Significance of the frog?

[Susan]

Hi Cecil
Can you tell me the significance of the frog or what it is symbolic of? Is it just the frog or does it apply to the toad as well?
During the summer while my husband was mowing the lawn he caught sight of a toad that jumped right infront of the mower. He stopped the mower but to his disappointment the toad had lost one of his legs. This upset my husband and he thought the frog would now die. 2 days later I found the toad in a garden bed outside our front door. I picked him up and he looked very well under the circumstances. His leg had healed well and he seem to be able to get around with no trouble. He has now made a toad hole that he lives in next to our front door. My husband picked up a Feng Shui book and saw them mention a 3 legged frog and asked if a 3 legged toad is the same? and is this actually lucky? (I guess not for the toad losing a leg but he does seem happy).
Regards
Susan

[Cecil Lee]

Dear Susan,

1. In Chinese culture, the toad and frog are symbols of the moon.
2. Generally, the Chinese do not distinguish between the toad and the frog, as they are typically regarded as the same.
3. Since the Chinese cultivate rice in wet fields, toads and frogs are commonly found in these areas as they thrive in such environments.
4. Due to their slippery texture, the Chinese refer to frogs as 'Heavenly dew' and consider them to be the heavenly chicken or celestial cock.
5. According to ancient Chinese lore, rulers and scholars found the croaking of frogs and toads to be 'irritating,' and legend has it that if they instructed the frogs or toads to be silent, they would comply.
6. The Chinese immortal known as Lui Hai, who lived during the Sung dynasty, is often depicted with a three-legged toad.
7. The prevalence of commercialized three-legged toads is attributed to their representation of wealth and money-making.
8. In various temple processions honoring the Chinese God of Wealth, the three-legged toad is included as part of the offerings.
9. One of the renowned Eight Immortals, Zhang Guo Lao, who is known for riding a donkey backwards, is said to occasionally ride on a three-legged toad.
10. Additionally, there exists a charm featuring the symbols of five poisonous creatures.
10.1 The five poisonous creatures include the scorpion, centipede, frog, lizard, and snake.
10.2 This charm is utilized on the fifth day of the fifth month, coinciding with the Dragon Boat Festival, to ward off evil or negative influences.
I trust this provides you with a clearer understanding of why individuals, particularly sellers and merchants, 'capitalize' on the symbolism of the three-legged toad in relation to 'money-making.'
I am pleased to see that both you and your husband possess such a kind heart; it is evident!

Warmest Regards,
Cecil

 

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On 10/4/00 8:50:00 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Hi Cecil
Can you tell me the
significance of the frog or
what it is symbolic of? Is it
just the frog or does it apply
to the toad as well?
During the summer while my
husband was mowing the lawn he
caught sight of a toad that
jumped right infront of the
mower. He stopped the mower
but to his disappointment the
toad had lost one of his legs.
This upset my husband and he
thought the frog would now
die. 2 days later I found the
toad in a garden bed outside
our front door. I picked him
up and he looked very well
under the circumstances. His
leg had healed well and he
seem to be able to get around
with no trouble. He has now
made a toad hole that he lives
in next to our front door. My
husband picked up a Feng Shui
book and saw them mention a 3
legged frog and asked if a 3
legged toad is the same? and
is this actually lucky? (I
guess not for the toad losing
a leg but he does seem happy).
Regards
Susan
 

[Cecil Lee]

THE THREE LEGGED-TOAD

IS A COMMERCIAL PRODUCT
IN THE NAME OF FENG SHUI

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Numerous practitioners of Feng Shui are essentially salespeople masquerading as Feng Shui experts, solely focused on pushing products and maximizing profits.

Ask: Must I buy from YOU?

[Cecil Lee]

BEWARE OF THIS AGE-OLD FENG SHUI SCAM

Be warned that certain Feng Shui practitioners in Singapore may misrepresent themselves by operating under the guise of a Feng Shui Store. Potentially exploiting clients through deceptive practices. It emphasizes the importance of vigilance when seeking Feng Shui services to avoid falling victim to such scams.

 

 

BEWARE OF THIS AGE-OLD FENG SHUI SCAM

No wonder, Feng Shui suffers from a bad reputation, today

Purchasing products from Feng Shui stores that prioritize profit over authenticity may lead to wasted resources on items that do not genuinely enhance one's environment or well-being.

It is advisable to seek out true Feng Shui practices and guidance rather than succumbing to commercialized offerings that lack real value.

The text highlights the prevalence of fraudulent Feng Shui practitioners, emphasizing the need for discernment in choosing genuine experts, particularly in light of the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

This serves as a reminder to critically evaluate the authenticity of services in the wellness and spiritual sectors.

P.S. Frankly, I was just being extremely polite. Actually if one got the hint, as the British always say just throw the "bloody" thing away!

ASK! MUST I BUY FROM YOU?

 

When the buying Stops! The selling Can!

 

Yes! Ask: "Must I buy from YOU?