Household and auspicious symbolism
Living symbols indexed under this named context. This page gathers catalog references; it does not define the whole tradition or erase differences among communities and practitioners.
7 symbols
Gryllidae
A singing insect whose seasonal sound and household presence have inspired contrasting associations with good fortune, endurance, and nuisance.
Anura
An amphibian of water and land associated with fertility, rain, emergence, transformation, and the abundance of new life.
Cucurbitaceae
A hard-shelled fruit cultivated as food, vessel, instrument, and ritual object, with meanings shaped by its many practical uses.
Cyprinus rubrofuscus
An ornamental carp associated with perseverance, transformation, courage, prosperity, and success earned against resistance.
Pica
A conspicuous corvid whose chatter and paired appearances support meanings of joy, news, reunion, and fortune.
Prunus persica
A fruit tree associated in China with immortality, spring vitality, marriage, children, and protection against harmful spirits.
Gallus gallus domesticus
A dawn-calling bird associated with wakefulness, repentance, solar victory, courage, and the defeat of darkness.