The best Feng Shui symbol for attracting love, romantic relationships in life and a symbol of fidelity are swans. A figurine of a pair of swans, symbolizing eternal love, can be made from different materials: porcelain, glass, crystal, various metals, threads. Typically, these two regal birds, white or gold in color, look at each other, as if frozen, admiring their other half.
If we remember our distant childhood, our grandmothers always had on their dresser or shelf such a seemingly modest figurine, symbolizing love. Nowadays there is a wide assortment of various figurines and paintings on sale; you can choose any one to suit your taste, color and size, which can become an amulet for its owner.
Swans as a symbol of love
Why are swans called a symbol of love? Legends are made up, poems and songs are written about swan fidelity and devotion. White-winged birds are a living symbol of happiness for two lovers, a sign of pure, tender and long-lasting affection that overcomes all obstacles on the path of life. And all because these incredibly beautiful birds are monogamous, they create a pair for life.
According to one version, the history of the familiar “heart” sign comes from the image of a pair of swans swimming on a lake in the rays of a scarlet sunset. Bending their fragile necks to each other, they see off the passing day. That is why young people who unite their destinies want to keep swan-like fidelity in their hearts.
Swan fidelity lies in the fact that birds remain devoted to their other half even after her death, which, for example, does not distinguish other wedding messengers - white doves. The swan will selflessly care for a sick or injured partner, protecting and giving the last food.
How to activate
Swans are a very strong symbol and work great without activation. But strengthening it is quite simple. The swan is itself a fiery bird, so a red (green, for the eastern sector) candle placed next to the feathered pair will add energy to the symbol.
A pair of hearts, also in red, is also a great enhancer for the swan symbol, as is the crystal lotus flower.
Arrange the bird images in such a way that they attract attention and attention. Pick up figurines or a pillow with swans more often. Do not allow dust to accumulate on or near them - this destroys positive energy. These simple rules will keep the symbol in constant good shape and will help it “work” well for the benefit of your family.
The legend of swan fidelity
Legends say that swans die in separation. In one Russian village they remember the legend about a pair of swans that lost each other. The flock of swan flew to warmer climes, but the white swan could not take off from the lake - the boys broke her wing. One of the old-timers took pity on the bird and took it to him. He released her into a flock of geese, where she overwintered. Within a few months, the wing grew together, but the swan could no longer fly. And when in the spring she was walking in a meadow with geese, and the cries of a flock returning home were heard in the sky - the bird became excited and gave a voice... Then a quick shadow fell from the sky like an arrow - it was a huge white swan. He flew up to his beloved and hugged her with his wingspan, the swans intertwined their necks and froze. Their hearts could not bear the piercing melancholy, sadness and joy that they experienced in an instant.
Couples in love dream of doing everything together. Taking care of your spouse day by day, building a house, raising children, watching them grow up and begin to live independently - these are important stages of life that are interesting to go through hand in hand.
Swans do not lag behind people in this regard. The swan family will not just let the young swan-daughter out of the nest; they will strictly monitor which suitors woo the young snow-white bird. The swan zealously protects his daughters from obsessive suitors and watches their battles. And they show off, taking proud poses, cackling and attacking each other to prove their superiority. After all, only one of them will be trusted to take the bride, and then the white swan will take wing and fly away from her native nest to always be close to her beloved swan.
Touching swan affection sometimes leads to funny incidents. So, on one of the lakes near the German city of Munster, a female black swan remained faithful to a catamaran in the form of a swan for three years, accompanying it daily on the surface of the water.
Living room
Be sure to combine colors
Often for this room we select the decor according to the color of the wallpaper, curtains and furniture. However, according to Feng Shui, paintings require a different approach. Of course, the overall harmony of the room is of great importance, but the picture here plays a decisive role: it must be selected according to the plot and your own feelings. It would be a mistake to hang a canvas in the living room that only complements the overall style without carrying any meaning.
Family room
If you spend more time at home with your family, the atmosphere in the living room should be warm, cozy and calm. The canvas that you hang here should have the same qualities. According to Feng Shui, images of animal families, calm landscapes, drawings of cozy houses, fireplaces, and hearths would be a good option.
For parties
If friends often gather in the living room, the painting on the wall should be brighter and more dynamic. Its tasks include creating a festive and lively atmosphere. Drawings with running animals, cities, and bright flowers (roses, peonies, poppies) are suitable for this purpose.
Other
The living room is the place where the most symbolic canvas can hang. Focus on the area in which you want to improve. So, to activate the energy of money, you can hang a picture with goldfish or a money tree; to attract love - a drawing with swans, etc. As for the placement of the canvas, hang it in the living room on a clearly visible wall, but not above the sofa.
Swan symbolism in family life
The image of these graceful birds with fragile necks is so poetic that they have become a symbol of the swan’s reverent fidelity and endow objects with swan symbols with some kind of incomprehensible aura. There is a belief that is coming true: figurines and photos of swans bring love and mutual understanding to a house where, it would seem, nothing can be saved. Quarrels, misunderstanding of each other, mutual claims, grievances - we often want to show our other half our own importance, forgetting about love. And we also forget that love is the most important thing in life, and happiness and luck follow it. Swan figurines bring love and peace to the family - this phenomenon cannot be explained by anything other than the magical power of swan fidelity.
Often, couples in love choose swan symbolism for their wedding in order to emphasize through their images the desire to unite their hearts forever. Whether it be wedding glasses with the image of swans of the bride and groom, beautifully decorated swans on the roof of the wedding car or unusual swans on the hood, do not forget to save this “couple” to place in your home. And may your love, mutual feelings and confidence in each other give this symbol of fidelity a special personal meaning.
Swan on the tracks
When the police were informed about a swan standing on the railway tracks, law enforcement officers even initiated a “special rescue operation.” This happened on December 23 on the road connecting Kassel (Hesse) and Göttingen (Lower Saxony), RIA Novosti reports, citing the police press service.
It turned out that two swans entered the area of the high-speed railway and one of them died. He probably got electrocuted. His partner did not fly away, but remained near the body. Experts tried to lure the swan out, but it did not give in. We even had to call firefighters from the Hessian commune of Fuldatal, who raised the bird using special equipment.
Due to the rescue operation, 23 trains had to be stopped. The carriages remained motionless for about an hour. The bird was then caught and released on the Fulda River.
Photo source: Bundespolizei
To the cardinal points
The cardinal directions are of great importance for the placement of paintings.
- In the east of the room - in the sector responsible for the health of all family members - you cannot hang portraits of deceased relatives, especially in a black frame. Images of nature are more appropriate here: green trees and bright flowers, as well as animals (for example, a heron or deer), which mean longevity.
- In the southeast there is a zone of wealth and prosperity - painted carps or goldfish, a three-toed frog or a money tree would be appropriate here.
- In the northeast - in the education sector - you can hang a picture with an elephant, snake or phoenix bird.
- In the west - in the children's area - it is recommended to place a canvas depicting a white lotus. In the southwest - in the love zone - you need to hang paired images (ducks, doves, cranes, dolphins, etc.).
- An excellent option for the north-west - the zone of patrons - would be a canvas depicting a guardian angel.
- In the north - in the quarry zone - you can hang a picture with a dragon or turtle.
- In the south - in the zone of desires and glory - it is recommended to hang pictures with peacocks, sunflowers, and the sun. In addition, the south is exactly the place where you should hang your own portrait.
- No matter where the toilet is located, its energy needs to be harmonized. To do this, you need to hang a picture depicting a sunrise in the toilet.
Positive signs about swans
Images of people and swans in folk legends and mythology are very often intertwined. There is a Slavic swan princess, twelve enchanted European princes, and a Chinese celestial maiden flying on white wings to console lonely old people. And a flock of swans, which carries the golden chariot of Apollo across the sky, accompanies Brahma and the Scandinavian goddess Freya on their travels.
People have always seen in swans those traits that seemed most attractive to them: nobility, wisdom, loyalty, the ability to love and compassion. Hence the positive signs.
- Swans fly to the shore of a river or lake, sit on the water - they promise the fulfillment of a cherished desire.
- A flock flew over the travelers - promising an easy road.
- Birds are circling above the house - you can expect good news.
- In general, seeing swans flying in the sky is a bright omen; it speaks of harmony, of peaceful resolution of conflicts.
India
In ancient times, Hindus revered the swan as the bird that dropped into Chaos the egg from which the Universe was created. Swans also symbolize the duality of existence - inhalation and exhalation, breath and spirit. The snow-white plumage of a swan is synonymous with the unsullied human Soul. It is this bird, according to Hindus, that serves as a kind of reminder: one must separate the husk from the grain of true knowledge. The highest deity of Hinduism, Brahma, was depicted riding a swan (sometimes a goose or pheasant) - this is how people wanted to emphasize the truth and righteousness of his path.
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Swans in art
The image of a bird is beautiful, which is why it is so widely reflected in art. Images of these noble and graceful creatures can be found on the canvases of Leonardo da Vinci, Moro, and Salvador Dali. There are references to birds in Russian folk tales, as well as in many poems by Yesenin, stories by Mamin-Sibiryak, Bazhov. The Strugatsky brothers created the story “Ugly Swans”, and David Mitchell wrote the novel “Meadow of the Black Swan”.
The image of this bird was no less used in music. The whole world knows Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s ballet “Swan Lake”. Saint-Saens' musical fantasy of the same name is also dedicated to the bird.
Signs depending on the number of birds and their behavior
On a lake, in the sky or in any other place, swans can be found either in flocks/pairs or alone - in the latter case, the omen becomes sharply negative. A person who has not yet found his love will have to be patient - the Higher Powers do not promise him bright prospects. A lonely swan frightens a family man with divorce or possible widowhood.
A lot of snow-white birds means good luck in general. Have you ever seen a flock of swans on the water, somewhere on a river or lake? The sign promises a calm year, family prosperity, a minimum of shocks and conflicts. If at this moment a person is worried about a serious problem, he must turn to the Higher Powers for help and advice - and he will definitely receive it.
Seeing two swans is a sign with personal implications
Much depends on the behavior of the birds.
- They swim calmly, wing to wing - soon an important acquaintance awaits the casual “spectator”, which can mark the beginning of great happiness.
- Birds hiss or fight among themselves - you will face betrayal or betrayal, be disappointed in your loved one.
- The swans suddenly turned in different directions and began to move away from each other - ahead of separation from a loved one or a cooling of previous feelings.
Positive or negative - depends on the color
Swans have always been a little more fabulous than other birds. If they turned into people, then exclusively into young beauties with magical abilities. If a bird touched a sick person with its wing, it healed him of any ailment. She fearlessly accepted food from a person’s hands and proved his virtue to the whole world. In the Scandinavian countries there is still a legend according to which heaven and earth are two halves of a cracked swan egg.
The vast majority of swan signs are positive, but even among them you can find exceptions.
Signs about white swans
- The white swan on the nest is a kind hostess. To meet one like this is a lifetime of grief.
- A bird with chicks is a symbol of successful childbirth, pleasant family chores. A very important sign for women dreaming of a baby and for pregnant women.
- A single person happened to see a pair of white swans in the sky - the sign advises you to mentally ask for love and a reliable life partner.
Signs about the black swan
With dark birds everything is not so clear. The sign calls the black swan a witch's servant. It is in this form that “collectors of souls” come to the bloody battlefields. In general, it is advisable to stay away from handsome guys with anthracite wings, so as not to invite trouble ahead of time. During the Middle Ages they even tried to exterminate them.
To be fair, it must be said that a negative attitude towards a black swan does not exist everywhere. In Australia, this bird is considered one of the main state symbols and is depicted on coats of arms, flags and postage stamps.
In Europe, noble birds were served at the table of kings and other noble gentlemen. The dish was considered obligatory when a dinner was held in honor of some important guest. And if during the “banquet” a roasted swan did not appear in the refectory, the visitors received a clear hint - the owners were not happy with them!
