As a proud member of the Chinese zodiac, the monkey holds a meaningful place in feng shui, too. If you've ever browsed a feng shui shop, you've probably seen all kinds of monkey figurines and symbols. So whether you're born in the year of the monkey, love monkeys (because who doesn't?), or want to enhance your luck and prosperity, there are all kinds of ways to put these meaningful figurines to work in your home.
The monkey is one of the 12 Chinese astrology animal signs. Those with this sign are very social and make great friends. They can act impulsively, and this can be to their detriment. However, the monkey is known to be very clever and talented and can outwit opponents.
Use It to Enhance Career Luck
The map above is called a bagua, and it shows which parts of your home support different types of energy in feng shui. If you lay this map above a layout of your home (or any specific room), place the front door in the bottom middle. Monkies support the energy of career and prosperity. So, place your monkey in the career luck sector of your home (as noted on the map) or in the career sector of your office (or even on your desk). It can enhance career luck.
Related: Exploring the Use of the Bagua Chart in Western Feng Shui
Enhance Prosperity
If the monkey is depicted holding a coin or gold ingots, these are wealth symbols. You can place it in the wealth and prosperity sector of any space. This can help bring money luck.
Improve Health Energy
If the monkey is depicted holding a peach, this symbolizes good health. Place it in the heart of your home, which represents health and wellness.
Enhance Your Reputation
If you have an image or figurine of a monkey riding a horse, it's more than just a fun and cute idea. This symbol represents the rise to power through cleverness and flexibility. Place this in the fame and reputation area of your space to enhance your reputation luck or to help you be promoted at work.
When placing the monkey on a horse, make sure the monkey is riding towards you — not away from you towards the outside. This directs the energy of success towards you instead of away.
Meet Educational Goals
To enhance your education and help you grow beneficial knowledge, place an image or statue of a monkey riding an elephant in the knowledge and self-cultivation sector of your space. The intelligence of both of these animals will enhance the energy of learning in your space.
The Monkey King Can Help You Overcome Obstacles
If you're facing obstacles in any area of your life, the Monkey King can help you overcome them. Place it in the sector where you are facing obstacles — so if it's a work obstacle, place it in the career sector, etc.
Xuan Zang, a Buddhist monk of the Chinese Tang Dynasty (618 to 907), traveled to India to translate the holy Buddhist books into Chinese. His translations proved to be one of the most significant contributions in bringing Buddhism to China. His journey became the fodder for many stories about him, including the book, Journey to the West featuring the Monkey King, Sun Wu Kung.
The Monkey Is a Powerful Feng Shui Symbol
You can add a monkey symbol to your feng shui design to assist in overcoming obstacles and improving luck in career, finances, and more. It's a great way to incorporate a little feng shui energy into your life.
