Koi are an artificially bred breed of carp in Japan, which, unlike ordinary gray carp, have bright and unusual colors, often gold. Carps swim against the current, so this fish represents perseverance and strength. In general, the koi symbol meansstruggle, willpower, overcoming difficulties and achieving goals. Therefore, koi was perceived in Japan as a male symbol. A On May 5, Children's Day, the holiday of boys, Konoibori - cloth carp - flutters all over Japan, a symbol of wishes for boys to be strong and successful.

In China there is a legend that those fish that can climb up the Yellow River enter the kingdom of the Dragon and, as a result of their struggle for success, the koi carp becomes a dragon or dragon fish. Therefore, this fish is called the king of all fish, it is considered a symbol of power and superiority. Koi carp also symbolizes the pursuit of ambitious goals and serves as an example of achieving success achieved through overcoming difficulties and obstacles. In the Buddhist tradition, carp signifies fearlessness and courage. And since carps live for 200 years, they also symbolize longevity.Be that as it may, the image of a goldfish is associated with koi carp in European countries.

A gold watch in the shape of a koi carp of indescribable beauty was released at the beginning of the year by the Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry house, one of the oldest in Europe.

Maybe it’s the fault of aquarists, among whom breeding goldfish is especially popular. The tradition of breeding koi in reservoirs played a big role in this. Japanese gardens. There is an old legend in Japanabout the artist Kinko, who drew a fish but did not eat it. For this, the Dragonfish King took him to visit his castle at the bottom of the ocean. And although neither Pushkin’s goldfish nor the fairy tale of the Brothers Grimm are associated with this legend, you will agree that in some ways they have something in common. In Asia, the koi symbol is believed to bring success and wealth, and its image is often used in feng shui. In Europe and Russia, in particular, gold fish is also perceived as a symbol of good luck, fulfillment of desires and wealth.

European jewelers also pay tribute to the symbol of the koi carp. Clock in the shape of a goldfish Van Cleef & Arpels a masterpiece of its own. The fish is made of white and yellow gold and about 800 were used to decorate it. precious stones. Including diamonds, yellow sapphires, black spinels and tourmalines. The dial is located in the fish's mouth, and in order for it to open its mouth you need to press the tail.

When a boy was born into a family in Japan, a flag with the image of a koi was hung over the house. But, as they say, hope for luck, but don’t make a mistake yourself - carp have to fight for life, overcome obstacles in order to get food and continue the race. Koi are a symbol not only of good luck, but also of victory, perseverance, and courage in the fight. And also a symbol of independent nature and fortitude. But at the same time, koi carp in Japan are a symbol of love, even the words “love” and “koi” are the same in Japanese.

In Asia and all countries where feng shui is practiced, the image of koi carp is very popular. It is believed that fish can bring good luck. For many Chinese, koi fish symbolize wealth and images of one, two or 9 fish are often found in Chinese painting.

Painting by Japanese artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi.

Pond with koi carps in a Japanese garden. Traditionally, koi often swim in Japanese gardens stones, colorful fish look like real gems .

Nagoya carp - a symbol of Nagoya, a fish with a dragon's head, installed on the roof of Nagoya Castle (Japan)

Kinko riding a giant carp, Satsuma pottery, Meiji period, 1870-1880. Polychrome painting, gilded enamel. Satsuma pottery was very popular in Europe in late XIX- beginning of the 20th century.

The figurine depicts a carp at the moment when it jumps out of the water, on its back there is an old man in a scientist’s hat with a scroll in his hand. Satsuma products often used scenes from folk legends. This figurine illustrates the story of Kinko, an artist who painted a fish but refused to eat it. To thank him, the Dragon King invited the artist to visit his underwater palace. Our hero is depicted on his way back, at the moment when he emerged from the ocean.

Netske Carp

Hair clip "Royal koi fish in seaweed", China, Qing dynasty. Gilded silver, inlay.

Edo Tortoiseshell Koi Comb, Black Lacquer

The Tokugawa Shogunate ruled Japan from 1637 to 1867. During this period, Japan was closed to foreigners and Japanese arts and crafts were left to Western world unknown, only porcelain was supplied from Japan. During the Meiji era (from 1868), Japan slowly begins to emerge from its isolation. At the Paris Exhibition of 1878, Western art connoisseurs saw Japanese Edo combs for the first time. From that moment on, real Japan mania began in Europe. This comb was one of three exhibited at the Paris exhibition.

The koi fish themselves resemble jewelry or gems floating in the water. However Jewelry in our understanding, they were not widespread in Japan - the kimono and hairstyle of a Japanese woman would still hide them. Therefore, from ancient jewelry, mainly hair jewelry and various accessories have survived to our time. The carp symbol has been very popular since the century before last in Europe and it is often used in jewelry.

The Goldfish tattoo is extremely common among both women and men, but more often it is done by the fair sex. This tattoo is amazingly beautiful, however, it symbolizes the desire for beauty, as well as luxury, prosperity, fulfillment of desires and happy life. Masters try to depict a goldfish with a large tail and fins. Such fish symbolize femininity and grace.

Goldfish can attract good luck, money and a calm, serene life. It is believed that a person who gets such a tattoo is guaranteed prosperity and longevity. Life will throw up amazing surprises, delight and delight. It is not for nothing that the Goldfish tattoo is very popular among many people. It looks especially beautiful and charming on a girl.

The meaning of the Goldfish tattoo is varied, but it should be noted that in any case it is a positive symbol and even has the properties of a talisman. The more luxurious and pompous the Goldfish is depicted, the better; it is believed that such a fish attracts unprecedented luck and unheard-of wealth. Two Goldfish, which are often worn by couples in love, symbolize a family hearth and a long, happy life in love and harmony.

The meaning of the Goldfish tattoo is well-being, financial prosperity, happiness. It is worth understanding that Russians endow the image with a separate meaning - good luck, fulfillment of desires (this is connected with the fairy tale of the same name by the greatest classic of Russian literature). IN oriental culture goldfish are associated with longevity, purity of thoughts and desires.

Despite its versatility, a Goldfish tattoo differs in execution if it is applied by a woman or a young girl. In this case, the tail and fins of the fish can be gracefully curved, decorated with ornaments, and then the tattoo takes on an additional meaning - femininity, tenderness, fragility. The paired image of Goldfish is a symbol of a strong marriage, a happy union.

Below are photos of goldfish tattoos from different artists.

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A symbol of the fulfillment of any, even the most unfulfilled desires. At the same time, it is a symbol of retribution and justice.
Fish of Plenty
Fish has always been revered in China, not only because the Chinese word yu has two meanings: "fish" and "abundance", but also because the fertility of the fish made it a symbol of fertility.
Also in China, fish has become an emblem of marital happiness and harmony.
And therefore in China and Asian countries It is believed that goldfish contribute to the prosperity and happiness of the family and protect against accidents. In China, fish symbolize wealth, and goldfish symbolize a happy union. In the Middle Kingdom, there are many legends about the origin of goldfish. These are the revived tears of a beautiful girl, and the inhabitants of the heavenly palace who fell to earth, and the gifts of the depths of the ocean. During the Song Dynasty (960–1279), there was a custom in which fish were given as gifts to a Buddhist temple. This marked the beginning of their breeding in captivity. Over many centuries, the Chinese people have bred amazingly beautiful fish that were not previously found in nature.
The total number of fish in the aquarium is also symbolic; it is best to have eight or nine of them (eight gold and one black).
gold fish among the Japanese it symbolizes weakness and fragility.

gold fish- an integral part of Buddhism. Every Buddhist temple had pools with goldfish, which were not allowed to be eaten.
There is a legend that when the Divine Sage of the Shakya family achieved Perfect Awakening, he was presented with eight auspicious symbols ( Skt. aṣṭamaṅgala; Tib. bkra shis rtags brgyad): golden fish, conch shell, precious vessel, lotus flower, wheel, victory banner, endless knot and umbrella.
Two goldfish - this is a symbol of overcoming, victory over one’s own worldly desires: fish are not afraid of the ocean and swim wherever they want. The golden color symbolizes merit gained through spiritual practice.

And of course, the image we know from childhood from 20th century literature is Pushkin’s Goldfish!
The contact between divine power (Fish), humility (Old Man) and demonic ambition (Old Woman) - this is the deep plot of Pushkin’s fairy tale. Although more often for us there is an association with the omnipotent ability to fulfill desires, albeit in limited quantities!
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Goldfish is an integral part of Buddhism. Every Buddhist temple had pools with goldfish, which were not allowed to be eaten.
Aquariums populated with goldfish are especially popular in China and Asian countries; it is believed that they contribute to the prosperity and happiness of the family and protect against accidents. Pisces in China symbolize wealth, and goldfish symbolize a happy union. In the Middle Kingdom, there are many legends about the origin of goldfish. These are the revived tears of a beautiful girl, and the inhabitants of the heavenly palace who fell to earth, and the gifts of the depths of the ocean. During the Song Dynasty (960–1279), there was a custom in which fish were given as gifts to a Buddhist temple. This marked the beginning of their breeding in captivity. Over many centuries, the Chinese people have bred amazingly beautiful fish that were not previously found in nature.
The total number of fish in the aquarium is also symbolic; it is best to have eight or nine of them (eight gold and one black).
The Japanese goldfish symbolizes weakness and fragility.

The contact between divine power (Fish), humility (Old Man) and demonic ambition (Old Woman) - this is the deep plot of Pushkin’s fairy tale. The entire dynamics of religious and mystical symbolism in “The Tale of the Fisherman and the Little Fish” is built on the growing tension between evil (the Old Woman) and its redemption (the Old Man), which ultimately gives Rybka the basis to make a neutral, and not a condemnatory, verdict on these people. Using another image from 20th-century literature, let's say that the Old Man - and thanks to him his Old Woman - did not deserve light: they deserved peace. Consciously or unconsciously, Pushkin’s Old Man fulfilled the order of the Apostle Peter (“Servants, with all fear, obey your masters, not only the kind and meek, but also the harsh. For this pleases God, if anyone, thinking about God, endures sorrows, suffering unjustly.” – 1 Peter 2:19-20) – and thereby saved his wife and himself. The miracle of this wonderful tale is not that here the fish “speaks with a human voice,” but that here Last Judgment merciful and simple: let it be done to each according to his deeds.

There is a legend that when the Divine Sage of the Shakya family achieved Perfect Awakening, he was presented with eight auspicious symbols: golden fish, a conch shell, a precious vessel, a lotus flower, a wheel, a victory banner, an endless knot and an umbrella. These symbols are popular in Tibet and in countries where Buddhism spread through the northern branch.
Two goldfish are a symbol of overcoming the Ocean of Samsara and achieving Nirvana. The achievement of Nirvana in Buddhist sutras is compared with the achievement of That Shore. Goldfish (Sanskrit: suvarnamatsya; Tibetan: gser-nya) are also a symbol of victory over worldly desires: fish are not afraid of the ocean and swim wherever they want. The golden color symbolizes merit gained through spiritual practice. Golden fish are two rivers of India: the sacred Ganges and the Yamuna, its longest and deepest tributary. This is the pre-Buddhist interpretation of ancient symbols. In ancient symbolism, these rivers merging into one personified the right and left channels in the subtle body of a person. In one of the ancient texts, Buddha's eyes are figuratively compared to two goldfish.

Feng Shui fish

We can talk about talismans in Feng Shui forever, since this eastern theory presents a whole arsenal of all kinds of helpers that contribute to the harmonization of one or another sphere of human life. The most vividly and diversely presented are fish, among which fish occupy a special place of honor. This talisman is revered not only in the east, but also in many cultures around the world.

The meaning of the talisman according to feng shui

The word “fish” itself in Chinese also means happiness, luck, abundance, so Feng Shui fish are a talisman that brings prosperity and well-being. This same fact determines the Chinese tradition of giving fish as a gift. New Year, thereby wishing good luck and financial prosperity in the coming year.

A talisman in the shape of a fish can have a variety of solutions, but the most popular and at the same time effective in matters of financial stability is considered to be a talisman in the form of a goldfish, both in the form of a figurine and in the form of live fish.

Painting with fish

If you are going to decorate your apartment with a figurine of a fish, then it is good if it is in the form of an arowana or a carp. The latter is the sacred fish "Tai" and symbolizes good luck and success in achievement. A pair of carps symbolizes harmony in the relationship between a man and a woman, and nine carps symbolize. Just as the carp stubbornly overcomes obstacles on its life path, reaching the mouth of the river, the figurine with his image is a symbol of perseverance and inflexibility of life positions and views. Arowana fish, or, as it is also called, dragon fish, is a very valuable and rare species in nature (its cost can reach tens of thousands of dollars). This fish has an unusual appearance, non-standard beauty and plastic movements. And if all the other fish simply symbolize material well-being, then the arowana is a talisman of fabulous wealth. It is enough to have at least one similar talisman in the house to attract material wealth, and it will work 100%, but, depending on the person, the volume of material wealth also varies, that is, they come in quantities that a person can handle. You cannot have an even number of arowanas at home; in such a combination they can lead to conflicts with friends on financial issues.

An amulet in the form of a pair of fish is also common: it protects well from unfavorable energy. The power of its action is best demonstrated if it is embroidered on curtains or pillows, thereby reflecting external sources of negative energy.

As for the location of the fish, it is best to place this amulet in the southeast in the Wealth zone. In addition to the fact that fish, being in your home, act as an invisible hook on which good luck clings, they also scare away misfortune. In the east, a pendant of two fish is very popular; it is most often worn by children to protect them from troubles and problems.

In addition to the southeast, the north side () is also suitable for this water talisman, since water, being an element of the north, will contribute to success in career matters and professional growth.

But there is one zone that categorically does not accept the presence of both figurine fish and an aquarium with live fish. We are talking about the bedroom, since any water signs in the territory of this room will provoke adultery of one of the partners. It is also not recommended to place this talisman in any version in the kitchen if there are pregnant women in the house.

Panels and scrolls with fish

Feng Shui fish panel

Panels and scrolls came to us from Ancient China and to this day are considered exquisite decorations inside any room. Velvet, silk, paper, wooden panels and scrolls perform not only an aesthetic, but also a practical function. They depict a wide variety of symbols and, and if, due to the peculiarities of the interior, it is impossible to place the desired talisman, hanging a panel or scroll on the wall will not hurt.

Panels with fish are very popular in Feng Shui. It’s not difficult to guess what they serve. Their purpose is also to attract good luck and material well-being, plus the color of the base and golden ornament will help enhance the effect. Feng Shui scroll with fish fulfills the same purpose as the panel, attracting material well-being to the side of its owners.

Live fish in the theory and practice of Feng Shui

Fish are an excellent option for those who for some reason objective reasons cannot have a pet, but dreams of it. These cute little creatures are not as demanding in care and handling as other pets, and have a positive impact on general atmosphere and energy at home. But to the question aquarium fish you need to approach not only creatively, but also taking into account all the rules and recommendations of Feng Shui: choose the right number of fish, location and shape of the aquarium, etc. Since the wrong placement of emphasis and priorities can result in an unnecessary effect.

Arowana - dragon fish

As for the shape of the aquarium, although this issue is rather individual for each apartment, it is still advisable to adhere to the correct forms.

The location of the aquarium in the apartment is similar to the location of the fish mascot and can be as follows:

• East - this option will provide an influx of energy into the spheres of family, health, and in general, everything related to the element Water and its symbolism is suitable for this sector.
• Southeast - such a location promises material well-being; a square or square aquarium would be appropriate here. rectangular shape. It’s great if this side of the world coincides with the living room in your home.
• North - here the aquarium will ensure success in career matters, the best option for a northern aquarium there will be a spherical shape.

Aquarium with 9 fish

The number of representatives of the fauna of your aquarium should not be even, and it is desirable that it be a multiple of 3. The optimal number is 3 fish (two gold and one black) or 9 (eight gold and one black). Black fish are introduced into the composition in order to ward off misfortunes and troubles from your home.

An event such as the death of a fish should not upset you, since it is believed that in this way a misfortune in your home was prevented, and the loss must be made up for.

Of course, if we talk about the power of talismans, then it is best to have an aquarium with live fish in the house. Of course, this will take more time and effort, but it will definitely pay off and bring the long-awaited luck and material well-being to the house.