Wild Fortunes: Goldfish
Goldfish represent wealth, prosperity, abundance, harmony, positivity, fertility, and are believed to ward off bad luck.
Goldfish are one of the eight sacred symbols of Buddha, representing fertility, abundance, and harmony. Ancient Greeks looked to goldfish to bring good luck to their marriages, while Egyptians brought the swimmers into their homes to add positivity to domestic situations.
The simplest way to explain why goldfish are considered lucky in China is because of their gold color. The golden color of this particular fish is associated with actual gold. Moreover, the goldfish’s graceful movements are also believed to create good energy where the aquarium is. According to Feng Shui:
The number of goldfish in an aquarium must be kept at 8 to bring positivity.
A minimum of 2 goldfish in your fish bowl is acceptable because it is believed to bring harmony to a relationship.
A black goldfish is also included in the mix to ward off bad luck.
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