Let's see how feng shui protection can be used. In a person’s life there are phenomena or events that cannot be avoided, but it is possible with a greater degree of probability to predict, predict and thus reduce the consequences of these phenomena or avoid them happily. Feng Shui can help and tell people how to predict trouble in advance and avoid or reduce it.
A person can actively destroy the preconditions for trouble, but is unable to prevent those inevitable objective events that cannot be avoided, that is, he cannot be immortal. Thus, Feng Shui has a certain degree of protection from bad forces and phenomena.
Mythology of the image of Leo
Since Leo is the king of animals, in size and strength, protecting his territory and his pack (pride), in mythology and religion, this aspect was primarily used.
Therefore, Leo is a symbol of power, wealth and dignity of rulers . It is not for nothing that in the Russian language, which has preserved the essence and true meaning of the names, in the word korolevsky, this beast is present. As you know, there were no kings in Rus', which means we were talking about foreigners.
These animals lived at different times in the palaces of rulers, tamed or isolated in special zoos.
The lion is a zoomorphic image of several Egyptian goddesses. Sekhmet , the daughter of the god Ra, was depicted as a woman with the head of a lioness. And with the solar disk above her head - her influence was identified with solar energy. It was believed that Sekhmet had a character that could not be controlled (of course, no one can control the Sun!).
The Egyptians also declared her the guardian of peace and protector of people, which gave them a reason to turn to Sekhmet in times of danger.
Goddess Sekhmet (photo from https://pin.it/kmi7nvwjg4amch)
Another daughter of the god Ra - Tefnut (her other name is the Nubian cat), also a goddess with the head of a lioness and a solar disk above her head, had the opposite function - she was the goddess of moisture, rain and natural fertility. This was precisely the highest mercy of heaven for people living by agriculture.
The lioness was the companion of the Babylonian goddess of war, fertility and carnal love - Ishtar , this goddess herself was called the “fierce lioness”. In the hymn to Ishtar, she is praised as “the giver of vitality, health and good fortune.”
The Buddhist Lion is a zoomorphic image of many divine beings (Avalokiteshvara, Maitreya, Vairochana, Manjushri, Buddha), who, according to legend, either embodied in this form or were associated with it.
Christ was sometimes associated with Leo as the solar archetype, conquering evil and darkness. In Christianity, the Leo is entrenched as a symbol of the Evangelist Mark , however, in the Old Believer tradition it is considered a symbol of John . It seems that these are just different interpretations of the faces of the so-called. tetramorph (lion, eagle, bull and angel). After all, Christian prophets received their information through revelations, now called meditation and channeling. And all practitioners know that the results of this method are very subjective.
For example, in the vision of the prophet Ezekiel, the tetramorph appeared with four faces, and one of these faces was the face of a Lion. These images are enshrined in Tarot cards. In other revelations, the divine geometry of the square was described and interpreted differently.
21 Tarot Arcana - World card
Also in Kabbalah , the lion is one of the four sacred animals, as one of the four pillars of our world, the cosmic guardians.
An important archetype of Leo is the mystery of the victory of the human principle over the animal , the fierce beast. If, for example, in a similar mystery the Dragon had to be killed or ridden, then the Leo must be tamed and pacified.
Although in meaning, “pacifying a predator” for a person in ancient times meant victory over one’s animal nature , over passions. However, the more recent the story, the more literally this mystery was perceived.
In Atlantis, women from the ruling dynasties had a ritual for taming a lion , which formed the basis of the image of the Tarot card "Strength".
The girl was left in the same space with the predator; she needed to stay alive, taming the lion with her love and intelligence. It was believed that if she is pure, there are no low vibrations in her - fear, lust, evil, then the lion will not harm her.
In Babylon, the demonic forces of chaos were hidden in the images of lions; the names of these demons have come down to us - Ugallu and Uridimmu, evil and cruel spirits. In Mesopotamia, the legendary Gilgamesh fought with the Lion, which was preserved on the seals of those times. And one of the feats of the irrepressible Hercules was the victory over the Nemean lion.
Much later, in Ancient Rome, distinguished by its wild customs, lions were brought to participate in gladiatorial battles and were exterminated by the hundreds. image of the lion hunter reigned , with lions represented as cannibals, symbols of the wild nature that man conquered:
We cut down forests, we dug ditches,
In the evenings, lions approached us.
But there were no cowardly souls among us,
We shot at them, aiming between the eyes.
N. Gumilyov “By the fireplace”
Another interesting aspect is the legendary creatures with characteristics of the lion breed, which would now be called the result of genetic experiments:
Photo https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/lion
From the lion genes in these creatures - strength, some unique abilities and the danger emanating from them.
Materials for making figurines
The most popular among feng shui fans are lion figurines made of wood or various metals. Often figurines are decorated with precious or semi-precious stones, which gives them even greater luster and majesty. Of course, figurines made of yellow metals look more advantageous, since they fully reflect the message that the symbol itself carries. However, no matter what material your lion figurine is made from, it will always bring success and prosperity to your home.
Leo symbol meaning
Taking into account the above, Leo is a symbol of power and sustainable prosperity, it brings good luck and happiness to those people who themselves are full of fire and nobility. Leo qualities are courage and constancy, wearing a talisman with lion symbols will strengthen them.
The Leo talisman can be supplemented with symbols of the crown and the Sun - these are semantic analogues. It is better to choose colors in a sunny range - yellow, red, orange, gold. Therefore, if you want to strengthen solar energy, your own Spirit, you can choose a similar symbol for yourself. The most preferred metal is gold.
It is suitable for creative people who want to realize their individuality in society, in their careers, in politics. Those who want and know how to demonstrate their leadership qualities, be an example for others, be in the center of events and are able to bear responsibility.
For example, in the stories about Harry Potter, the Lion is the symbol of the magical faculty of Gryffindor at Hogwarts and is associated with the element of Fire. Only noble, brave-hearted daredevils are assigned to this faculty:
The Leo symbol as a talisman, amulet, amulet is primarily suitable for people directly related to its qualities, which can be indicated by:
- your birth under the zodiac sign Leo (from July 22-23 to August 23) or the presence of several planets in this sign in your horoscope. This usually means strong energy, self-confidence and a strong personality;
- manifestation in your horoscope of the star Regulus (alpha of the constellation Leo), which was considered a sacred star, the guardian of the North - one of the angles or faces of the tetramorph;
- inclusion in your horoscope of degrees associated with the images of Leo : 5 degrees of Aries (blue); 7 degrees Leo (classical); 17 degrees Leo (marine);
- connection with this name - through the name (Lev, Leonid, Leonty), patronymic, surname;
- if this is your totem , the lion is your power animal.
Lion is a symbol of the country and emblem
The heraldic Lion is a symbol of splendor, strength and courage, it testifies to the presence of genetic merits in those clans and superior qualities in those territories that use the images of the king of beasts in their heraldry.
Kingdom totems from Game of Thrones. The lion is in the center, this is the symbol of House Lannister. A clear example of the qualities of Leo - Tywin, Jamie and Circe
Lions adorn the coats of arms of the prosperous European countries of England and Scotland, Luxembourg, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, Finland, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, and Latvia. Lions are present in the name and heraldry of the Spanish city of Lyon, Ukrainian Lvov, etc.
The lion is often used as a company logo, ranging from images of miles of lion cubs to a menacingly growling lion's mouth. These are companies that are focused on sustainable leadership. These include, for example:
Logo of the French automobile company Peugeot
We all remember the American media screensaver:
Lions are often sports mascots, emblems of competitions, teams and clubs, for example, the emblem of the English Football Premier League (photo):
If you have been to St. Petersburg, then you know that it has not only cats and sphinxes, but also Lions. No wonder this city is considered truly European. St. Petersburg is not indifferent to felines at all, but the mascot of the St. Petersburg Zenit was not some kitty, but the king of kitties - Leo.
Clothing and jewelry to protect against evil forces according to Feng Shui
- If someone's element is Metal, it is better to wear white clothes; gold jewelry, it is also better to choose a white car.
- If the element is Wood, it is better to wear green things or blue, black (Water). The car is also green or black, the decorations are better made of wood.
- If the element is Fire, then clothes are better than red (Fire) and green (Wood feeds Fire) colors and you cannot use black and blue (Water extinguishes Fire), jewelry and cars are also red or green.
- If the element is Earth, it is better to wear yellow or red; jewelry and cars should also be of this color.
- If the element is Water, then wear black, blue, white (white Metal enhances Water), wear gold and silver jewelry, the car can be black, blue, white.
In addition to using the colors of clothing and jewelry, you need to follow these colors in the bedroom and apartment decoration, since a person rests in the bedroom and spends most of his life there.
Lion Totem
A very ambiguous totem, it contains many excellent qualities that allow a person to behave powerfully and brightly in dangerous and extreme situations, to become a natural leader around whom other people rally.
But this same totem can mean a clear egoistic attitude, when a person does not notice anyone or anything except himself and his own desires and problems.
If your power animal is Leo, then you can discover the power within you that fuels your creativity. You are capable of great love and devotion, but the flip side of this will be jealousy and pride.
In proximity - the most important for you are tactile sensations, touching, stroking. All lions need long-term rest, so allow yourself to sleep a lot, bask, and relax. This is how you accumulate strength for the next glorious hunt.
It is important for you not to waste your time on trifles, but to strive for high and important goals in life, for what only you can do.
For people who have a lion as their power animal, it is best to leave their parents’ family in their youth and build their own life, as they want and like it. They can spend a long time searching, or they can quickly find their place and acquire their own “pride” - a group of friends and colleagues, their own family.
A man with the Leo totem loves to play big, always aims for the most trump roles in society and in other people’s lives. Confident in himself, his masculine attractiveness and his own sexual abilities. Thirsts for fame and honor, demands recognition.
How a partner can be faithful and devoted, but at the same time quite selfish, allowing a woman to love and caress him, and do everything for herself. After all, Leo animals also grant the right to their females to hunt, while they themselves prefer to rest at this time or protect the territory from other Lions . Their motto is “lions don’t hunt mice,” that is, they leave all the things that don’t require their capabilities to others to do. They become more active when something important and complex appears.
The Leo man quickly turns on, decides everything, organizes, sorts things out and relaxes again, accumulating strength. It is in this cycle that he works best. After all, their totem animals - lions - do not know how to run for a long time, they are powerful sprinters: they sneak up, rush, catch up with the victim and grab (successfully or not). And they wait for the next opportunity, a new throw, another hunt.
As a father , the Leo man loves girls more, with them he is gentle and caring, he is in awe of his daughters. Boys are initially rivals for his attention. He is unlikely to want to raise other people's children; he will try to get rid of them as quickly as possible.
A woman with the Lioness totem is very able-bodied and talented, possessing powerful and stable energy. She devotes quite a lot of time to her family and relatives, loves her company and friends, this gives her a feeling of security and practicality. She is usually generous and knows how to donate her time and money.
Needs a strong partner, but allows himself to be treated not always fairly. She can “carry” the whole family for a long time if she feels that this is her function.
But at work, on the contrary, she tries to occupy a special position where she will feel independent, so that no one will impose or dictate anything to her. She herself will choose when and what to do, with whom to meet. In communication he can be affectionate and purr, but if necessary he can growl and show his teeth.
Location of figurines in the house
A lion figurine is usually used near the entrances to the home or windows, as the main throughput sources of energy.
The fiery color of the animal's mane associates it with the creation of the sun. According to Feng Shui, it is believed that these symbols need sunlight, which energizes them. Therefore, lion figurines are often placed on window sills. Also, the figurine will bring maximum benefit if it is located at the entrance to your home. It is not for nothing that for a long time the front gates were decorated with guards made of statues of these golden-maned animals. And now this phenomenon has not lost its relevance, only with the caveat that massive gates have given way, in most cases, to front doors in apartment buildings. Alexander, November 8, 2014.
Lion tattoo black, red, red, color: sketches, photos of works
A modern tattoo is no longer a black and white sketch. This is a riot of colors and play of shadows, these are three-dimensional 3D images that seem to jump out of the skin. Explore the range of ready-made tattoos with images of lions to choose the one you like best.
Photos of colored tattoos:
Female pattern on the chest
Watercolor drawing
Pink pattern on the leg
Scale drawing on the side
Realistic image on the hand
Lion on its side
Bright tattoo on the back
Indian style lion on hand
Photo tattoo on leg
Watercolor tattoo on back
