In Chinese culture and tradition, fruits are always associated with auspicious symbolism and meanings. The most popular one is mandarin orange that stands for good fortune, a peach that indicates longevity, the banana that sounds like attracting good luck (remember not to use it as offerings during hungry ghost month), and much other fruit symbolism.

But have you heard about 9 lemons in a bowl? Besides being one of the healthiest fruits in the world, it also plays a part in bringing positive energy to your space. Let’s explore further.

Why must we use nine lemons in a bowl?

The number 9 has an auspicious meaning of wealth and abundance, success and attainment of goals. It also symbolized wholeness and completeness, thus it is usually display in family areas.

The Chinese also consider 9 as an auspicious number that is often associated with long and everlasting love.

While nine is the most commonly number used, you can also use other numbers like 1, 4, 6 or 8.

Where do you place this?

• If you are looking to make the space a bit stylish and at the same time bring you good luck, you can place the bowl in your dining room. On top of that, it also help to clear out any surrounding negativity.
• You can place it in the center of your house or kitchen for health luck.
• Since lemons can help to neutralize negative energy, it is good to place it at the location where there are visitors, for example, a living hall, entryway, or storefront. This might help to remove any underlying negativity from people you don’t know well. Besides that, it can also provide the space with a nice and refreshing scent.

In regardless if this 9 lemons in a bowl has any Feng Shui benefit or not, it still gives a pleasing look that adds some colors to the house decor.