To keep the home peaceful, relationships warm and the energy positive, many people turn to small Vastu and feng shui remedies. One of the most popular is the pairing of a swan and a Mandarin duck. Both birds are treated as symbols of love and loyalty, which is why their picture or figurine is said to strengthen bonds and draw good fortune into the home. Here is where they should be placed and what benefits are linked to them.
Why the swan is considered auspicious
In Vastu Shastra, the swan stands for love, purity and gentleness. In religious terms it is the vehicle of Goddess Saraswati and Brahma, which is why keeping its picture or statue at home is regarded as lucky. It is believed to keep the household calm and to maintain a steady flow of positive energy.
A remedy for sweetness in married life
Small spats between a husband and wife are normal, but constant disagreements and tension are a cause for worry. According to Vastu and feng shui, this stems from negative energy present in the home. In such cases, placing a picture or figurine of a pair of swans in the bedroom is advised. It is believed to deepen mutual love and understanding, which in turn strengthens respect and emotional connection in the relationship.
A large swan for wealth and growth
While a pair of swans is considered good for married life, Vastu recommends placing a picture of a single large swan for financial progress. It is believed to open up more opportunities for money to flow in.
What makes the Mandarin duck special
Now to the Mandarin duck. In feng shui, a pair of these birds is held to be the strongest symbol of love and loyalty. Like the swan, this bird is known for its devotion to its partner and for staying together for life. That is why its picture or figurine is associated with marital happiness and strong relationships.
Helpful in clearing misunderstandings
Feng shui belief holds that keeping a pair of Mandarin ducks at home reduces negativity. It can improve communication between a husband and wife and help dissolve bitterness or misunderstandings that have crept into the relationship. A picture of Mandarin ducks swimming in water is also seen as a way to add sweetness to a bond.
Beneficial for single people too
According to feng shui, a pair of Mandarin ducks is also considered lucky for those searching for a suitable life partner. It is said to help attract good and positive relationships. Those hoping for a love marriage are advised to tie a red ribbon or thread around the necks of the duck pair.
Where to place the picture or figurine
- As per Vastu and feng shui, the bedroom is considered the best spot for a pair of swans or Mandarin ducks. The southwest direction in particular is regarded as the direction of love and relationships.
- Single people can keep them on a side table in the room, while married couples can place them in the bedroom on the husband's side of the bed.
- Some beliefs hold that gifting a Mandarin duck picture or figurine to your spouse when you feel a distance growing in the relationship is also auspicious.
