I am wondering where i can place my Fu Lu Shou. Is it alright to place it:-
1)in the living room at the south wall AND
2)underneath a waterfall picture?
cheers
:)

Dear Kay,

1. Placing the figurines in the living room is indeed the most common location.

2. In my vast experience visiting Chinese homes, I have observed that the Fu Lu Shou figurines are typically placed on a display table, often on an open shelf. This practice is widely followed.

3. Placing the figurines under a waterfall is not a common tradition.

4. While some may pour virtual water on the figurines, I personally do not recommend this as it is best to stick to traditional customs.

5. It is crucial to ensure that the figurines are not placed below a beam and to adhere to other guidelines such as avoiding placement on the opposite wall of a toilet bowl or facing towards bedrooms.

I hope this information clarifies your query.

Warmest Regards,
Cecil

 

 

 

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On 12/28/2002 10:31:00 PM, Anonymous wrote:
I am wondering where i can
place my Fu Lu Shou. Is it
alright to place it:-
1)in the living room at the
south wall AND
2)underneath a waterfall
picture?
cheers

 

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Finally, this is the correct placement:

Chinese writing is from RIGHT to LEFT = Fu Lu Shou

1. **福 (Fú)** - Symbolizes **good fortune** and blessings.
2. **禄 (Lù)** - Represents **prosperity** (often tied to career success and wealth).
3. **寿 (Shòu)** - Embodies **longevity** and a healthy life.
These three characters together (福禄寿) are commonly displayed in art, decorations, and temples to invoke their collective blessings.

Fu Lu Shou (福禄寿) — The Three Star Gods of Chinese Culture
1. Origins:
- Rooted in **Daoist traditions** and Chinese folk beliefs, dating back to at least the Ming Dynasty.
- Associated with three celestial stars (*Jupiter* for Fu, *Ursa Major* for Lu, and *Canopus* for Shou).

2. Symbols & Roles:
- 福 (Fú) – Fortune
- Symbols: Scrolls, bats (homonym for "good fortune"), children.
- Role: Brings happiness, luck, and harmony to families.

- 禄 (Lù) – Prosperity
- Symbols: Official robes, *ruyi* (scepter), gold ingots.
- Role: Grants career success, wealth, and social status.

- 寿 (Shòu) – Longevity
- Symbols: Giant staff, peach (immortality), deer.
- Role: Ensures health, long life, and vitality.

3. Cultural Practices:
- Festivals: Displayed during **Lunar New Year** (福 upside-down = "fortune arrives"), birthdays (寿 for elders), and career milestones (禄).
- Art & Décor: Statues, paintings, and calligraphy of the trio are placed in homes/temples to attract collective blessings.

4. Philosophical Meaning:
- Represent Confucian ideals of a virtuous life:
- 福 (virtue rewarded with happiness),
- 禄 (diligence rewarded with success),
- 寿 (wisdom rewarded with longevity).

5. **Modern Relevance**:
- Still central to Chinese cultural identity, appearing in media, art, and celebrations.

Fun Fact: In Chinese astrology, seeing all three stars aligned is considered an auspicious omen!

correct placement:

Chinese writing is from RIGHT to LEFT = Fu Lu Shou

Fu - Fortune Symbols: Scrolls, bats (homonym for "good fortune"), children.

Lù – Prosperity Symbols: Official robes, ruyi (scepter), gold ingots.

Shòu – Longevity Symbols: Giant staff, peach (immortality), deer.