trên Thảo Nguyên): Conveys a wish for wealth and good luck, as it combines the elements of Fire (horse) and Wood and Earth (grassland).
Eight Horses Galloping on the Grassland (Bát Mã Tung Vó Trên Thảo Nguyên)
- Horse Rushing to Success (Mã Đáo Thành Công): Wishes for smooth business transactions and overall ease in endeavors.
- Six Horses (Lục Mã): Attracts wealth and luck to the homeowner and their family members.
- Nine Horses (Cửu Mã): Brings good luck and stability.
- Single Horse (Nhất Mã): Represents true strength and the audacity of the owner.
+ Materials for Feng Shui Horse Statues
Wood, jade, or natural stone are commonly used materials for feng shui horse statues, as they are believed to attract wealth and prosperity. Additionally, some metal alloys such as pure copper, gold-plated copper, or gold-inlaid copper are also used for their ability to attract positive energy.
Wooden Horse Statue
3. Feng Shui Horses: Compatibility and Incompatibility with Zodiac Signs and Elements
Compatibility with Zodiac Signs
According to feng shui’s five elements, horses are associated with the Fire element.
Since Fire generates Earth, individuals with the Earth element as their zodiac sign will benefit significantly from feng shui horses. They will experience enhanced wealth, health, luck, development, and success.
The Earth element corresponds to the following zodiac signs:
- Earth element, Dog sign (Tuất): 1946, 2006
- Earth element, Dragon sign (Dần): 1938, 1998
Earth element, Goat sign (Mùi): 1931, 1991
Horses are associated with the Fire element in feng shui.
Additionally, feng shui horses are generally compatible with the following zodiac signs: Snake (Thìn), Snake (Tỵ), Monkey (Thân), Pig (Hợi), Tiger (Mẹo), and Rooster (Dậu).
- Earth element, Rabbit sign (Mão): 1999 (Kỷ Mão)
- Earth element, Dragon sign (Thìn): 1976
- Earth element, Snake sign (Tỵ): 1977
- Earth element, Monkey sign (Thân): 1968
- Earth element, Rooster sign (Dậu): 1969 (Kỷ Dậu)
- Earth element, Pig sign (Hợi): 1947, 2007
Lastly, Fire is compatible with itself: Individuals with a Fire personality will find that the Horse statue suits them well.
In summary, those born in the years 1931, 1938, 1946, 1947, 1956, 1965, 1968, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1986, 1987, 1991, 1994, 1995, 1998, and 1999 are compatible with the “Horse Rushing to Success” statue.
Incompatibility with Zodiac Signs
Individuals born in the years of the Rat (Tý), Ox (Sửu), or Horse (Ngọ) are incompatible with feng shui horses and should avoid using this type of feng shui item.
4. How to Place a Feng Shui Horse Statue to Attract Wealth and Luck
According to folklore, it is advisable to place a feng shui horse statue on your desk or in the financial corner of your home, facing the main entrance or a window, to attract positive energy.
Additionally, you can place the horse statue in the south or the direction that corresponds to the birth element according to the five elements theory.
The northwest direction is also considered favorable for placing feng shui horses, as it attracts wealth and positive energy and promotes career success and a harmonious family life. This belief stems from the folk belief that the best horses come from Xinjiang and Mongolia in the northwest.
Avoid placing the horse statue directly facing the office door, as this is considered taboo. Instead, place it slightly diagonally across from the door.
The desk is a common location for placing feng shui horse statues.
If you were born in the year of the Rat, avoid placing a horse statue or painting in the south direction, as this is in conflict with your zodiac sign and may bring bad luck.
Do not place five horse statues in your home or office, as this could bring death and tragedy to the homeowner.
Avoid placing a single horse statue by itself; instead, combine it with other feng shui items, and ensure the horse’s head is facing inward to bring good luck and wealth.
Avoid placing the horse statue directly facing the office door.
The area where the horse statue is placed should be kept tidy and clean. As a sacred object, the horse statue should be treated with respect, and its surroundings should be well-maintained to avoid blocking the flow of good fortune and wealth.
Keep the horse statue area neat and organized.
Keep the horse statue clean and free from damage, as a broken or dirty horse statue is considered inauspicious. Ensure the horse statue is placed in a spacious area where it won’t be obstructed or easily scratched.
The above information covers everything you need to know about placing feng shui horse statues and the important considerations to bring good luck into your home. Hopefully, this article has provided you with valuable knowledge that you can apply in the future.
