Unbeknownst to many, wind chimes have been around for far too long and are already fraught with too many stories, superstitions and myths, which have been passed down from generation to generation. Some of them may not make sense, while others may be rational. The bottom line is you don’t have to really believe them
• Wind chimes and Feng Shui
Wind chimes are very popular in Asia, and it is not surprising that they have found their correlation with feng shui. Feng shui is the Chinese process of determining where to best place objects. The purpose is to make the most of chi, or the flow of energy, to your advantage. By altering the positions of certain objects, you can counteract negativity and bring good luck or fortune in various aspects of your life, such as love, wealth, and health.
Feng shui considers sound to be one of the best ways to get rid of negative energy. Therefore, you will find that many houses have wind chimes. Where to place them will depend on the feng shui master. However, he can be sure that as long as they make some sounds, they are getting rid of the bad energies that enter their home.
• Wind Chimes as Meteorologist
A long time ago, people didn’t have the most sophisticated devices they could use to predict the weather. Then came the wind chimes.
Many believe that the ornament can help determine possible weather. For one, it can be used to determine where the wind is coming from. For example, if the wind chime is placed on the north side of the house and suddenly moves and makes a sound, then the wind must be coming from the north.
In addition, people long ago also listened to the intensity of the sound. If it came out too strong, then there’s a good chance a storm is brewing. You can expect farmers and fishermen to rush to their jobs before high winds and torrential rains catch up with them.
• Ghost stories
Perhaps the creepiest superstition or myth surrounding wind chimes has something to do with ghosts. What makes it more interesting is that the stories are very contradictory. On the one hand, wind chimes are hung to ward off evil spirits, more like the use of firecrackers on New Year’s Eve or the Chinese dragon dance. On the other hand, the soothing sounds produced by bells can entice ghosts to stop by and perhaps relax in your home. This is because they can call the dead. Speaking of creepy!
You can ask your old next door neighbor or your beloved grandparents, and surely they can remember at least one or two stories about himes of the wind. Of course, neither of these is true.
Wind chimes don’t actually bring good luck. Your fortune will depend on your dedication to work. It is also not a reliable tool for predicting the weather. It moves at the slightest movement of the wind, and it’s not the reason the ghosts will chase you. But they are loved by many because they are beautiful, and their sounds will definitely bring calm and serenity to anyone who listens to them.