The meaning and origin of lizard-themed accessories
Lizards are symbols of mysticism and intelligence, and are guardians of good fortune.
One of the popular motifs in antique jewelry, including Indian jewelry, is jewelry with a reptile motif.
In the first place, accessories are items that were worn by various ethnic groups as amulets or as part of ceremonial costumes, and have evolved into decorative items, so animal and plant motifs can have auspicious or slightly dark meanings.
This time, we will introduce reptiles such as lizards.
It is very popular, just like the snake, another reptile motif we introduced earlier.
The meaning and origin of snake-motif accessories
Lizards are used as decorative motifs around the world
Lizards live all over the world, so they have a positive image in many countries.
I have the impression that it is often used as a motif in traditional Japanese metalwork.
In Native American jewelry, it is a symbol of intelligence as it knows the location of water, but it is also often seen lumped together with newts.
By the way, lizards and geckos are reptiles, while newts are amphibians.
Newts have slimy skin, while geckos have dry skin.
Because of their agile movements, they are also a symbol of agility and vitality, and like the snake, they are often considered a symbol of good fortune.
Geckos are "geckos" and newts are "well guardians."
Geckos and newts are sometimes written in kanji as "shuku" and "imori," respectively.
Geckos are sometimes written as "house guardians."
It is not clear which is correct, but they are all said to be grateful beings who protect homes, wells, and shrines.
I'm sure many of you have seen a gecko stuck to the window of your house.
It is also thought that they were seen as protectors of the home because they eat the insects that appear in the house.
Perhaps the sight of them eating insects made it appear as if they were protecting the home.
Tokay gecko, found in Indonesia
In addition to guarding homes and wells, there are certain geckos whose cries are said to bring good fortune.
Tokay gecko that lives in Indonesia.
Although it has a slightly poisonous appearance, this gecko is known for making a loud noise, and it is said that if you hear its noise a certain number of times in a row, good luck will come to you.
The number of times varies in different parts of Indonesia, but hearing them repeatedly is considered good luck.
The name Tokkei comes from the fact that its cry sounds like "Tokkei Tokkei".
It seems possible to keep them as pets in Japan, but their cries are surprisingly loud.
Try wearing accessories that combine motifs with natural stones that have the same effect.
The lizards and snakes introduced in this article are said to increase your luck with money, so wearing them with tiger's eye or citrine in place would likely increase their effectiveness.
I don't think many people would choose with this in mind, but when it comes to rings, there are certain fingers that are said to increase your luck with money, so it might be a good idea to try wearing a ring that has the same effect.
However, the effect of natural stones and rings is merely to "encourage" the behavior of the person wearing them, so it does not mean that everything will go well if you wear them.
The positive feeling of "It might work out" or "It looks like it will work out" may motivate you to take action.