Copper lemniscate on a wooden surface, as Feng Shui decor in the home.

You probably know the feeling: one room feels like home straight away, while in another you keep moving things around. According to the ancient teachings of Feng Shui, that has to do with the energy flowing through it. The lemniscate, the sideways eight, is not part of those classical teachings, but its meaning fits them beautifully. Here you can read why, and where to give a copper lemniscate its place.

What is Feng Shui?

Feng Shui comes from China and is about how people and their surroundings influence each other. The name literally means wind and water: two currents you cannot see, but can feel. According to Feng Shui, a life energy called chi flows through everything. When it can move freely, a room feels calm and balanced. When it gets stuck somewhere, the room feels restless.

It revolves around yin and yang, the gentle and the active side of life, and around five elements:

  • wood, for growth and renewal
  • fire, for strength and inspiration
  • earth, for stability
  • metal, for clarity and order
  • water, for flow and flexibility

Together they form a cycle in which each element feeds the next. Copper belongs to the element of metal.

The symbolism of the lemniscate

The lemniscate looks like a sideways eight (∞), better known as the infinity symbol. Its name comes from the Latin word for a ribbon, and you can see why: a ribbon that crosses itself once and then returns to where it began. The English mathematician John Wallis first used the sign in 1655.

For many people, the sideways eight stands for the movement between two sides: breathing in and breathing out, tension and relaxation, giving and receiving. One cannot exist without the other, and the line never stops.

The lemniscate is not a classical Feng Shui symbol. But its meaning fits well with what Feng Shui is about: balance, and energy that can flow freely without getting stuck. At home, you can see it as a small reminder of balance. What it means to you is something you will notice most once you give it a place.

Why copper?

People have worked with copper for thousands of years. It has a warm colour that looks different in every light, and after silver it conducts heat and electricity better than any other metal. Copper has a spiritual meaning too. Many cultures associate it with purity and vitality, and in the energy tradition it stands for flow.

In a copper lemniscate those meanings come together: a shape that never ends, in a metal that conducts. And quite apart from that, it is simply a beautiful material that develops its own character over the years.

Copper Lemniscate - Lacquered

Copper Lemniscate - Lacquered

The copper lemniscate is the sideways eight, the symbol of infinity, handmade in India. Choose from 13, 21, 42 or 60 centimetres, to lay down or hang on the wall.

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The copper lemniscate from Meditech Europe

Our copper lemniscate is handmade in India, from copper with a purity of about 99.1%. Because it is handmade, you can sometimes still see the joints. We leave it that way on purpose. You can choose from 13, 21, 42 or 60 centimetres. The two large sizes come with a copper hanging system, so you can hang it on the wall as well. Thanks to its warm colour, it suits a modern interior just as well as a country home.

There is a lacquered and an unlacquered version. Unlacquered copper slowly takes on its own colour over time, from bright orange to a warm brown. In energy work, some people choose it deliberately, because there is then no layer in between. If you want the shine back, copper polish works best; lemon juice with a little salt also works. The lacquered lemniscate stays shiny for longer. Simply wipe it with a soft, dry or slightly damp cloth.

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What the lemniscate can mean to you

For some, the lemniscate is mainly a beautiful object with a story; for others, it is a regular part of a quiet moment in the day. Some people clearly feel something with it, others do not, and both are fine.

What many people do notice is that an object with meaning makes a room more personal. Give the lemniscate a place in a quiet corner and it naturally becomes an anchor point. Your eye falls on it when you walk in, and for a moment you pause to notice how you feel.

Where do you put it?

That is up to you. Feng Shui does offer some direction: do not tuck a symbol away in a corner or behind other things, but put it where it can be seen and where there is space around it. Against a calm background, the shape shows at its best.

Many people choose a shelf in the living room, the desk, the bedroom or the windowsill next to a plant. Others give it a place in the garden, among the plants, or lay it down in front of them when they meditate. A small lemniscate is also easy to carry with you. Feel free to try a few spots. Often you will sense where it fits best.

Finally

Feng Shui is about harmony between you, your home and the energy flowing in between. The lemniscate fits that well: a symbol without beginning or end, in a warm metal that ages along with your home. Whether you choose it for its meaning, for the copper or simply because you like it does not matter.

Take a look at the Copper Lemniscate, in four sizes, lacquered or unlacquered. Any questions? Feel free to contact us, we are happy to help.