In Asian family life, especially every New Year, flower vases placed in the house are not simply for decoration. It is the crystallization of aesthetics, customs and belief in feng shui. A suitable flower vase not only brightens the house, but also carries a message of luck, prosperity and a smooth start to the whole year.
According to Dr. Lillian Too, a famous feng shui expert from Malaysia, Director of Lillian Too Feng Shui Research Center (Malaysia), fresh flowers symbolize vitality and positive energy flow. “When choosing the right type of flower and placing it in the right position, homeowners can activate good fortune, especially fortune and family harmony,” she emphasized.
Below are five types of flowers that many families choose to plant in their houses during the New Year, both beautiful and carrying positive feng shui meaning.
Flowers mean wealth and prosperity
Apricot blossom: Apricot blossoms have long been associated with the image of the new year in the South. The brilliant yellow color symbolizes wealth, prosperity and prosperity. According to feng shui beliefs, the more petals apricot blossoms bloom, the more favorable the new year is. A apricot branch placed in the living room not only creates a spring atmosphere, but also sends the desire for smooth business and family peace.
Peach blossoms: For Northern families, peach blossoms are an indispensable symbol every Tet occasion. The pink color of peach blossoms represents new vitality, warm feelings and connection. Dr. Lillian Too believes that peach blossoms also help dispel negative energy, bringing a feeling of peace and freshness to the house.
Yellow chrysanthemum: Yellow chrysanthemum symbolizes longevity, stability and sustainability. In feng shui, yellow chrysanthemum is also associated with long-term fortune, not exploding but steady. A vase of chrysanthemum placed on the ancestral altar or reception table expresses the desire for a new year of stability, little fluctuation and many blessings.
Flowers help maintain harmony and nurture family happiness
Money flower: Right from the name, money flower evokes the association of wealth and luck. The flower has bright colors, full round shapes, symbolizing fulfillment. According to Eastern feng shui experts, money flower is very suitable for placing in the living room or near the entrance, where new energy flows into the house.
Lilies: Lilies bring elegant beauty, a gentle scent and meaning of purity and prosperity. In family life, lilies also symbolize harmony and mutual respect between members. Dr. Lillian Too believes that lilies help balance emotions, create a gentle atmosphere, and are very suitable for common living space.
When arranging flowers on New Year's Day, homeowners should pay attention to keeping flowers fresh, change water regularly and avoid letting them wilt in the house. Fresh flowers represent vitality; wilted flowers have the opposite meaning in feng shui. In addition, you should choose a neat, clean vase, suitable for the living space so that positive energy is circulated completely.
In the modern pace of life, Tet flower vases are not only a belief in fortune, but also a way for each family to send hope for a new year full, warm and happy.
