The original wine study Brother Jie on Chinese culture
In ancient times, people often said: "If there is a gourd at home, it is auspicious." "The gourd, a seemingly ordinary plant, carries rich symbolic meanings and far-reaching philosophies in the traditional culture of the mainland. In particular, the saying "the gourd presses the windowsill, and the wealth rolls in", this saying is not only a folk custom, but also a cultural inheritance, a philosophical thinking, and a yearning and expectation for a better life.
01. The meaning of the gourd
The gourd is homophonic with "Fulu", and has carried people's good wishes for Fulu, harvest and reproduction since ancient times. Its shape is plump and round, narrow at one end and wide at the other, like the beginning of heaven and earth, the gate of yin and yang.
In the Book of Changes, it is said: "Yi has Tai Chi, which is to give birth to two instruments." The shape of the gourd is just like the Taiji diagram, two rituals give birth to four elephants, and four elephants give birth to gossip, implying the natural law of growth and reproduction of all things.
02. Gourd pressed window sill
The formation of the custom of "gourd pressing the windowsill" is inseparable from the ancient farming culture's admiration of auspicious things. In an agrarian society, people depend on the sky for food, and their awe and dependence on the natural world make them have a special affection for auspicious symbols. The gourd gourd has a variety of uses and can be used as a container or as a medicinal herb. It is also endowed with auspicious and beautiful meanings. Placing it on the windowsill is not only a yearning and expectation for a better life, but also a gratitude and awe for the gifts of nature.
From the perspective of modern Feng Shui, the window sill is an important hub of the home aura. As an item with special energy, the gourd is placed on the windowsill, which not only conforms to its natural growth characteristics, but also implies the introduction of sunlight and positive energy into the home, which makes people look like a small cornucopia placed at home, which "absorbs" the blessings and wealth of the outside world, and plays a role in harmonizing the aura of the home and improving the fortune of the family.
In fact, the location of the windowsill is also a position often recommended by feng shui masters. The windowsill is the main entrance to the house. Hanging the gourd next to the window can block the filth of the outside world and protect the health and fortune of the family. At the same time, the blessing of the gourd can also bring good luck and happiness to the family.
03. The location of the gourd at home
At home, the placement of the gourd does have its own unique exquisiteness and saying.
First of all, considering the meaning of the gourd in Feng Shui, the beam pressing on the top is one of the common evil qi in the room, if the beam is just on the bed, sofa, dining table and other places where people often sit and lie down, it is easy to bring a sense of oppression to people, affecting mood and fortune.
In the bedroom, the placement of the gourd also has its special significance. Generally speaking, for newlyweds, hanging a gourd at the head of the bed can bring good luck to their children, and for the elderly, it can symbolize longevity and health.
In addition to the home, the placement of the gourd outside the home also has its own particularity. For example, in rural areas, people often hang gourds at the gate or on the courtyard wall, symbolizing the protection of the homeland and the protection of evil spirits. At the same time, the gourd can also be hung as a work of art on the upper side of the door or at the entrance, and you can feel the breath of Fulu as soon as you enter the door, bringing good luck and auspiciousness to your family.