It is said that 80% of a maneki-neko's effect comes from where you place it, not what color it is.
Using feng shui compass directions lets you concentrate and boost specific types of good fortune.
Bigger is not always better. A size that harmonizes with the space will bring out the full power of your maneki-neko.
A dusty maneki-neko diminishes good fortune. A quick wipe-down once a week is the foundation of keeping its energy strong.
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Articles in the Placement & Display Category
Placement by Location — Entryway, Living Room & Shop: A Complete Guide
The entryway that welcomes guests, the living room where the family gathers, the shop floor where business happens — a thorough guide to choosing and positioning your maneki-neko for each type of space.
Optimal Feng Shui Placement — Using the Flow of Energy to Maximize Good Fortune
From the feng shui basics of energy flow to using the wealth position, life position, and vitality position. A practical guide to placing your maneki-neko correctly according to feng shui principles to balance the fortune of your entire home.
Placement by Compass Direction — All 8 Directions and Their Relationship with Maneki-Neko
A comprehensive guide to the type of luck associated with each of the 8 compass directions — north, south, east, west, northeast, southeast, southwest, and northwest — along with which color and type of maneki-neko to place in each.
How to Choose the Right Maneki-Neko Size — Small, Medium, Large & Extra-Large Compared
From 3 cm miniatures to giant cats over one meter tall. Discover how size affects attracting power, display style, and how well it fits a space — and learn how to find the right size for your purpose and setting.
The "Placement & Display" category systematically covers the most important question after choosing your maneki-neko: where and how to display it. Even a wonderful lucky cat loses much of its effect if placed in the wrong spot. We hope these 4 articles help you find the ideal way to display it in your home or shop.