Dragon Headed Turtle

Dragon Headed Turtle

The Dragon and the turtle are both considered celestial creatures and are part of the four Feng Shui guardians assigned to each of the four cardinal directions. The green Dragon is in the East, the red Phoenix in the South, the white Tiger is in the West and the North has the black Turtle. So any combination of these celestial animals logically makes for a more powerful force.

The Dragon Tortoise is a hybrid of the celestial dragon that also is blessed with the attributes of a sturdy and steadfast tortoise. With the head of dragon and a body of a turtle the energy of the dragon, comprising courage, determination and success, is perfectly blended with tortoise’s longevity of tenure, to provide one with a protection and lasting and successful career luck. How apropos that the Dragon Headed Turtle is often depicted on a bed of coins and ingots, holding a coin in its mouth- eliciting lasting wealth and occasionally, appears with claws and Ru Yi- bringing forth authority and protection. In these configurations the dragon is said to be blowing good breathe to people and carrying the Ru Yi which signifies power, high rank and doing everything well.

With the Dragon Headed Turtle, the symbolic meanings of the dragon (luck); tortoise (long life), baby tortoise (new beginnings, fertility or excellent descendants luck) and the coins representing the money that can be made, are the reason for its heightened popularity. The various designs on its back meanwhile, such as a whole lo or a shu square symbol or with one or several baby dragon turtles riding it, always represents a good beginning and a new business venture with prospects. For those of you that are in a relationship, or wishing to have one, The Dragon Tortoise also furthers fortunate relationships. It is a fantastic energizer for scholastic finesse and superior knowledge as well as for acquiring many benefactors at school and work.

A word of caution: Do not place this symbol in the kitchen or bath room.

The ideal placement of the Dragon Turtle would be in the North, NW or East sector of the house. Placing this dragon at home is said to bring the occupants of a home good luck, wealth and feeling of security. The Dragon Headed Turtle also protects a home from negative energies.

In 2014 a metal Dragon Turtle is also used as a Feng Shui cure to neutralize the energy of negative annual stars, particularly the #2 (visiting East) and #5 star (visiting NW). In this case it brings strong protective energies as related to the fiery and courageous energy of the dragon and the watchful guardian energy of the turtle.

Do not put the Dragon Headed Turtle in the North or East if it is directly in front of you while putting it at office or business place. Instead it would be best to position the symbol parallel to where you sit; here it can enhance your relationship luck. If you have arguments and troubles you can display it right behind your seat looking sideways which signifies support. Display it in Northeast for scholarship and to further your education.

Indeed, keeping a dragon turtle will attract prosperity to your business and improves your relationships with those around you. To further improve the general relationship luck you may place a piece of red ribbon in his mouth, which works wonders. To improve wealth a piece of golden ribbon can be kept in its mouth. If you are having health problems place a piece of blue ribbon in his mouth.

Apart from all these attributes listed above, Dragon Headed Turtle is a wonderful gift to give to someone who is starting a new business, career or a new job.

Best of Luck

Pixiu or Pi Yao

Pixiu or Pi Yao

Pi Yao (PIxiu) is a Chinese mythical hybrid creature considered to be a very powerful protector by Feng Shui practitioners. It resembles a winged lion. Pixiu is an earth and sea variation, a particularly influential and auspicious creature for wealth. Fierce looking and covered with whitish-grey fur, Pixiu has the head of a Chinese dragon. Ancient Chinese depictions of Pixiu showed two different types of Pixiu. The difference is with their horns; the male has the single antler, and the female two. The the male with one horn is called Tian Lu (Pi Chen) and female with two horns is known as Pi Ya . Tian Lu is in charge of wealth and displaying Tian Lu at home or in the office is said to prevent wealth from flowing away. Another interesting note is the belief that common wingless Pixiu assists in seeking wealth while a winged Pixiu assists students in furthering their studies. 

As with the Chinese Phoenix, the common image of Pi Yao (Pixiu) has undergone change and today it is represented as a single sex. Pixiu has protruding eyes and sharp teeth. Its body resembles a Chinese lion and the legs of Pixiu are those of a Qilin. Looking at the posture of the Pixiu, the creature seems to project a sense of strength, elegance and mobility. Pixiu’s obvious characteristic is its fat body which indicates a full stomach loaded with unlimited amounts of good fortune. It has a single horn on its head and a pair of wings. Likewise it has a big open mouth ready to gobble up fortune. Because of this a Pixiu statue is often employed in the home as a way of receiving and keeping fortune. 

The Pixiu is ranked 5th in the order of mythical beings, behind the dragon, phoenix, winged horse and sea horse. Ancient architecture often displayed Pixiu to ward off Yin Qi (bad fortune). The statues of a Pixiu are typically seen on the four corners of the roofs of houses, particularly those of influential people such as the emperor. In ancient China, statues of Pixiu were also used as tomb guardians. 

Jade Emperor and Heavenly Court

The myth behind the Pi Yao (Pixiu) is that the creature at one time had violated the law of Heaven, and so the Jade Emperor had punished Pixiu by restricting its diet to gold. Thus Pixiu can only absorb gold, but cannot expel it. This is the origin of Pixiu’s status as a symbol of the acquisition and preservation of wealth. It is said to have a voracious appetite for only gold and silver. Therefore traditionally to the Chinese, Pixiu has always been regarded as an auspicious creature that possessed mystical power capable of drawing Cai Qi (good fortune) from all directions.

Displaying a Pi Ya at the affected area of the house or office can avoid misfortune and disasters. The Pi Ya must be placed facing away from the house. For displaying at openings or entrances a pair of Pi Ya is needed.

The Tian Lu is used for attracting wealth. One places it in the designated wealth area to attract wealth or accumulate wealth. Do not place Tian Lu facing any person directly on in a confrontational position. Ideally Tien Lu should not be place on the floor but it definitely should never be place above eye level.

One cannot touch the face and head of the "Pixiu," because the touch from an ordinary person would ruin their wealth. 

Pixiu (Pi Yao), a fierce creature has large fangs, visible in the creature’s mouth, with which it attacks demons and evil spirits, draining their essence and converting it to wealth. Pi Ya is useful therefore in warding off evil. Pixiu is also believed to guard against disease caused by evil spirits. Furthermore, Pi Ya has the ability of assisting anyone who is suffering from bad Feng Shui due to having offended the Grand Duke Jupiter (Tai Sui). 

Tai Sui is very fond of his pet, the Pi Yao. You may appease Tai Sui therefore, by placing a Pi Yao or Dragon-headed Tortoise in the north sector of the home or office facing the 15º south radius where Tai Sui sits. For this cure, the placement of the Pi Yao should be obvious and not hidden from view, and there must be a metal element involved. Metal here refers to real gold and strong metal. The secret behind this cure is that the "Tai Sui mantra" must accompany the Pi Yao for maximum effectiveness. It actually refers to a set of Chinese incantation of the Tai Sui. This mantra had been used for centuries to help one overcome the wrath of Tai Sui.

Tai Sui appeasing mantra

(The "Long Pi" pictured on either side of the Duke is a traditional cure used by old time masters to resolve shar from the Tai Sui. The big wings signify its ability to fly high and reach greater heights/goals. Inviting them to your space will ease your efforts in diminishing obstructions. You will then gain a full grip and better control over your fortune and luck. It has the ability to transform negative chi into positive, overcome obstacles, prevent annual dangers caused to zodiacs, subdue bad luck, combat bodily harm and terminate stress.)

Good Luck.

The Chi Lin and the Three Killings

The Chi Lin and the Three Killings

We previously did a post telling you about the Chi Lin (Qilin).  A mythical animal related to Dragon. The Chi Lin- also known as Dragon Horse, is the Chinese Unicorn, a legendary creature with head of a dragon, scales of carp upon the body of a horse, and a tail consisting of little curls. 
The Chi Lin's presence is said to attract the powerful cosmic breath of the dragon, which promises good omens, prosperity, success, longevity, wisdom, compassion and illustrious offspring. In Feng Shui the Chi Lin has a very important role as a protector of your home or office. It is used to counteract the destructive energy of the Three Killings.  Placing 3 Chi Lin in the direction of the Three Killings will restrain and prevent the killing Chi from harming you. 

2014 is the year of the Jia Wu Wood Horse and, for the purpose of Feng Shui or Paht Chee reading, the year starts on 4th February 2014, the first day of the Chinese Solar or Hsia Calendar. This day is also referred to as Li Chun or Lap Chun meaning “beginning of spring” in Chinese.

All too often people focus their priorities on enhancing their wealth, health, career etc. However, this will be of little use if there are destructive energies around one’s home and work place. Therefore the first approach should always be defensive and protective in nature. This can only be done by first identifying the locations of major annual afflictions in Feng Shui for 2014. Remember, each year this will be different. Energies change directions and locations annually; hence the term ‘annual’ afflictions. The changes coincide with Li Chun. Each year, certain directions are considered inauspicious because they exert evil influences that are generally referred to as Sha Qi. Though we are now in March, it is still not too late to take note of these afflictions and arm ourselves accordingly.

The major yearly afflictions you must be aware of are the 3 Killings (San Sha/Sarm Saat) ,Tai Sui (The Grand Duke of Jupiter), The Sui Po (referred to as Broken Year), Star #5 Yellow (Lien Chen Star) and The Illness Black Star # 2 (also known as Ju Men). Vital cures can easily be obtained from the Internet or at Feng Shui stores; however, should you be unable to do so, I have also provided pictures and posts that, with a sincere heart, will be just as effective.

The Three Killings (a direct translation from the Chinese ‘San Sha’, Saam Saat ) are an annual affliction that in 2014 reside mostly in the north (52.5º to 127.5º). In fact, part of northeast and northwest are also afflicted because the Three Killing spans from 316 to 45 degrees.

The Three Killings refer to three Violent Robbers; the combination of Age Killing (Sui Sha), Plundering Killing (Jie Sha) and Calamity Killing (Zai Sha), who inhabited the mountainous regions. When Three Killing are wrongly activated or disturbed it can bring about three types of misfortunes:

1- Financial loss/lawsuits, loss of wealth, robbery and theft.

2- Illnesses, blood related injuries

3- Accidents/arguments, calamities, destitution and fatalities.

An encounter with the inauspicious Three Killings calls for extreme caution. Any activity in the north part of your house or office between February 4th 2014 and February 3rd 2015 must be strictly avoided and any form of noisy renovations such as banging and nailing, re-decorating, disturbing the earth, digging holes or foundations, or any maintenance work with noisy equipment inside or outside will be detrimental to your home and health. If you have to carry out work or emergency repairs in the north during the year of the Yang Wood Horse, you can place a six hollow metal rod wind chime between your buildings and the location where the work is being carried out so as to minimize the harm of the Three Killings.

Aside from not disturbing the ground, there is another important rule to follow regarding the Three Killings in 2014. If you are moving your desk this year never sit with your back to the north, it is better to be seated facing the north. Also, do not sit with your back facing the 3 Killings either at work or at the dinner table; it is best to confront them directly.

If your front door faces the north in 2014 you should place a pair of Fu Dogs just inside the house looking outwards as protective guardians for the year. A Ba Gua mirror should also be placed outside facing north.

For those of you who have bedrooms, a main door or window either in the north or facing the north: you will be afflicted with the Three Killings energy and therefore be more susceptible to legal problems and accidents. 

Because it targets the northeast, north and northwest, those who are born in the year of the Pig, Rat or Ox will be negatively influenced by the Three Killings. Remedying the Three Killings is not difficult. Simply and effectively; one can display the authentic cure Three Celestial Protectors (Chi Lin) facing the north this year as a remedy. You can also hang an amulet displaying the Three Celestial Protectors on the knob of your bedroom door. 

3 Celestial Guardian hanging amulet

This is a hanging amulet comprising the 3 Celestial Guardians strung vertically. The 3 Celestial Guardians are the best cure for the 3 Killings. They comprise the Chi Lin, Fu Dog and Pi Yao.

The Chi Lin- in 2014 will restrain and prevent the killing Chi from harming you. The magnificent Chi Lin is believed to have great protective abilities. The Chi Lin protects against loss of relationships and saves you from losing the ones you love; the Chi Lin together with the Fu Dog protects your good name against harmful intentions.

Fu Dogs / Temple Lions- One generally sees them outside of temples and homes. They are mythical animals and guardians of the heavenly gate. They have fear-inspiring faces and muscular bodies and are believed to be protectors that ward off evil influences and spirits. It is their task to probe the mind and intentions of the guests crossing the threshold. The Fu Dogs also nourish the Chi that enters the home or businesses premises and thus bring in good fortune.

The Pi Yao- is a mystical entity that is a particularly powerful and auspicious. Chinese adore the Pi Yao because of its protective, obedient and loyal nature. It is believed that the Pi Yao will always try its best to fulfill its owner’s wish and protect its owner from any harm. The Pi Yao also has the ability to help anyone having bad Feng Shui due to having offended the Grand Duke Jupiter (Tai Sui). As one of the effective cures for the Three Killings, the Pi Yao protects you from monetary loss. 

All Three, known as the “The Three Celestial Guardians” are a great protection against the Three Killings.


Be sure to hang your 3 Celestial Guardians Amulet/ Plaque where the San Sha Three Killings are located and make sure you don't sit or sleep with your back to their direction.

The Three Celestial Guardian Plaque

Good Luck