I’ll Bet You Didn’t Know about the Powers of Horses, Elephants and Dragons
You might be a person that feels luck is real, or you may believe it is hogwash. That aside, entire religions and societies are build around the idea that specific animals can bring them and their families good fortunes. Carry on if you would like to learn more about specific animals that can be added to your collection of collectible figurines to bring you good fortunes.
Dragons: Many countries in the East and West, find Dragons to be some of the luckiest animals in art and history, even though many stories draw them as frightening. Throughout time, humans have called upon the dragon to protect their earthly treasures due to their reputations of strength and valor. Chinese legend holds that Evil Spirits are weak when in the presence of the dragon and their magical powers. This is one reason that Dragons are so prominent in China during the New Years festivities. Many people place dragon statues and dragon figurines in the presence of tabletop fountains to enhance the lucky attributes of the dragon.
Elephants: Indian spiritual gurus were the first people to acknowledge the auspicious features of elephants, many, many centuries ago. The ancient indians worshipped Ganesha, a deity with a human body and an elephant head. He was said to be the path to the light of God. In America, Elephants with their trunks turned upwards are believed to be particularly lucky. To ensure the most luck to one’s dwellings, one should place the elephant figurines in the hallway so that their trunks are oriented toward the sky.
Horses: If good luck in your life requires the ability to be swift, fluid, and to be always moving forward, look no further than the horse. Countless historians credit the horse with allowing man to reach its current peak of material wealth…quite ironic for an animal said to have one foot in the spirit realm and one foot in the material world. Just remember that if you do buy, for instance, a horse statue, do NOT place it in the direction of a doorway as it allows the good fortune generated by the horse to escape out the door.
Those who liked this article may like to read up more about how other types of art pieces like tri-legged frog statues (yes you read that correctly) and angel figurines can bring good fortunes to people.
For millennia, civilizations have called upon varying superstitions, mythologies, and folklore. Considering all the assorted beliefs, 3 animals have risen to the top time and time again in every society as good luck symbols. Three distinguished animals, including horses, elephants, and dragons, have prompted good luck, good fortune, and good health on a plethora of people. Does this apply to you also? Only you know the answer to that.
