I wrote "Lucky Left Horse" (左馬) and "Laughing Gate Brings Happiness" (笑門来福) with all my heart, inspired by next year's zodiac animal. May happiness come to everyone's smiles one after another... The character "Left Horse" (左馬, hidari uma), which is the kanji for "horse" written in reverse, is considered a lucky character that brings good fortune. Thank you. 《Items Used》 ● Handmade Japanese paper postcard 10 x 14.8cm ● Brush pen ● My own seal (handmade) 【Origin of Left Horse】 ● The character "horse" in "Left Horse" is written in reverse. Reading "uma" (horse) backwards becomes "mau." The sound "mau" evokes "dancing," which has been performed at celebratory events since ancient times, so "Left Horse" is considered a lucky charm that brings good fortune. ● The lower part of the character "horse" resembles the shape of a purse. Purses have tightly closed mouths, so money placed inside doesn't escape, and they have been a symbol of wealth since ancient times. ● Horses are led by people, but because the horse is reversed, it's the horse that pulls people in (＝invites them), which is connected to prosperous business. ● Horses are mounted from the left side; if you try to mount from the right, you'll fall off. Because of this, people who have "Left Horse" are said to be strong in horse racing. Calligraphy Art Shodo (Japanese Calligraphy) Work Left Horse Laughing Gate Brings Happiness Lucky Charm Prosperous Business Bringing Good Fortune Good Luck Symbol of Wealth Postcard Handmade Japanese paper postcard