Asian Amulets
An infinite number of amulets come to us from Asia due to the size of the continent and the great variety of cultures and peoples that inhabit it. In all of Asia, the best-known amulets and talismans are, perhaps, those of Chinese origin; and this is almost certainly due to its great commercial empire in Europe. There are many amulets of Asian origin with protective and good fortune properties. Here are some examples:
1. Maneki-neko:
Also known as the lucky cat of Japan. It is a Japanese amulet that is said to attract prosperity and good fortune. They are represented by a cat with its paw raised, and depending on the paw they have raised, they attract visitors to the store (left paw) or they attract money and prosperity (right paw). It is usually placed at the entrance of businesses to attract customers. They are originally made of ceramic, although the popularity achieved in recent years has meant that they are made of plastics of different colors, especially gold.
Depending on the color, its function varies:
– Green: Home security
– White: Luck in business
– Blue: Fulfill dreams
– Red: Success in love
– El dorado: Economy
– Pink: Choose the person to marry
– Black: Avoid bad luck and increase happiness
2. Daruma:
This Japanese amulet represents the founder of Zen Buddhism, Bodhidharma. It is believed that by making a wish and painting an eye of the Daruma, the amulet will help you achieve your goals. When the wish is fulfilled, the other eye is painted.
3. Tibetan Mandala:
Mandalas are protective and healing amulets used in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. They are believed to represent cosmic energy and help focus the mind and spirit.
4. Wu Lou:
This gourd-shaped Chinese amulet is associated with longevity, good health and fortune. It is used to protect against illness and bad energy.
5. Hanabishi:
This diamond-shaped Japanese amulet is believed to attract good fortune and prosperity. It is placed in the business or home to attract success and wealth.
6. Asia Amulets: Buddhas
They come in all types, sizes, materials, colors and functions. Although they may seem like it, all Buddhas are not the same; there are those of abundance and food, prosperity, money, success, work, luck, etc…
P’AN – T’AO:
This is the fruit of the jade tree that grows in the Imperial Palace, which matures every three thousand years. It is usually worn in the form of a pendant stone and symbolizes longevity and health.
7. Chinese coins
They attract money and fortune, 3 coins are usually carried together joined with red ribbon inside the purse. This way they will help us never be short of money.
Red color vs. yellow
In Chinese superstition, red is the color of money and good luck. That our wallet is this color will help us when it comes to earning money.
On the other hand, unlike in the West, yellow is the symbol of power, which is why the emperor was always dressed in his own «imperial yellow.»
8. Monkey on horseback
The monkey serves to achieve wisdom. If we place a figure of a monkey riding a horse we will favor our success, recognition and fame.
9. Dragons
Chinese symbol par excellence, it represents strength, power and love. Depending on the purpose, the defined color changes.
10. Turkish eye
Turkish amulet that consists of a large blue eye and is usually worn as a pendant to avoid the evil eye.
11. Jambhala
Indian amulet that represents the powerful magician and alchemist blessed by the gods with fortune, power and love. If worn as a pendant and asked for with faith, it provides everything that is asked of it.
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