The statuette in the form of a kitty with a raised paw is a popular Japanese charm, which is not called no other mannek. Such a figurine, according to Esoteric, brings happiness and good luck to the house. More on the origin of the Manko-Neco and about what the one or another variety of this figure will be discussed in the article.
History
Maleki-Neco is the name of the Japanese Talisman and the Oberega. Many believe that he brings good luck, wealth and happiness. This talisman is a cat that raises up one of his paws.
The name "Manneck-Neco" can be literally translated as "inviting cat."
This mascot according to traditions is made of ceramics and painted white, after which they are painted with different patterns and additional shades. There are many legends about the origin of this charm, which can often hear tourists who have decided to visit Japan.
In one of them, he is talking about a very rich man who traveled one of the holy places - the Temple of Gotoka Dzhi. At that moment, rain began, thunder thundered, and lightning flashed. The traveler decided to wait in bad weather under the tree and go further, but suddenly noticed the cat, which would be called him so that he would go to the temple and stumbled the rain there. He went to the temple, and the very tree, under which he intended to hide, was struck by lightning. It turns out that for rich, this cat turned out to be a real salvation, and therefore he gave an order to do in honor of the animal statuette, which is now for many talisman.
Another legend is associated with a girl of easy behavior that loved cats. Once, at night, it was necessary to visit the ladies room at night, but her cat clung to the girl's clothes, not allowing the room to leave. The guard came running, who heard the noise, and, deciding that the animal was mad, cut off his head. She later turned out to be on the ceiling and grabbed the teeth to a poisonous snake. So the cat saved the life of a girl. She missed her favorite very much. Because of this, one of her customers to get to gladly gave her a statuette in the form of a cat.
There is another legend in which the cat also saved the life of his mistress. It tells about the old woman who lived with his cat. She was so poor that he could not even buy a piece of bread. Because of this, she had to sell his cat, however, and money from her sale was soon over. The old woman again starved, because of what could die, but in one of the nights she dreamed of a strange dream, in which her former lovers strongly recommended her to cut the statuettes in the form of kittens, to serve them later. The old woman decided to obey. As a result, the figurines fascinated people, they bought them very quickly, which saved a woman from hungry death.
As you can see, in each of the legends the cat somehow saves a person and his life. Not in vain in Japan, this is the animal.
Meaning
The Japanese believe that the statuette in the form of a cat attracts happiness, success and good luck. It is also believed that this mascot provides an apartment to protect against thieves, and the raised cat's foot, which it seems to be symbolizing the invitation to the house of guests and other visitors, and, moreover, the figure itself generally contributes to the improvement of relations between people.
It is because of this in Japan, a figurine is a mannequin-neko so often be seen in different outlets, in eateries, in places where there are slot machines, in offices. Often, such figures can be seen at home from the Japanese.
If you delve into what a cat figurine means, it is worth paying attention to its color and pose.
Review of species
Pose
Most often there are cat figures with one raised paw. So, if the right paw is raised, it symbolizes success and wealth. A similar charging usually acquire people who wish to attract wealth to their home and overall a little improve their position in terms of finance.
The left paw raised by the cat means happiness, joy, friends and communication. Such a figure is purchased so that its owner is easier to establish relationships with other people, build friendly and other relationships with them.
Sometimes there is such a variation of the Japanese statuette, in which the cats are raised at once two paws. Such a figurine means both wealth and friends, and fun immediately.
Besides, Figurines can distinguish the height for which the cat raises the paws.
If you believe Esoteric, then it is from the height of raising the paws, how powerful will the flow of energy, which is intended to the owner of the statuette. The higher the paw will be raised, the greater the power of the energy flow.
Sometimes there are such figures of the canopy-neo, which are a cat holding one or another item in the paw. This is also a very important detail in the statuette. For example, the paddle in a feline paw symbolizes the success, the presence in the lapse of the fruit symbolizes success for a couple, which wishes to acquire the baby, the fan means protection against evil spirits, and a rattle or a nevosha in a lape means a dream.
In bloom
The color of the Japanese figurines plays the same important importance as its posture. The traditional variant of the colors of the Makeko-Neco is considered white, which is usually complemented by a spots of two colors: black and orange.
Such a colors in Japan is called "Calico".
It is believed that the statuette in the form of a white-colored cat helps its owner to improve in the spiritual plan And also contributes to the achievement of harmony and calmness, helps to be carried out with its pure thoughts, and also symbolizes stability and constancy.
The red color, which is present as an addition for patterns or being the main color of the cat, is a symbol of strong will and determination. The figurine of this color provides a person to protect against evil spirits, diseases and other problems. A red cat, lifting the right paw, is also a kind of magnet that attracts vitality and positive for its owner.
The statuette of a cat, painted in gold, is a real magnet to attract wealth and success. It is usually recommended to buy it to people who decided to work for themselves and do business.
A cat having a blue or bluish colors helps a person to control his feelings and emotions, as well as to gain peace of mind and harmony with himself. It has a great influence on the spiritual component of its owner and largely provides him with help in establishing relations with others.
A black cat figurine is a strong charm. He protects his owner and his dwelling from the thieves, unkind views with the enemy side and repels the unknowing spirits. For a person, she is also supported in heavy life situations and with different difficulties. It is the black statuette of the mannequin-some who will help you find the strength in yourself in order to cope with big problems.
The green statuette of the cat is usually acquired for those people who study at school or in a higher educational institution. The statuette of such a color helps better memorize the material and generally has a beneficial effect on all learning activities, making it more successful.
In addition, such a figurine has a positive effect on a human creative vest, and therefore it is also suitable for creative personalities who often experience the crisis and lose inspiration.
A pink cat is suitable for those who seek to find a loved one or beloved, but tolerates failure. Such a figurine helps to get rid of loneliness, overcome all fears and finally become more successful in love affairs. Suitable such a statuette and for couples whose relationships last for a long time. In them, the pink cat will make romance, cheer out feelings and generally refresh the relationship.
Yellow Manko-Neco is usually given to those people who marry. Such a cat protects their union, and also attracts a young couple in the dwelling money and happiness.
How to locate in the interior
According to Japanese traditions, the mannek-neco must be placed near the entrance to the house. In the country house, it can be planted near the door outside, right on the street.
If you live in an apartment building, then the overag is recommended to be located on the end of the hallway.
In both cases, the cat face must be rotated to the entrance door, as it were, looking at it.
Besides, Maleki-neco can be strengthened. To do this, the statuette is required to be placed on a small pillow or a rug of red fabric. Such a choice of color is explained by the fact that the red in Japan is a symbol of happiness.
