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The story of the sturgeons of the Yellow River valiantly swimming against the current to reach and jump over the Dragon Gate (lung men) during the third moon of each year, thereby turning into celestial dragons, has become the legend of the dragon carp. It has made the carp a symbol of perseverance and martial, [...]

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In ancient China, fish were almost always included as one of the items in the betrothal gifts given to the parents of the bride. A pair of fish was symbolic of the joys of union, particularly of a sexual nature and the fish emblem was also believed to be a charm against bad luck since [...]

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In addition to bringing prosperity, good fortune coins can also be used as protective and auspicious amulets that are considered to be most beneficial for children. Nine coins taken from the Chien Lung period (either the genuine old coins or gold/jade imitations will be acceptable) should be tied with red string and hung around the [...]

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Traditionally, good marriage luck for families meant that their sons would find suitable young women from good families who would be able to bear good strong sons to carry on the family name. For their daughters, it meant finding husbands from families that would not ill-treat her. These rituals were believed to work exceedingly fast, [...]

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There are wealth deities in many of the eastern traditions. The Koreans and Thais have their wealth Buddhas. The Tibetans have their five Jambhala wealth gods. Chinese Taoists regard the Eight Immortals as beings whose presence in the home either on paintings or on decorative items is believed to be most auspicious. But the most [...]

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When you renovate your home it is important to select an auspicious start date to ensure that construction work begins and ends in those parts of the home that have good luck star numbers. It is important to work out which corners of the home must not be disturbed to avoid causing afflicted energy to [...]

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