What does an owl mean as a symbol: where to place the talisman in the house according to Feng Shui

Owl symbol in different cultures

In different countries, this mysterious bird was given great importance. It was not always assessed unambiguously. This is due to the fact that owls were associated with mysticism and the night.

Physiologically, they are nocturnal: hunting at night and orienting themselves well in the dark.

Watching this bird, our ancestors believed that it:

• Contains all earthly knowledge and wisdom.
• Is a guide to the kingdom of shadows.
• A demonic creature serving the king of darkness.

The table examines how this mysterious creature was treated in different cultures and nationalities:

Now the image of this bird is more often depicted on books, medallions dedicated to extensive knowledge in the scientific or military field, and on various occult objects. She personifies enlightenment, military valor, and wisdom.

For knowledge

A gift in the form of an owl figurine will help children in their studies. It will be especially useful for those who have difficulty learning new knowledge. An owl will help you cope with difficult tasks, begin to develop an interest in knowledge, and direct children's activity in the right direction.

A bird sitting on a book is given to those who want to become wiser and actively learn new things. The northeastern part of the home is responsible for learning and knowledge. This is the place for the owl, which should become a mascot in learning.

Decorating with an owl will bring good luck

Owl in Christian culture

Christianity treated it ambiguously:

• Among the first Christians, it was associated with Christ's enlightenment and theology.
• She was endowed with sensitivity, the ability to think and philosophize, the ability to keep secrets, and knowledge of medicine.
• After the second century AD, completely different meanings were attributed; she was considered a symbol.

1. Satan, luring people into the net.
2. Loneliness and seclusion.
3. Ignorance and unbelief.
4. Prophecies, omniscience and foresight.
5. Night, death and darkness.
6. A witch who brings misfortune.
7. Sadness, despondency and unhappiness.
8. Witchcraft and sorcery.

Different attitudes towards the bird are associated with its nocturnal lifestyle, completely silent flight, and ability to turn its head around its axis.

With burning big yellow eyes, a completely motionless and silent daytime existence.

If you hit a bird with a car

The wanton killing of an owl promised misfortune and was considered a great sin in many cultures, so even avid hunters were in no hurry to raise their guns when they saw a predator overhead. And even if the bird crashed itself - for example, it emerged from the darkness right in front of the car and crashed into the windshield - one cannot count on a good turn of events. Just remember how in Europe they treated an owl that died in a house! There is one consolation: a car is not a home, which means that the effects here are significantly weakened. Most often, a bird that hits the windshield and is hit to death costs the unlucky driver the loss of a large sum, but without a threat to life and health.

How is owl symbolism used?

The mysterious owl bird covers a huge, varied range of meanings, from positive to dark and ominous.

If in ancient times they treated her with caution, now figurines and amulets with her image are found everywhere.

It is used to decorate living quarters and offices, put on medallions, make tattoos, etc.

Such symbolism has gained particular popularity in the Chinese philosophical movement of Feng Shui, according to which a correctly placed figurine will achieve the following result.

Such as:

• Attracting cash flows: the figurine is placed near places where money is stored. You can buy a money tree with a bird sitting on it. This symbol will not only attract funds to the family, but will also help to spend them rationally and strengthen the family idyll and well-being.
• Ensuring stability and well-being in the family: the money toad is located next to the owl figurine.
• Instilling in children the skills of economical and rational spending of money: the figurine is placed in the children's bedroom.
• Protection from evil: in a room whose windows face northeast, three such amulets are placed.
• Improving the performance of schoolchildren and students - a figurine or image of a bird is placed on the desk or in the room where the child learns lessons. A small talisman figurine is taken for the exam.

The color of an owl is very important:

• White polar is the keeper of the family. Her figurine is placed in living rooms, halls, and family bedrooms. The talisman absorbs other people's negative energy and transforms it into positive. But if there are quarrels and conflicts in the family, the owl absorbs negativity, then returns it back.
• White, with outstretched wings - promotes career advancement, eliminates industrial conflicts, etc.
• The common gray is an assistant in solving financial and production problems. If you put it on your desk in the office and take care of it with love, your salary will increase, your relationships with colleagues will improve, etc.

Please note: you cannot make a scandal near the figure, throw out negative energy, or behave incorrectly. It absorbs negativity and returns it back after a while. Fill it with positive energy.

What else you need to know about the talisman

If it is embodied in jewelry, it cannot be taken from an antique store, since it will be almost impossible to get rid of the energy of the previous owners.

The bird as a talisman is “not capricious,” that is, it does not in the least distort the properties of other nearby magical artifacts, and itself is not subject to their influence.

In order for what the owl embodies as a mystical artifact to open up and “come to life”, it must be fueled by the power of one’s own faith in its support and power. It wouldn't hurt to even chat with an owl sometimes.

Folk signs

There is no people who have not created legends about the owl, attributing magical powers to it. A huge number of signs and beliefs are associated with this image.

All over the world, the owl is a talisman for women: the image of this bird can be found on women's jewelry, jewelry boxes, etc.

Different peoples had different beliefs:

• The Slavs believed that witches, old maids, widows or women of easy virtue put owl figurines at home.
• Hearing the cry of an owl is an omen of an imminent conception or the birth of a long-awaited child. If an unmarried woman hears this, she will become pregnant.
• French women believe that if you hear the cry of an owl during pregnancy, a girl will be born.
• The Saxons believed that if an owl screeches near the house, the girl will lose her virginity.
• The Scots were afraid to see a flying bird in daylight, considering it a bad omen.
• The British thought that the best treatment for whooping cough in children was broth made from its meat.
• The Romanians believed that if someone looked into the nest of this bird, he would be sad, uncommunicative and silent all his life.
• Ukrainians believed that hearing or seeing an owl meant marriage.

Today, an owl amulet worn by a woman indicates her sexuality, cunning, and energy. Therefore, if you don’t know what to give a woman, give her a talisman in the form of this bird.

Removal of troubles

In medieval books about magic, the tawny owl and the eagle owl were often mentioned as protectors from bad events.
There are legends where there are magical guardian owls who never sleep, protecting ordinary people from black magicians. A person can find protection in such a bird when he is tormented by forebodings. In this case, at sunset you need to look in the direction where the sun is hiding, and, clutching a clay figurine of an owl or a real owl feather in your hand, ask for protection from harm.

You can formulate this in your own words, the main thing is to put in sincere feelings.

A talisman that is always with you

Today, the image of an owl is used not only in the interior or as decoration, but also as a tattoo, forever imprinted on the human body.

The symbolism of the owl is very polysemantic and is perceived differently in each cultural tradition. Therefore, there is no clear explanation of the meaning of the tattooed image of an owl.

A tattoo of an owl or its feathers is considered today a reliable amulet. The image can mean wisdom and fear, joy and grief, loneliness and intelligence, asociality and prudence.

The meaning of an owl tattoo is determined by the appearance of the bird and the manner in which the design is executed.

The meaning of a tattoo is determined by the manner of design, the general context, as well as by the perception of the owl by the tattoo wearer. As a rule, erudite people who are close to the nocturnal lifestyle and mystery choose an owl as a body image.

Protectors of the home

Have you found a little owlet on the ground? In this case, it is recommended to take the chick into your home, raise it and release it into the wild. If an adult owl does not want to leave your home, then it will become its amulet and bring you.

A wise bird that flies away from home, according to legend, senses approaching trouble and carries it away on its tail, thereby protecting its owners. It doesn't hurt to go in search of the family's favorite, since an owl raised in captivity is not ready for life in the wild.

The inhabitants of the houses cannot cause harm. It is believed that such poultry are able to unite the family. An unusual pet will bring harmony and understanding to your home, so when asked whether it is possible to keep such birds at home, the answer is unequivocal: “Yes.” An owl figurine will attract financial energy to your home; the figurine should be placed near the place where you keep money.

Collectors sometimes purchase a stuffed owl for their home, believing that it can serve as a talisman. This is a big misconception. According to esotericists, at the moment of death the owl’s body becomes a clot of negative energy. Such a stuffed animal will not bring anything good to the house.

Protects from evil spirits

Since ancient times, people around the world have respected and feared owls. The night bird symbolized the other world, secret knowledge, and a prophetic gift.

The bird's ability to see in the dark, fly silently, be invisible, and see everything around it by turning its head made the owl a symbol of mystery and evil spirits. It’s not for nothing that in fairy tales, sorcerers and witches turned into owls in order to harm honest people at night.

In the culture of countries such as China, India, Egypt, America and Japan, the owl is considered the bird of death. In European countries, the night bird indulges in witchcraft and everything demonic, and also patronizes hermits.

The Egyptian hieroglyph depicting an owl means night, cold, passivity and even death.

In modern tradition, it is generally accepted that an owl figurine in a house or on a person’s body protects against evil spirits and evil spirits. The huge glowing eyes of an owl symbolize the light of the soul, so with such a talisman evil spirits are not afraid.

A lamp with an owl will illuminate the nursery and protect the house from evil spirits

It is believed that an owl promotes the development of intuition, helps to sense negative thoughts directed at a person, and to guess the intentions and motives of other people’s actions. The owl also helps the owner of the talisman understand his own character, with all its negative traits. The owl bestows insight and the ability to sense deception.

The white owl in the shamanic practice of the northern peoples served to heal people. An owl figurine made of oak can protect you from any disease; just touch it once a day, directing your thoughts towards health.