By: Jason Maxwell
Submitted: 2010-06-02 10:22:14 | Word Count: 651
The Rooster is traditionally considered to be a favorable sign. His crow signals the break of dawn and the beginning of a fresh start, driving away the ghosts and evil spirits of the night. The only creature of the Chinese zodiac with wings and, per se, is regarded as the messenger that attaches the two worlds of heaven and earth.
Knowledge, military expertise, courage, benevolence and credibility is his five virtues. His crest, `Kwan', means coronet, and represents the pen, the symbol of knowledge, while his claw symbolizes the sword of military skills. When confronted by an enemy, the courageous Rooster fights till the end without retreat. When he finds food he shares it to show his benevolence and he demonstrates his credibility by never failing to crow on time.
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Nearly every place with a country ambiance will not exist without an image of a rooster. This avian turns out to be a staple of any country-inspired interior design whether it comes as a basket, a statue, a wall hanging, a bookend or any decorative item. But while most people would appreciate it because of its rustic and homey charm, there is much more going on behind it. There are actually a lot of stories and traditions linked with this animal than most would be aware of.
In the Bible, the rooster crowed three times when Peter, the apostle, denied Jesus. This signified the beginning of the Passion of Christ but in modern times, it represents infidelity. Frequently seen on weather vanes atop Churches, the animal is also a traditional reminder for people to go after the good direction and to be watchful of evil forces forever. Walk to Emmaus, the international Catholic indoctrination group, has adopted its colorful image as a sign of their group's tribute to God's colorful creations because of the depth of the rooster's roots in the Christian faith.
The rooster is a representation of good fortune and is one of the twelve zodiac signs for the Chinese. They believe that the world is filled with positive and negative energies or Yin and Yang and the only way for people to live harmoniously is to maintain these two forces in perfect balance. The rooster is considered to be a positive energy which has the capacity to influence the overall energies of the world in a positive way. Chinese believe the animal is a sign of fidelity as well as moral fortitude and honesty while for Christians it represents Peter's infidelity.
There are many other interpretations of the rooster as it is used by various organizations and even nations worldwide. While the Greeks thought it was how the gods declared their making of a new day, people who dream of it are said to be reminded of life passing by. Some say it is highly esteemed by the animal kingdom, including lions, while in Italy, it is highly revered for having saved an entire village from their enemies when it crowed unceasingly and awakened everyone.
Today, we can easily buy different sorts of rooster-inspired decor and it has never been easier to find them. The Internet has certainly played the most important role in keeping the grand traditions after this humble animal alive. Online, we can find various stores dedicated to rooster products which many now believe are far more than their financial worth.
Whatever course you may decide to follow in employing rooster themes in your home decor, be assured that you will have no problem in finding his image. There are common items at garage sales and flea markets and even antique shops due to the long history of rooster decoration in the United States.
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Whether as Christianity or good luck symbols, rooster kitchen décor and other metal rooster items are always a welcome addition to any home that lives on the spirit that is represented by the storied animal.
