What does jade carved into a gourd shape mean?

For thousands of years, jade gourds have been considered as spiritual objects that can bring fortune, exorcise evil spirits, and protect the home, and have always been a favorite collectible among people. The culture of jade gourd is closely related to the cultural origin of gourd, and they are always inseparable from myths and legends, heroic complexes and customs. So, what is the meaning of jade gourd?

1. Gourd culture has a long history and rich connotations, implying prosperity for human beings, good harvests, and the multiplication of descendants.

Fu Lu - The jade gourd is homophonic to the jade Fu Lu, where Fu means good fortune, lucky star, blessing, and happiness; Lu means official position and lucky star, which in ancient times referred to high official positions with high salaries, and now mostly refers to a prosperous career and wealth. The jade gourd symbolizes good fortune and luck, and blesses people with happiness and good fortune, promotion and wealth.

Knowledge and tolerance - the gourd has a small entrance, a large tolerance, is round and full, and looks vigorous, implying that the person is well-educated and has a great temperament.

Praying for children - A mature gourd bears many seeds, and the word "wan" in the Chinese character for "wan" in the Chinese character for "wan" in Chinese means many descendants for generations. In ancient times, there was a saying that "giving gourds to pray for children" and that giving gourds to couples would help them get children quickly, and bring them many children and prosperity.

Exorcise evil spirits - The gourd can absorb the essence of all things in nature and is quite spiritual. It is a sacred object in Taoism and Buddhism. It can exorcise evil spirits, avoid disasters, protect people's safety, and wish people longevity and good health.

Harmony between husband and wife - the gourd is two round balls connected together, which are round and full, and can promote harmony between husband and wife and a happy and perfect marriage. Hanging a jade gourd at the head of a couple's bed is especially effective, and the couple's relationship will become increasingly deeper.

2. Gourd - In myths and stories, gourds are always associated with gods and heroes. For example, Li Tieguai among the Eight Immortals, the God of Longevity Nan Ji Weng, and the monk Ji Gong all carry gourds on their backs or hang gourds around their waists. They are considered to be spiritual objects that bring blessings, luck and fortune to mankind. Therefore, gourd has been a symbol of "good fortune and luck", "health and longevity" since ancient times, and is also a good product for protecting the home. In traditional folk belief , gourds can keep the body healthy and are hung at the end of the bed or placed at the side where one sleeps. You can absorb the bad energy and make it get better quickly. If the person is healthy, it can absorb bad luck from the person and improve his fortune. Hanging a gourd outside the front door can help protect the safety of people inside the house. Since ancient times, Chinese traditional customs have believed that gourds can not only promote physical health, but also enhance the love between husband and wife. If the relationship between husband and wife is not good, it is better to place a gourd at the bedside to increase the love between husband and wife.

So who is suitable to wear jade gourd?

1. Suitable styles to wear - The elderly prefer simplicity and generosity, so a jade bracelet or gourd pendant is enough. Wearing it around the neck or on the arm will always remind them of the old man from the South Pole who holds a gourd cane. He has white hair and a youthful face, and is vigorous and energetic. He teaches us that we should be cheerful and have a peaceful mentality, so that we can live a long and healthy life. Give them spiritual encouragement and support.

2. Suitable styles to wear - Men's requirements for accessories are relatively simple. A simple jade gourd pendant or a string of gourds on the car pendant are most suitable. Firstly, the gourd has a small mouth and a large body, which just reflects the masculine measurements; secondly, the gourd is homophonic to "福福", which means both blessing and official position, and can bless them with a successful career and good fortune.

3. Styles suitable for children - For children, the most important responsibility is to learn skills well, and the accessories they wear are hoped to motivate them to study hard and truly become well-read. Like the seven lively, cute and super-capable Calabash Brothers who evolved from gourds into humans in the domestic cartoon "Calabash Brothers", they are deeply loved and admired by children. The gourd is the substitute of the Calabash Brothers. Children wearing jade gourds will be smarter, more capable, lively and cute. The jade gourd is very compatible both in form and spirit. Giving a simple and small jade gourd pendant to a child is equivalent to sending a blessing and encouragement.

4. Styles suitable for women to wear - women's consumption concept, good quality and low price. Jade gourds are beautiful in shape, compact and not too expensive, and are popular among women. Whether a woman wears a single solid jade gourd, or a jade gourd inlaid with precious metal gemstones, or a necklace or bracelet made up of multiple gourds, she can show her elegance and nobility. In addition, wearing jade gourd can promote the relationship between husband and wife. The gourd vine is homophonic with the word "wan", which means "million". Also, gourds bear many seeds. Therefore, wearing jade gourds is an expression of the hope that those seeking children will have children soon, have many descendants, a thriving family, and a vast land.

As one of the oldest mascots of the Chinese nation, the gourd is loved by people. Skilled craftsmen have always been happy to make jade gourds. On the one hand, the gourd is round and full, with two balls connected to each other, a big belly and a small mouth, which symbolizes auspiciousness, perfection, love between husband and wife, and it can ward off evil spirits and disasters, and bring in wealth. On the other hand, gourd is homophonic to "Fu Lu", which means both blessing and official position. If there are animals climbing around the gourd, and "animal" is homophonic to "longevity", which means longevity, then it means blessing, wealth and longevity, a perfect whole. The profound cultural connotation of the gourd and the durable value-preserving effect of jade make the combination of jade and gourd have multiple layers of meaning. The jade gourd sounds like "blessing and fortune", which means both luck and fortune. It has a beautiful meaning and is suitable for everyone to wear.

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