If you’ve ever completed an interior redecorating project, perhaps you’ve considered feng shui—the ancient Chinese practice of creating flow and balance in the home. This traditional practice encourages decluttering and organizing items in a way that brings positive energy to the space you’re designing. It also welcomes the addition of figurines that bring good fortune, like a dragon, Mandarin ducks or an elephant.
Why Display an Elephant at the Front Door?
In many cultures around the world, an elephant symbolizes good luck, power, wisdom and fertility. And because feng shui is intentional about the placement of items in of the home, decorating goes beyond surface-level style.
Elephant figurines placed inside the front door, near the home’s entrance, can do two things.
- An elephant statue in the foyer facing away from the door brings luck with it into the home.
- An elephant facing toward the door is considered to be a protector of the house; it guards your home against all sorts of negative energy.
Though placed with intention, these ornate statues make great decor as well. You can find them in a variety of colors and materials, though brass and stone are most popular.
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Where Else Are Elephants Meaningful?
Keep in mind, the entryway of your home isn’t the only proper spot for an elephant statue. According to Housing.com, elephant figurines can be placed in other areas of the house for similar good fortune.
In the office. Here, the elephant statue meaning translates to wisdom and power, and is meant to energize the workspace. Place a statue near your office door or keep a picture on the wall.
In the family room. Elephants in a family room or play space for children strengthen bonds between family members.
In a bedroom. Elephant decor in a bedroom emphasizes love and faithfulness. In a child’s room, the placement of an elephant represents knowledge and will bring academic success.
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Hannah Twietmeyer