In Chinese Mythology Fu Shou Lu (福禄寿) refers to the three core pillars of prosperity: Good Fortune (Fu), Wealth (Lu), and Long Life (Shou).
The sacred trio of color represent these blessings: Yellow represents Fu (Health) · Green represents Lu (Wealth) · Lavender represents Shou (Long Life and Wisdom).
According to Chinese legends, myth, and feng shui (ancient practice that harmonizes individuals with their environment. Translating to wind and water feng shui focuses on optimizing the flow of chi to promote balance, health, and prosperity), these three pillars are personified as individual deities, always displayed in a specific order (from left to right or right to left, but Shou always in the center or on the far right):
Fu (福) · Fu represents Good Fortune and Happiness. Fu is usually depicted wearing a scholar's robe and holding a scroll, a scepter of good luck, or a child. Fu symbolizes harmony, joy, and the arrival of blessings.
Fu · According to Chinese myth, Fu bestowed happiness on his worshippers, some claiming that Fu is Fushen, the spirit of happiness, and it has been confirmed by the Chinese people that Fuxing was a living historical figure, perhaps the 6th-century Mandarin resident named Yang Cheng, who was known by local residents of Hunan province.
Lu (禄): Lu symbolizes career success, wealth, and abundance. Lu represents social status and career success. Lu is typically depicted in the center or on the left, wearing a official high-ranking head covering (kippah).
Shou (寿): Shou represents a long, healthy, and life connected to wisdom. In art, literature, and block buster movies, Shou is recognized by his high, domed forehead and long white beard. Shou often carries a peach (symbol of immortality), but is always with his walking stick.
Symbolism in Art and Objects Beyond physical statues, Fu Lu Shou is commonly represented through calligraphy, jade, and color symbolism.
To promote abundant blessings and family unity, place painting or figurines Fu Lu and Shou in dining area or living room. Always position Fu, Lu, and Shou facing the table or communication area, to help bring unity and happiness to your home.
To attract wealth to your place of business, position Fu, Lu, and Shou behind your desk or behind your counter with Fu, Lu, and Shou facing the your clients and customers.
The sacred trio of color represent these blessings: Yellow represents Fu (Health) · Green represents Lu (Wealth) · Lavender represents Shou (Long Life and Wisdom).
According to Chinese legends, myth, and feng shui (ancient practice that harmonizes individuals with their environment. Translating to wind and water feng shui focuses on optimizing the flow of chi to promote balance, health, and prosperity), these three pillars are personified as individual deities, always displayed in a specific order (from left to right or right to left, but Shou always in the center or on the far right):
Fu (福) · Fu represents Good Fortune and Happiness. Fu is usually depicted wearing a scholar's robe and holding a scroll, a scepter of good luck, or a child. Fu symbolizes harmony, joy, and the arrival of blessings.
Fu · According to Chinese myth, Fu bestowed happiness on his worshippers, some claiming that Fu is Fushen, the spirit of happiness, and it has been confirmed by the Chinese people that Fuxing was a living historical figure, perhaps the 6th-century Mandarin resident named Yang Cheng, who was known by local residents of Hunan province.
Lu (禄): Lu symbolizes career success, wealth, and abundance. Lu represents social status and career success. Lu is typically depicted in the center or on the left, wearing a official high-ranking head covering (kippah).
Shou (寿): Shou represents a long, healthy, and life connected to wisdom. In art, literature, and block buster movies, Shou is recognized by his high, domed forehead and long white beard. Shou often carries a peach (symbol of immortality), but is always with his walking stick.
Symbolism in Art and Objects Beyond physical statues, Fu Lu Shou is commonly represented through calligraphy, jade, and color symbolism.
To promote abundant blessings and family unity, place painting or figurines Fu Lu and Shou in dining area or living room. Always position Fu, Lu, and Shou facing the table or communication area, to help bring unity and happiness to your home.
To attract wealth to your place of business, position Fu, Lu, and Shou behind your desk or behind your counter with Fu, Lu, and Shou facing the your clients and customers.
