Lotus
Overview
The lotus is read as a water object with an additional purity association from its Buddhist and literary use. As a placement object it appears as an image, as a vessel, or as a live plant.
Meaning
A water-and-plant object carrying a purity reading, and one of the most documented symbols in the tradition.
Traditional Interpretation
The lotus's meaning is among the best documented in the whole culture, which is why the classical sources are almost unnecessary here: the flower carries its reading into the space with it.
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FAQ
What is lotus in Feng Shui?
A water-and-plant object carrying a purity reading, and one of the most documented symbols in the tradition. The lotus is read as a water object with an additional purity association from its Buddhist and literary use. As a placement object it appears as an image, as a vessel, or as a live plant.
Does placing lotus actually change anything?
This database documents placement principles, not outcomes. A water-and-plant object carrying a purity reading, and one of the most documented symbols in the tradition. The lotus is the placement object whose meaning is least contested, because it was settled long before it was ever placed in a room.
How is lotus read in Chinese tradition?
The lotus's meaning is among the best documented in the whole culture, which is why the classical sources are almost unnecessary here: the flower carries its reading into the space with it. It is grouped under Water (水) in the five-element system.
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