Materials and Symbolic Meanings of Cultural Feng Shui Bracelets
The materials of cultural plaything jewelry are rich and diverse, and each material has its unique symbolic meaning. This article will introduce to you the basic information and symbolic meanings of several materials carefully selected by MagicBonus.
Hetian Jade
Hetian jade is one of the "Four Famous Jades in China", possessing a profound historical and cultural heritage and unique artistic value. It is mainly produced in the Hetian area of Xinjiang, China, and also in the rivers at the foot of the Kunlun Mountains. In addition, there are also deposits of Hetian jade in Qinghai, Russia, South Korea and other places. Among them, Hetian jade from Xinjiang is of the best quality, with a warm, moist and fine texture and a strong greasy luster; the material from Qinghai is relatively moist and has higher transparency; Russian material has better whiteness but its texture is slightly dry; South Korean material is mostly bluish-yellow or grayish-white in color and its structure is relatively loose.
Hetian jade can be classified into several major categories according to color, such as white jade, bluish-white jade, greenish-blue jade, jasper, sugar jade, and black jade. White jade is the most precious variety among Hetian jade, being flawless white with a fine texture. Among them, mutton-fat white jade is the top grade of white jade, as warm, moist, fine and flawless as mutton fat; the color of bluish-white jade is between white and blue; greenish-blue jade is darker in color, presenting bluish-green or deep blue; jasper has bright colors, mostly green or dark green, and its texture is tough; sugar jade gets its name because its color is similar to brown sugar; black jade is as black as ink all over, and if the part as black as ink accounts for more than 30%, it can be called black jade.
Hetian jade occupies a very high position in Chinese culture. It symbolizes auspiciousness, beauty, happiness, longevity, etc., and also implies that a person has noble virtues and is as gentle as jade. Wearing Hetian jade is not only a decoration but also a pursuit of one's own moral cultivation. Hetian jade belongs to the earth element in the Five Elements. Since earth generates metal, it has the meaning of gathering wealth. Meanwhile, it also symbolizes the characteristics of stability and being able to bear all things. Earth also has the qualities of inclusiveness and nurturing. It is regarded as the essence of the earth, can nourish all things, and brings people a sense of calmness and stability.
Amber
Amber is a precious organic gemstone, opaque or translucent, and gets its name because its color is like honey and its luster is like wax. Amber and Amber are organic mixtures formed by the resin of coniferous plants from the Cretaceous period of the Mesozoic era to the Tertiary period of the Cenozoic era through geological processes. Its formation generally has three stages. The first stage is that the resin is secreted from pine trees; the second stage is that the resin is deeply buried and undergoes petrification, and the components, structure and characteristics of the resin change significantly; the third stage is that the petrified resin is washed, transported, deposited and undergoes diagenesis, thus forming amber (Amber).The main producing areas of Amber are countries along the Baltic Sea, such as Poland, Lithuania, Russia, Ukraine, etc. The producing areas of rare
Amber are generally in the Middle East, such as Iran, Afghanistan, as well as Myanmar, Pakistan and Africa. The mine amber in Fushun, Liaoning, China and the gravel amber in Xixia, Henan also produce Amber, and there is also a small amount of output in some coal mines in Tibet.Amber can be classified into varieties such as chicken-fat yellow, white wax, and honeycomb with a core of amber according to color, and can be divided into Dominican Amber, snow mountain Amber, Baltic Amber, etc. according to the place of origin. In addition, amber and Amber can also be divided into new Amber and old Amber according to their newness or oldness.Amber symbolizes eternal love and life, and also implies auspiciousness, happiness and peace. With its warm color and soft texture, it brings people a warm and comfortable feeling, makes people feel happy and has a relatively high collection value. Amber belongs to the earth element in the Five Elements. Its formation has gone through a long period of time, just like the precipitation and accumulation of the earth, containing the heaviness, stability and the power of nurturing life of the earth, possessing the inclusive and nourishing characteristics of the earth, and can create a peaceful and stable aura for the wearer. In addition, amber and Amber also have certain medicinal values. In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, amber and Amber are believed to have the effects of calming the nerves, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis.
Southern Red Agate
Southern red agate is a type of agate, a gemstone with a mysterious color and a long history. It enjoys a high reputation in the gemstone field and was called "red jade" in ancient times. It has a fine, oily texture and is a unique variety in China. Its main component is silicon dioxide, belonging to one of the varieties of quartz. Its colors range from deep red, bright red to light red, and there are even varieties with a purple hue. Each color shows its unique charm.
The formation of southern red agate is mainly related to geological movements and mineral depositions. In the deep part of the earth's crust, under high temperature and high pressure, quartz solution precipitates and crystallizes in rock crevices. After a long period of deposition and crystallization, the charming appearance we see today is formed. The main producing areas of southern red agate are distributed in Yunnan, Sichuan, Gansu and other places in China. Among them, the southern red agate from Baoshan, Yunnan is the most famous. In addition, it is also produced in Brazil, India, Australia and other places.
High-quality southern red agate has bright colors, a fine texture, high transparency and natural textures. Southern red agate belongs to the fire element in the Five Elements. Its bright red color and warm texture echo the enthusiasm and brightness of fire, symbolizing the enthusiasm of life and the blooming of vitality, representing enthusiasm, vitality and courage. In traditional Chinese culture, southern red agate is regarded as a mascot with spirituality, which can bring good luck and fortune to the wearer. Red also symbolizes auspiciousness, festivity and success. The red color of southern red agate is bright but not ostentatious, implying that one's career goes smoothly and prospers.
Cinnabar
Cinnabar has a long history of application in China. In ancient China, cinnabar was not only used in painting and calligraphy but also widely used in alchemy, medicine making, printing and dyeing and other fields. In ancient times, when emperors reviewed memorials to the throne, they often wrote with cinnabar brushes, which was called "vermilion endorsement", symbolizing authority and nobility. Ancient alchemists believed that cinnabar had miraculous effects and regarded it as one of the important raw materials for refining the elixir of immortality. Cinnabar has multiple producing areas around the world. In China, it is mainly distributed in Guizhou, Hunan, Sichuan, Yunnan, Hubei, Guangxi, Shaanxi and other regions. Among them, the output of cinnabar in Wanshan, Guizhou once ranked first in the country, enjoying the reputation of "China's Mercury Capital". In addition, it is also produced in Almadén, Spain, Idrija, Italy and other places.In traditional culture, cinnabar has been endowed with extremely high cultural symbolic meaning. It is closely related to concepts such as auspiciousness, exorcising evil spirits and praying for blessings. Cinnabar is believed to have powerful power to exorcise evil spirits, able to drive away evil spirits, ghosts and negative energy and protect the wearer's peace and health. Among the people, many people will make cinnabar into ornaments and wear them on their bodies, such as cinnabar bracelets, necklaces, pendants, etc. Especially in some special occasions or environments, they think that this can avoid being harassed by evil spirits.From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, cinnabar has a certain effect of calming the nerves. Wearing cinnabar ornaments may have a certain helping effect on relieving anxiety, irritability and other emotions, making people feel calm and relaxed. Therefore, for some people who are prone to insomnia, dreaminess or emotional instability, wearing cinnabar may have a certain psychological suggestion and auxiliary regulating effect. Cinnabar is also regarded as a gemstone that can bring good luck and fortune. It belongs to the fire element in the Five Elements. Its bright red color symbolizes auspiciousness, festivity and vitality. Wearing cinnabar ornaments implies that one can change one's fortune, attract wealth and receive blessings, bringing good fortune and opportunities to the wearer.
Pterocarpus santalinus (Red Sandalwood)
Red sandalwood, whose scientific name is Pterocarpus santalinus, is a precious wood with hard texture, fine grain and deep and elegant color, showing a noble temperament. Red sandalwood is mainly produced in regions such as Gudur and Chittoor at the junction of Mysore and Andhra Pradesh in India. It is a unique species of the genus Pterocarpus in India. In addition, it is also distributed in small amounts in countries such as Myanmar, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, etc. It was introduced into China as early as the Eastern Han Dynasty and reached its peak in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, having a long history of use in China. At that time, it was the preferred material for making imperial furniture and handicrafts, and was widely used to make the emperor's throne, dragon bed, screen, bookcase, etc., fully demonstrating the nobility and luxury of the imperial family.
Red sandalwood implies wealth, auspiciousness, health and longevity. Wearing a red sandalwood bracelet can drive away evil spirits and avoid bad luck, regulate qi and blood, and bless peace and auspiciousness. Moreover, red sandalwood emits a faint woody fragrance, which has a calming effect and is very helpful for relieving insomnia and anxiety. Its sawdust and powder can be used as medicine, having the effects of stopping bleeding, relieving pain and reducing swelling, which is beneficial to the physical and mental health of the wearer. Meanwhile, the noble quality and scarcity of red sandalwood make it a symbol of success and status. Wearing red sandalwood ornaments implies that the wearer can achieve success in his career, obtain promotions and wealth, symbolizing the prosperity and brilliant achievements of the career. Red sandalwood is also related to love. It is regarded as the guardian and witness of love. Wearing red sandalwood ornaments can enhance the feelings between lovers, make love sweeter and longer-lasting, implying the loyalty and happiness of love. Red sandalwood belongs to the wood element in the Five Elements. Its hard wood texture and slow growth contain the tough and upward-growing power of wood, and also have the auspicious implication of wood generating fire.
Bodhi Types
- Xingyue Bodhi Xingyue Bodhi is the seed of Daemonorops margaritae. Its appearance is oblate. There are evenly distributed black dots on the surface of the beads, which are like stars in the night sky. And there is a circular depression in the middle of the bead, surrounded by a circle of radial shallow grooves, like the moon. Hence, it gets its name. Its color is usually milky white or light yellow, and its texture is hard. Xingyue Bodhi implies attracting wealth, ensuring peace, increasing good fortune and wisdom, and strengthening the fortune in unexpected aspects. Regularly playing with it can cultivate the mind, relieve the pressure in work and life, and is helpful for sleep.
- Zijinshu (Purple Golden Rat) Zijinshu is the fruit seed of palm trees. Its peel is hard, and its color is mostly brownish-red, round and plump. There are many purple whiskers on the back, which are obvious. There are three eyes in front of the seed and a pedicel at the back, looking extremely like a cute little mouse, so it is named Zijinshu. Zijinshu is regarded as a symbol of attracting wealth and treasures. Wearing Zijinshu bodhi seeds implies accumulating wealth and is helpful for one's career. It is very popular among business people and is believed to bring wealth and good luck to people, just like the lucky cat and the money tree. Zijinshu is also often called "wealth-attracting rat", implying a continuous inflow of wealth.
- Kuke Bodhi Kuke Bodhi comes from a palm plant in the Middle East region. Its fruits go through a series of processing processes such as picking, cleaning and screening to become Kuke bodhi seeds that can be played with and used to make handicrafts. They are interspersed with various Hetian jades, various minerals, and there is also a Hetian jade bowknot, looking very much like cute little elves shuttling through the forest. During the process of wearing and playing with it, the color of the bodhi will gradually become darker and its luster will become brighter, forming a patina-like effect. The Kuke bodhi with patina looks more warm, moist and simple, and has a high ornamental value.
- Bodhi Root Bodhi root is the seed of Corypha umbraculifera. Corypha umbraculifera is a tropical plant, native to tropical regions in Asia, such as India, Sri Lanka and other countries. The leaves of Corypha umbraculifera were once used by ancient Indians to write Buddhist scriptures, which were called "palm-leaf scriptures". Therefore, bodhi root is also tainted with a strong Buddhist cultural flavor. Bodhi root is associated with the word "bodhi" in Buddhism. "Bodhi" means enlightenment and wisdom. Wearing bodhi root ornaments is believed to be able to enlighten people's wisdom, help the wearer obtain more insights and thoughts in life, thereby improving their spiritual realm and reaching a state of enlightenment. Bodhi root also implies vitality, representing strong and positive vitality, and also implies wisdom and perfection. Wearing it can cut off one hundred and eight kinds of afflictions and achieve physical and mental peace and tranquility.
