Koi Fish

Koi fishes are bright colored freshwater fish that are typically used in Asian landscapes and designs such as ponds and water gardens. These types of fishes have been loved in Asian cultures for a long time and have been known for strength and success for many years.

 

Koi fishes have a strong and powerful energetic life force, which is exhibited by their ability to overcome great obstacles such as swimming against currents and traveling upstream. The spiritual meanings of koi fishes comprise of: perseverance, courage, success, ambition, good fortune, longevity and prosperity.

 

Yin and Yang of Koi
These fishes are known for embodying happiness and harmony. They are the yin and yang that create balance between negative and positive chi energy. Which is the ultimate vitality and life force on Earth.

 

Koi Fish Legends
There is a legend in China that koi fishes used to swim upstream and go through many obstacles to reach the top of a mountain. On this mountain was something known as ‘The Dragon Gate.” The legend states that when koi fishes reached the gates, they would transform into a dragon. The strongest, well known creature of Chinese culture. When you wear origami koi fish earrings, you are wearing the yin and yang of balance, and tapping into the marvelous symbol of strength and abundance.