Japan is known for its vast traditions and beliefs. To Europeans, many of the beliefs of the Japanese seem to be, to say the least, wonderful, but working rituals. So, the Japanese relatively recently invented a magical cat called Maneki-neko. This name means "Inviter". And her gesture in the form of a raised paw confirms this. And if used correctly, such a kitty will invite happiness, luck and abundance into the house.
How did Maneki's cat appear?
There are many beautiful legends and stories in Japan. According to one of them, the Japanese seal Maneki appeared in the period of the 16-17 centuries, relatively recently by historical standards. There is one legend that explains the appearance of this amazing creature. A certain gentleman, traveling in Japan, once got caught in a thunderstorm. Standing under a tree in bad weather, the traveler noticed that on the opposite side, a cat belonging to a priest was very persistently signaling with its paw. After the traveler approached the animal and hid from the thunderstorm nearby, under a nearby tree, lightning struck where he had stood earlier. After the traveler told the priest at the emperor's temple about the incident, they became friends. The place itself became famous, and after the death of the animal, a Maneki figurine was created in his honor.
How to choose the right cat?
When choosing a Maneki figurine, you should pay special attention to the legs, additional attributes and decorations, as well as the main color performance. The Japanese believe that if a cat raises its right paw, it invites material luck and financial stability into the house. You can tie a desire to the paw, then it will, as it were, invoke a cat into the house and be fulfilled faster. If you need luck in the field of relationships, partnerships and other intangible benefits, you should choose a figurine with a raised left paw. The strongest, but at the same time a rare talisman among the Japanese is considered Maneki with two legs raised up. Such an animal will call into the house both material and non-material benefits and good luck, protect against negativity and sharpen intuition.
The color scheme of the figurine also plays an important role. The Japanese traditionally use 3 primary colors to paint the figurine. They are black, red and white in different proportions. And for financial success, you can purchase a figurine with colors of red, white and gold. Also, figurines may well be monochromatic, while it is important to consider the following meanings of the primary colors:
• The yellow statuette is suitable for those who are prone to frequent illnesses or need help with recovery;
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• White figurines are ideal for those who practice spiritual development, help in spiritual endeavors, strengthen the soul and spirit;
• Red Maneki will help protect the home and family from negative outside interference;
• A pink cat will call on your perfect soul mate, help you improve your personal life;
• If a person is unbalanced and has not yet taken place in life, the blue Maneki will be useful to him;
• The golden statuette will attract all the financial benefits that a person can accept at this stage of life, as well as protect from financial fraud, help get rid of debt.
How to arrange the figurine?
Maneki should definitely be placed on something red. Whether it's a pillow or a plain fabric. It is believed that the red color enhances the influence of the figurine and attracts more positive energy. It is important to place Maneki next to the front door. If the house is private, it is better to place the figurine outside the house next to it, so the cat will call for benefits from outside. And if there is a desire to make the cat a home, or there is no way to place a figurine like that, it can be placed in the hallway, but always with its face towards the door.
Whether a Japanese cat will help or not is a controversial issue today, but each of us believes in miracles and dreams of improving our lives.