The meaning and symbolism of bamboo
The meaning of bamboo is longevity, strength and peace. Bamboo is a tall tree-like grass plant. Because it is evergreen all year round and has a long lifespan, it has always been a symbol of longevity and perseverance in traditional Chinese culture.
The meaning of bamboo’s peace comes from the New Year’s custom of “bamboo blasting for peace”. In ancient times, people often lit bamboos with fire to make deafening explosions to drive away bad luck and evil spirits. Therefore, bamboo also has a meaning of peace.
"Bamboo" and "Zhu" are homophonic, which means good blessings. Among various auspicious patterns, there are often scenes of children setting off firecrackers, which means "blessings for peace"; bamboo is often combined with other auspicious items to express people's desire to pursue auspiciousness and happiness. For example, when bamboo, pumpkin, and periwinkle are painted together, it means "eternal life" and "the world is everlasting"; when bamboo and Ganoderma are painted together, it means natural happiness and so on.
Bamboo Feng Shui taboos
1. Not suitable for planting in the middle of the courtyard
Bamboo should not be planted in the middle of the courtyard, otherwise it will block the indoor light and make it difficult for Yang Qi to gather. Indoors, it brings yin energy to the home and affects the fortune of the occupants.
2. Bamboo should not grow too high.
Bamboo should not grow too high. If the bamboo blocks the light of the house, this is also a bad sign, and wealth and blessing will not come in. .
3. Hydroponic bamboo should not be placed in the financial position
The financial position must not be stressed, and because the wealth will melt when it encounters water, it should be grown indoors. When using bamboo, it is recommended that bamboo flower containers should not be too heavy or have too much water in them.
4. It should not be placed in a dark place
Bamboo is a shade plant. It has a certain shade tolerance and can be maintained in pots. It is not suitable to place bamboo in a dark place. Maintain it in a sunny and cool place, otherwise the bamboo will increase the yin energy around it and easily attract some unclean things, which is very bad for Feng Shui.