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Elephant Allegory and Symbolism

The symbols and meanings of elephants are strength and courage, wisdom and longevity, kindness and friendliness.

I. Strength and Courage

Elephants are the largest land animals in the world, with a huge size and great strength, so they are often used to symbolize strength and courage. In traditional cultures, the elephant is often used as a symbol of invincible power because of its powerful attack and its ability to pass through obstacles effortlessly.

Two: Wisdom and Longevity

The elephant is a very intelligent animal, able to memorize information for decades and possessing excellent problem-solving skills. As a result, elephants represent wisdom and longevity in many cultures. In Hinduism, the elephant is a symbol of wisdom and wealth. In Chinese culture, elephants are also seen as a symbol of longevity and good fortune, and are used as a gift to bless longevity, happiness and well-being.

Three, Kindness and Friendliness

The elephant is a very gentle and friendly animal, closely related to humans and endowed with a kind and compassionate character. In Hinduism, Ganesh, the elephant god, is one of the most worshipped gods and is depicted as a god with an elephant's head, symbolizing wisdom and good fortune. In Thailand and Sri Lanka, elephants are considered a valuable cultural asset and are highly valued and protected.

Home elephant symbols:

1, behind the dissolution of no support

In feng shui in all things pay attention to have a mountain, the so-called "in front of the light, behind the back of the back". The elephant is huge and graceful, in feng shui is considered to be a symbol of backing, can enhance the position of the power. Therefore, placing an elephant in the sitting area can strengthen the power of the mountain, which can help the career. When there is no mountain or object to rely on at the back of the house, or when one's office is empty, with no solid wall or other object to rely on, one can resolve the situation by placing an elephant ornament.

2, attracting wealth suction

Elephant's long nose can absorb water, feng shui water symbolizes wealth, and thus the trunk down elephant is often referred to as a sucker elephant, and brave with the same suction wealth attraction role. If the home window facing the pool, pond, sea, etc., you can place the elephant in the window, trunk outward, creating the elephant sucking water for the wealth of the elephant, so that the source of wealth rolling. If there is no water outside the house, between the two elephants or in front of the elephant, put a pot of water plants or a tank of fish, can also play the same effect.

The above is for reference only.