In the year of the metal ox, it’s important to stay auspicious no matter how bad your year is looking. Look for these 5 lucky charms to keep the misfortune away.
Related: Ring In Chinese New Year With These Limited-Edition, Maybe Even Lucky Beauty Products
Have you ever received a jade charm bracelet without knowing what the pendants mean? We sure have. Whenever purchasing any item, it’s important to have a fundamental understanding of it first. This rule is especially applied to purchasing lucky charms. You’d never know, maybe the stones on your bracelet goes against your qi. That’s why we’ve made a list of symbols you should look out for when picking out pendants for your charms. These five symbols are a mix of prosperous evergreens and lucky objects of the year.
Your Chinese zodiac sign
Whether it’s a general charm or a personalized one, you should have something that represents you. Opt for a bracelet with a small figurine of your sign.
Jade
You can never go wrong in the luck department with jade. Some traditionalists would even opt for jade bangles instead of the charm filled types. Find out if the jade you’re buying is real by feeling the stone unworn. If the jade is cold, then it is real. If it is neutral or warm, it is a fake.
Number 8
According to Primal Trek, “The number eight (ba 八) is the most auspicious number because its pronunciation, particularly in southern dialects, is very similar to “prosper” or “wealth” (fa cai 发财).” You can also associate the number eight with the eight immortals and the eight treasures of Chinese culture.
Oranges
For the year of the metal ox, the orange is considered to be very auspicious. According to the Wey Fung Shei group, “The orange is a symbol of plentiful rewards to be reaped in the year, sincerity and smooth progress, with its leaf representing vitality.”
Sycee
You’ve seen this before, but didn’t know what it is. These ship-like figures are called, Sycee. They were a currency used during the Yuan Dynasty and are now symbols of wealth and prosperity.
Where to buy your lucky charms?
Ongpin would be your best bet. The famous street in Chinatown is where you can find the most respectable traditional stores in Manila. Most of the stores in Ongpin are open even during the pandemic. If you’d like to pay them a visit, you must follow all COVID-19 protocols.
Is it okay to buy online?
Technically, it is. Although, it would be hard to perform any lucky rituals on the charms without your presence during the purchase. It would be best to go to the store yourself, so you can properly place luck on your charms.
The post Look For These 5 Lucky Chinese Symbols In The Year Of The Metal Ox appeared first on MEGA.
0 Comments