Koi Fish Symbols and Their Meanings
Different drawings have different meanings. We all know the power of symbolism and the way it has transformed our world countless of times. Take a look back at history and see how many different images have caused empires to rise and fall. Take a look at how symbols have made slaves out of kings and dictators out of beggars.
We are a culture bent on symbolism. What is the power that so changes a symbol and allows it to influence people in such a manner? Many people think that secret symbols hold power. However, when you study history, you will find out that runes did not hold power because they had unknown magical meanings, runes help power because they gave the impression of having magical meanings.
Power is given by a person to a symbol. Symbols mean what we want them to mean. Always remember that the power of a symbol depends upon the beholder. Think of the different symbols that have passed through time. Think of the swastika and how it used to represent progress and good fortune and how it is now interpreted as the symbol of evil. People give symbols power, and not the other way around.
As such, different animals symbolize different things. We have all heard of the sly fox, the wise owl, the ruthless tiger and other characteristics that are embodied by different animals. However, some animals are less known for their symbolic interpretations.
Take the Koi fish. The meaning of the Koi fish is quite unknown to many people. However, their interests are piqued when they encounter a Koi keeper or someone who has a Koi fish tattoo.
What is the meaning of Koi fish images? What hidden lessons can be grasped from such a simple creature? What do tattoos and drawings of Koi fish mean?
 Well, Koi fish symbolize different traits. The meaning of Koi fish symbols that is most often used in interpretations is taken from Japanese symbology. As you may well know, the Japanese give different meanings to different animals. The Japanese base their interpretation of the meaning of Koi fish symbols on the characteristics and behavior of the fish itself.
The Japanese consider the Koi to be the most energetic of fishes. This is because it is constantly moving, often churning up water. In fact, some countries are trying to minimize the Koi population because of its tendency to mess up waterways by stirring up the substrate.
The Koi is also able to fight the current of the water and swim upstream. This can be interpreted in two ways:
1) Being a non-conformist – Koi swimming upstream can be interpreted as showing the philosophy of non-conformism because of the fact that the Koi does not “go with the flow”. This can mean a person is very independent minded and does not do things the way they are expected of him or her. Swimming upstream can mean that a person is not easily influenced by others and does what he or she wants.
2) Strength in time of adversity – Koi fish also symbolizes persistence and the willingness to go on even though you are being swept away. It also symbolizes surpassing expectations. The Koi fish swimming upriver can show that a person has overcome various obstacles and not only does he or she keep standing, but he or she has come out victorious.
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