Koi

So yesterday my awesome Hubby and I cleaned out our old fish tank and bought some KOI... I love them so much they are so relaxing just to watch. We bought two more today.. So active and full of life. So I of course looked up there meaning and thought I would share with all of you.

Given the wonder that its domain holds, the fish too has similar symbolic meaning. There are numerous species of fish, but the creature in general holds some prime symbolic meanings:

• fertility
• eternity
• creativity
• femininity
• good luck
• happiness
• knowledge
• transformation
• Abundance
• Children
• Harmoney

•  The Japanese recognized these fish not just for their beauty, but for their ability to transform the observer into otherworldy states of perception. These altered states of perception ultimately lead to the attraction of high energy - and this manifests in the form of prosperity of all kinds in our lives. 

The Japanese symbolism of fish goes so far as to categorize certain fish according to their attributes. Each classification is proposed to elicit a specific outcome. For example:

• Yamabuki: The gold fish represents (of course) gold, wealth and prosperity.
• Ogon: The platinum colored fish also represents the fulfillment of wealth in the form of success in business.
• Kumonryu: A midnight black colored fish that is named after a Japanese dragon of transformation - and this fish is said to bring about change in life circumstances.
• Kohoku: A white and red fish (known as a "cap" fish with white body and a red mark on its head) believed to encourage advancement in career.
• Kuchibeni: Also white and red (known as a "lipstick" fish with a white body and red markings around the mouth) said to inspire long lasting, loving relationships.