Below are some common animals used in sector activation in Feng Shui. There is a long list of animals that you can use, this is just a sample of them.

Cow: The Chinese honor the cow because it pulls the plow used to prepare the fields for those who gather their crops and represents the season of spring.

Skull. It symbolizes fidelity and longevity. Placed with a water source in the north, it represents good fortune, wealth, wisdom and longevity for the mother and father.

Dolphins: Considered magical creatures. They are said to help you think more freely and creatively. You can place dolphins in your child’s room or in your office.

Continue: The dragon is one of the four celestial animals in Feng Shui and is the animal of the East. They can be placed almost anywhere in your house, but at least I would have one in the east. The dragon is considered “Almighty” and is said to bring wealth, prosperity, power, protection, great success, good luck, and abundance. If you have a dragon holding or protecting a round object, it is said to be the Pearl of Life and symbolizes wisdom and great achievements. They don’t belong in bedrooms or bathrooms.

Eagle: An image or figure of an eagle in full flight is an excellent symbol of success, strength, power and authority. Always have an eagle flying or perched in a tree, don’t show it looking fierce and predatory. The best location in the sector of your career or in the N corner of your desk or office

Elephant: Elephants are considered sacred creatures in Feng Shui and are probably best known for their wisdom symbolism. They also symbolize good luck, fidelity, fertility, longevity and virility.

Fish: (Arowana, Money Carp). The fish is a symbol of wisdom, faith, freedom, integrity and purity. In Chinese, the Arowana is called “Kam Lung Yue”, which means golden dragon fish. This name is synonymous with great wealth in abundance. The fish represents the Yang energy that brings good fortune to your home or business. The fish also symbolizes freedom from restriction. The fish is often seen on the soles of the Buddha’s feet, representing the power of energy.

Fu Dogs: Fu dogs are part lion and part dragon. They are used to protect your home or office from negative energies and to prevent evil or people with bad intentions from entering your home. The male represents mastery of the world in general, and the female represents offspring and home. These are meant to be placed on the ground and flank the front door. Position the male with a ball under his paw on the left side of the gate as he faces out. The Female with a lion cub under his paw should be on the right.

Horse: In a galloping stance, the horse represents nobility, fame and recognition and is also used for single people looking for a life partner. Don’t show a weird horse directly in front of or behind you. The best location to place the horse is in the living room and in the South sector of your home or office. Do not display the horse in any of the bedrooms.

iguanas: The iguana symbolizes creativity, spontaneity and joy. It is a good article to place in your child’s Personal Development sector.

Lion: It symbolizes courage and bravery. He is considered a guardian and protector of businesses and homes. A pair of lions with both front paws on the ground can be placed on either side of the main entrance to your home or business to protect wealth.

love birds: Because lovebirds form a bond with their mates and are said to languish when one dies or is separated, they represent devotion, fidelity, and romantic happiness. Best located in the SW of the house or bedroom. These are the western culture’s equivalent of the Chinese mandarin duck.

lucky cat: The lucky cat has a very powerful symbolism to bring luck and good fortune to your home. They can be placed in your Good Luck Sector or in the SE corner of your home or desk. The legend behind the Lucky Cat is as follows: In the 17th century, there was a dilapidated and poverty-stricken temple in Tokyo. The temple priest was very poor, but he shared what little food he had with his pet, Tama. One day, a feudal lord was caught in a storm while he was hunting and took shelter under a large tree near the temple. As he waited for the storm to pass, the man noticed that Tama, the priest’s cat, was waving for him to enter the temple gate. The feudal lord followed the cat into the temple and instantly, lightning struck the place where the lord had been standing. So the cat saved his life. Since then, the Lucky Cat has been considered an incarnation of the Goddess of Mercy (Kwan Yin).

Mandarin ducks: Like love birds, mandarin ducks represent devotion, fidelity and romantic bliss and should be placed in the SW sector of your home or bedroom.

money frog: This is a mythical animal known as “Chan Chu” and is said to appear every full moon near houses that will receive news of greater wealth and good fortune. Also called a “Three-Legged Money Frog,” it is usually placed just inside the front door to the INSIDE of the home. The coin in its mount must be placed with the four symbols facing up, not down. It can also be placed in your wealth sector and next to a cash register. They should never be placed in a kitchen, bedroom or bathroom.

Panda bear: This beautiful animal is one of the most endangered animals that exist. It is called Da xiong mao which means giant bear cat in China. The Panda is believed to have magical powers that can ward off natural disasters and evil spirits and is also a symbol of peace.

Peacock: The peacock is the Western cultural equivalent of the phoenix in China. Placed in the southwest of your home or bedroom, it is said to attract and enhance happy relationships and marriage.

Phoenix: The phoenix is ​​an imaginary creature from ancient Chinese Feng Shui. The phoenix bird is usually red or crimson in color and symbolizes the luck of wish fulfillment. The south corner of your home or office can be activated by placing the phoenix there. The phoenix is ​​said to bring opportunity, fame and recognition. When combined with your “soul mate”, the Dragon, it wears SW to attract happy relationships and marriage.

Red bird: It can be an image or a figure/statue of any type of bird, a parrot, a cardinal, etc. Put in the South for protection.

Roaster: If you have a lot of minor office politics in the workplace, displaying a rooster in your office is said to counteract this negative energy. The rooster is said to stifle arguments, backstabbing, and politicking. Also, pointing a rooster’s beak toward a beam or column in the home will deflect any negative chi they may bring.

Tiger: The tiger is considered the king of wild animals. It is seen as a symbol of royalty, power and bravery. An image of the Tiger is believed to dispel negative chi. The Tiger is very important in Feng Shui because its stripes represent the auspicious balance of Yin and Yang.

Turtles: The turtle symbolizes support, longevity, resilience, wealth, happy family, long generations, good luck and fortune. Because the tortoise is one of the celestial animals, it is said that it also possesses protective powers. Legend has it that the turtle has in its body the secret of heaven and earth and the design of its shell shows the Lo Shu magic square that is the guide for life. Turtles can be placed anywhere, but you should have at least one in the northern sector of your house. They can be oriented in different directions depending on the material from which they are made. For example: place glass turtles facing north, metal turtles facing west, wooden turtles facing east or southeast, ceramic turtles facing southwest or northeast. The dragon-headed turtle is a powerful symbol of wealth, health, prosperity and protection and should be placed in the north or south-east.

Wild goose: Since wild geese always fly in pairs, they are great to put in SW part of your home or bedroom to enhance your romantic relationship. Geese are messengers of good news and represent the married state.