Koi: Why is it always people’s first choice for Feng Shui fish?

Koi: Why is it always people’s first choice for Feng Shui fish?
Whether at home or in the office, fish farming is becoming more and more a hobby for people and a part of indoor scenery. When it comes to fish farming, koi are always the most common found in fish tanks. Is there some mystery in the feng shui of the fish tank or the feng shui of fish farming? Let’s take a look with the editor below.

Luxurious Koi, a Feng Shui Treasure

The theory of Feng Shui has existed since ancient times. The ancients believed that good feng shui is to store wind, accumulate energy and obtain water, and obtaining water is the best. Qi is always in circulation and can be easily dispersed by wind and break the balance of circulation, but it will stop when it meets water. Therefore, water can make the flow of Qi smooth and circulate, which means it can retain Feng Shui. And the presence of auspicious objects in the water can adjust the speed of the flow of qi and ensure that the spiritual energy of the Feng Shui place does not dissipate.

As the saying goes, "Straightness brings evil, and crookedness brings love." Koi has a high back and a broad body, a handsome figure, and is gentle yet strong. It has a strong and steady character, and has the demeanor of a gentleman who remains calm and composed in the face of danger. Since ancient times, it has been regarded as the incarnation of a dragon. Koi are long-lived, with an average age of seventy years, and the longest-lived one is recorded to be over two hundred years old. Because of its long life, it is also known as the auspicious name "Zhu Yu". What is even more peculiar is that koi have the ability to recognize people. When the owner patrols the pond, they will often follow behind with their heads above the water, as if they were walking in the water. It is quite magical. Koi not only has graceful manners in the water, but can also cleanse dirt and purify water. It is truly a Feng Shui treasure that combines the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and carries the elegance of water.

Danding Xingyun, gold accompanies the finance minister

There are many varieties of koi, which can be roughly divided into red and white koi, three-color koi, red-crowned carp, golden carp, black carp, gold and silver scales and other varieties. Among them, the most popular among officials is the red-crowned carp, which is known as the "official carp". This kind of koi is snow-white all over, except for a red round spot in the middle of its head. When swimming, it is like a white dragon turning over the river, and when still, it is like Danyang lying on the water. In terms of Feng Shui, it indicates a prosperous career and a successful official career, so it is also known as "good luck at the head".

According to historical records, Ye Xianggao, a "three-dynasty veteran" of the Ming Dynasty, loved red-crowned koi all his life. Before becoming an official, he studied hard by the Carp Lake in Shizhu Mountain all day long, and after passing the imperial examination in the 11th year of the Wanli reign, he also raised several red-crowned koi in his home pond. No matter when his family moved to Fuqing or returned to the court in the 35th year of the Wanli reign, several red-crowned koi always accompanied him like family members, and at that time they were called "fish never leave leaves." Ye Xianggao had a successful career throughout his life. He served in three dynasties and was the "sole prime minister" for eight years. Even when he encountered some setbacks in his career, he was able to overcome them. In his later years, he traveled around the mountains and rivers and lived a long life. From this, the saying that red-crowned crane brings good luck in career and examinations has spread through the world.

The red-crowned carp with a crown that looks like a black pearl and a graceful dragon is the favorite of those who seek official careers, while the golden koi with a golden body is nowadays the most popular among business people. Its entire body is a single color of golden yellow, its scales are arranged neatly, and its entire body emits a golden and crystal-like glow. Because it can attract wealth and placing it in a store is as auspicious as offering sacrifices to the God of Wealth, it has become one of the most popular business gifts.


In fact, koi has been regarded as a symbol of wealth and status since ancient times, and there are allusions to it since the Western Zhou Dynasty. According to research, Ji You, the younger brother of King Xuan of Zhou, was once granted the title of Puyuan in Zheng. His descendants, the Zheng family, often accompanied koi by the stream all year round, until the Northern Song Dynasty. The Zheng family always produced many Jinshi and high-ranking officials. At that time, most of the carp in the stream were red-crowned. Since Zheng Shanggong, there have been few high-ranking officials in the Puyuan Zheng family, but the gentry and merchants here are rich enough to rival a country. What is strange is that the koi in Puyuan Creek has gradually evolved from a pool of red-crowned carps to many golden ones. Until the 1980s, Puyuan people were still famous throughout the country for their business acumen, and wealthy families emerged one after another over the years. Therefore, the Puyuan Zheng family has great respect for the Feng Shui koi passed down from generation to generation, and will never sell them no matter how high the price is.

Three colors belong to peach blossoms, red and white are full of blessings

In fact, among the many varieties of koi, three-color koi is the most common. There are beautiful red and black patterns on the white background, and it is very pleasing to the eye when it swims. In Feng Shui, it is said that brightly colored fish represent love. This statement has also been confirmed in real life. In Jinxi, my country, when a boy gets married, three-color koi is one of the necessary gifts. The girl who receives the three-color koi must raise it well at home before getting married. On the day of her wedding, the bigger the three-color koi grows and the clearer the pattern, it means the longer the love between the two people will last and the happier the marriage will be. Nowadays, tricolor koi are often given as "gift fish" to newlyweds to wish them a harmonious home and long-lasting happiness. If unmarried men and women place brightly colored koi in their rooms, it can also help boost their love luck.
The red and white koi gets its name from its white background with red stripes. It has an agile swimming posture, strong reproductive capacity and is the longest-lived species among koi, so it is also called "longevity fish". As early as the Spring and Autumn Period, in the eastern Zhejiang area, there was a custom of "scattering carp seeds" to pray for many children, good fortune, longevity and wealth when a new bride got off the bridal sedan. This kind of carp is the red and white koi that we commonly see today. Nowadays, after getting married, newlyweds still place a pair of red and white koi ornaments in the bridal room, which represents "a large house with many descendants" and "a prosperous family". Red and white koi is also one of the best gifts for celebrating the birthday of an elderly person.

Three threes are endless, six sixes are infinite

Although koi is a Feng Shui treasure that can bring good fortune to a home, there are also things to pay attention to when raising and placing them. If the method is inappropriate, it will backfire.
When raising Feng Shui Koi, the number is extremely important. The most common practice is to use nine rules. According to Chinese tradition, nine is the most supreme and yang number and has an extremely noble meaning. In Feng Shui, there is a saying that "three threes are endless, six sixes are infinite." Six red-topped stripes represent "good luck throughout the years," and five red and white stripes represent "five blessings coming to the door." As for the sayings of "Three Goats Bring Good Luck" and "Two Dragons Playing in the Water", they are also widely circulated. Koi are raised to improve feng shui. Three, six, five, nine and two are all auspicious numbers.
Secondly, the number of koi you raise can only increase, not decrease. Increasing the number will increase your blessings, while decreasing it will shorten your lifespan. If one of them unfortunately dies of illness, it must be replaced in time. Only in this way can the feng shui be maintained.
Koi is a Feng Shui treasure, and the placement of the koi is also very important.

Danding in the east and gold in the west, spiritual objects in the house

Whether in Chinese Bagua metaphysics or in Western Tarot, the East represents success and development. Since all the red (Hong) luck in the body is concentrated at one point, the Red Crown is best placed in the East to replenish energy. The west always represents money and social status. As the west is where the sun sets and lacks the quality of "gold", placing golden koi in the west is the best way to attract wealth and fortune. The south and north represent fame and family respectively. The south should be warm, but not exposed to strong light. The koi raised should be able to capture sunlight and store heat. Therefore, red and white or three-color koi are the most beneficial for feng shui in the south because of their rich colors and soft light. In the north, where light is the worst and Yin energy is too heavy, it is most suitable to place a pair of black carp to absorb Yin and ward off evil.
The trend of giving koi as gifts is becoming more and more popular, and placing a pond of koi at home or in a store has gradually become a popular fashion that seems to have no reason. As this fashion continues, the feng shui significance of koi has once again attracted people's attention. In fact, this is also normal, because Koi, a beautiful and lovely Feng Shui fish, has never faded out of people's lives. Wherever there are traces of it, there will be auspicious and beautiful blessings!

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