Auspicious animals

The Four Celestial Guardians

At the heart of Chinese mythology are four spiritual creatures – four celestial emblems – each guarding a direction on the compass. In China, the four date back to at least the 2nd century BC. Each creature has a corresponding season, colour, element, and virtue.
The four celestial guardians are the basis of landscape Feng Shui. They are the green dragon, white tiger, black tortoise and red phoenix. It is said that every site or home is surrounded by four symbolic animal spirits. Ideally these four directions should be harmonious with each other. Their presence in harmony would encourage the dragon's breathe (lung chi) to settle and creating the most auspicious energy. An important consideration is that all sites or home should be sloping and well drained. Unfortunately, in modern homes, the surrounding landscape in cities usually cannot attain such great criteria, therefore you could invite these four celestial guardian set to bring great Feng Shui into your homes and premises. They should be spread around the house according to their cardinal directions. The four celestial guardians with each associated to one cardinal direction will bring you career, wealth, good health, power/authority and fame. Ideally, for excellent Feng Shui, the landscape of the surrounding is the most important factor to be considered before looking into the flying star system of a building. If the landscape is bad, the Feng Shui can never be good no matter how good the flying stars are. To cure such problems, this set of four celestial guardians is the best replacement of perfect landscape for city dwellings today.
Of the four celestial guardians, the Green Dragon is most prominent and significant. The Dragon epitomizes the emperor, signifies heaven, and is the most celestial of all creatures. Having his image attracts good yang energy to our homes. Having his image in our homes brings success in every area of our lives. He attracts wealth, business luck and many children. He should be positioned in the East of the living room.
The White Tiger protects the household from any harm. His presence would especially benefit politicians and high ranking officials. He should be positioned in the West of the living room. The White Tiger should be positioned so that he is lower than the Green Dragon.
The Black Tortoise is as important as the Dragon, and his presence would benefit in career, promotions, having a good job and smooth business undertakings. His position is in the North.
The Red Phoenix brings fame, recognition and ensures good standing in the community. Her position is in the South.
An alternative arrangement of these celestial protectors is having them in the armchair formation:
1. Red Phoenix in front area of the house
2. Black Turtle in the back area of the house
3. Green Dragon in the left area of the house (inside looking out)
4. White Tiger in the right area of the house (inside looking out)
Each animal is made from resin appropriately coloured to match compas direction under five element guidelines.

PPAN29 Set of four celestial animals - Red Phoenix, Green Dragon, Black Turtle and White Tiger - £24.00 set

Four Animals of Prosperity

PI YAO (PI XIU) - The ancient Pi Yao is a symbol of prosperity. It is the ninth son of the Heavenly Dragon. Depending on where it resides it can be known as Pi Xiu when on the earth, Pi Kan when in the oceans and Pi Yao when in the heavens. They all represent good fortune. The Pi Yao is said to have an enormous appetite and does not have an anus. This means that whatever it ingests it does not dispose of. This symbolises the accumulation of wealth. The Pi Yao can be placed in the Wealth sector of your home or business which is the South East sector.

MONEY FROG - CHAN CHU - THREE LEGGED TOAD - The Money Frog also known as the Moon Frog, is associated with wealth due to its close association with water, which is also a symbol of wealth. Chinese mythology said that the Money Frog was one of the Eight Immortals' wife. The Money Frog is also believed to guard against misfortune and bless the home with wealth and prosperity. The Money Frog may be placed in the South East sector of your home or business, or facing the front door.

DRAGON - The Dragon embodies in many cultures, the elemental forces of chaos and cosmic order. In the East the Dragon's energy is believed to bind all the phenomena of nature. The Dragon is a benevolent creature who symbolises the very essence of vitality, strength, protection and goodness. Dragons may be placed in any of the directions as it represents strength and support for all aspects of health, wealth, happiness, career, love and knowledge.

DRAGON HEADED TURTLE - The Dragon headed Turtle symbolises a long and fruitful life and one filled with good fortune. The Dragon Turtle represents protection and courage in the face of adversity. A long life is a great tool to achieve abundance. The baby turtle on the back represents luck in new beginnings. The Dragon headed Turtle may be placed in your work place, the entrance of your home, or the centre of your home or a place you feel would benefit from its symbolism. Together the Four Animals of Prosperity bring protection, long life, good fortune and prosperity. They may be placed together or individually in places of your choce. In addition, if you follow Flying Stars branch of Feng Shui, you will find each year recommendations for their placements specific to the year.

Made from Soushan stone and resin with attractive antique gold finish. Each animal has a jewel in his crown & is supplied with a small replica Chinese Lucky I-Ching Coin, which may be placed in his mouth to enhance money luck size approx.