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Buddha with Ivory Jade Finish

Bronze Dragon

Dragons are considered the most powerful of all the animals and bring with them a large amount of potential yang energy. This may be felt on a personal, health or even a financial part of one's life.

As such, they should be avoided in or near bedrooms as they may lead to insomnia, or even arguments and conflict. As a matter of respect, the dragon picture or statue should be placed in an area where it may be admired.

Note: Never position a dragon statue in a bathroom, laundry or toilet, or near fireplaces and heaters.

Place the dragon in the following sectors of your home to strengthen corresponding qualities in your life;

 North - Career

 North East - Study & Learning

 East - Family Relationships and Health

 South East - Abundance

 South - Fame and Reputation

 South West - Marriage & Partnerships

 West - Children, New Ideas & Projects

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Buddha with Ivory Jade Finish

The Buddha deity is considered by the Chinese as one of the most important Feng Shui symbols to keep in the home. The symbol itself alway brings a smile to one's own face. When placed in the home, the laughing Buddha brings a sense of;

 Happiness

 Contentment

 Fulfilment

The Buddha's pot belly symbolizes material wealth. A lovely Feng Shui item for the home. We recommend you to place this auspicious piece on an elevated height.

As well as being placed in the home, it is useful in the work place next to or under your computer monitor, for those stressful, "feeling the pressure" moments.

Pewter Victory Dragon Grasping Wealth

The Victory Dragon is shown grasping a pearl in its claw, and is seen striking a pose that signifies success and victory in wealth attainmentand career achievement. It makes an excellent gift for that special career person in your life (e.g., perfect for the ambitious, result-orientated executive).

What the Dragon symbolizes and its Application in Symbolism Feng Shui The mighty and magnificent Dragon of mythical folklore never ceases to enchant or stir the imagination. The Dragon is one of the four celestial animals and is an important and powerful symbol in Feng Shui. The Dragon represents the ultimate "Yang" symbol, male vigour, courage and bravery. It is magnanimous and full of vitality and strength.

Affiliated with the cardinal direction “East”

based on Landscape Feng Shui, the Dragon becomes a very powerful and potent symbol when placed in this sector although it can be placed in any other directions.

The dragon is the most auspicious and magnificent, mightiest and most sacred of all creatures and is to be treated with great respect. Through generations, the dragon has been the ultimate symbol of power, abundance, good luck and honor. In ancient times, the Emperors of China regarded themselves as the Dragons and the symbol of Dragons can only be used by them and no one else.

Pe wter Victory Dragon Grasping Wealth

The Dragon is said to create the precious cosmic Chi also known as "Sheng Chi" which brings good fortunes into our homes and workplaces, making it an all-rounder bringer of good luck. The Dragons are a powerful cure and enhancer for business luck, they bring foresight and wisdom for the elderly, and bring honor to the family. They also very protective.

The Dragon frequently appears in carvings or statues holding a ball, or pearl. This can symbolize the sun, moon, or an egg which represents the dual influences of nature, or the pearl of potentiality.

In Chinese Astrology, the Dragon is the fifth sign of the Chinese Zodiac and its intrinsic element is earth. The compass direction of the Dragon is 97.5 degrees to 127.5 degrees. Its allies are the Rat and the Monkey and the Rooster is its secret friend.

Although the image of the Dragon can be placed in any direction, for optimum potency, make sure the material of the Dragon blends in well with the element of the sector i.e. wooden carving for Southeast and East; ceramic, crystal and porcelain for Southwest, Northeast, West and Northwest; and metal (cloisonné, brass, pewter etc.) for West, North and Northwest.

In Feng Shui, Dragons can be placed in many areas of the home or office to guard, protect, bring strength and fortune, and to activate masculine energy.

Here is how you can use the Dragon to Feng Shui your way to a better life.

1. For people born in the year of Dragon, place the Dragon on your work or study desk, in the sector between 97.5 degrees to 127.5 degrees of your house, or in the Rat or the Monkey sector (allies of Dragon) to energize your personal good wealth luck.

2. Based on the Pakua's 8 Life Aspirations Method, place the Dragon in the Northwest sector of your home to favor patriarch’s luck. This will also bring powerful friends, mentors and advisors into your life.

3. Place the Dragon near your water features like aquarium or fountains for those craving for good fortune, advancement in their career or seeking fame and recognition. You will experience new opportunities and better luck.

4. Place the Dragon in the North sector to enhance your career luck. It will help you up a few prongs of your career ladder.

5. It is an excellent idea to activate the dragon by placing a dragon in the East sector of your home or living room to bring good health and harmony to the residents of the house.

6. For career luck and those seeking continuous achievement, place a Dragon figurine on the table, cabinet or in the East sector of your office or study. Your professional luck will look rosy.

7. In Flying Star Feng Shui, the Dragon made from metal (brass, bronze, pewter, cloisonné etc.) can be used to ward-off the evil influences of the malignant #5 yellow star and #2 black star. The

#2 black star is also known as the "Sickness Star" which brings illnesses and ailments to occupants while the #5 yellow star is the "Disaster Star" that instigates fights, accidents and death. Placing the metallic Dragon in the affected sectors will dissolve these adverse energies.

Cautions

 Do not place any representation of the dragon inside the bedroom as the Dragon is the ultimate ‘yang’ symbol and is not suitable for a place of rest where ‘yin’ is preferred.

 Try not to place the Dragon higher than our eye level to ensure they are under our control.

 Never place the Dragon in the toilet of bathroom.

Calabash with Imprints of the Eight Immortals

The Calabash is also commonly known as the Wu Lou. The brass calabash has imprints of the Mystic Eight Immortals embossed on it, and has an auspicious red ribbon surrounding it.

The Eight Immortals are superior beings worshipped by Taoists and are widely regarded as symbols of longevity and good fortune in Feng Shui study. Coupled with Calabash as a symbol of longevity and good health and mystic knot that denotes "never-ending", its potency as a health enhancer is multiplied many times. It is perfect for dissolving the illness Chi brought by the Flying Star #2.

The brass calabash with 8 Immortals makes an excellent gift for elderly people during their birthdays or for someone who is constantly ill, unwell or sick.

What the Calabash symbolizes and its Application in Symbolism Feng Shui

Another symbol of longevity which also brings an abundance of divine blessings can be found in many Chinese homes today is the Calabash.

The Wu Lou or the bottle gourd or the

“calabash” is a powerful traditional symbol of longevity, good health, prosperity and carries an abundance of blessings.

The shape of a Calabash is believed to be a representation of Heaven and Earth united.

Displaying a Calabash in and around the home is a good thing to have to enhance one’s Feng Shui. Many deities like Sau Sing Kung from the Fuk Luk Sau and Li T’ieh Kuai from the 8 Immortals, and sometimes the Laughing Buddha

Calabash with Imprints of the Eight Immortals

carry this wonderful item with them.

The authentic Calabash is made of the gourd fruit plucked from trees, the flesh inside carefully removed and then dried. In ancient times, the Calabash was used to store water or potions used during travelling and expeditions. Because of the Calabash’s role in keeping the travellers alive, it was given the name the “giver of life” and hence became a symbol of good health. The Calabash is also believed to contain the elixir of health, vitality and immortality. In Chinese mythology, the Calabash is often used by Taoist monks and deities to suck and bottle up evil spirits into it, preventing them from doing harm. Hence the Calabash is a powerful Feng Shui cure to absorb negative chi of its surroundings.

You can use as many Calabashs as you like in your home to ward off bad chi and promote good fortune.

Here is how you can use this popular enhancer to Feng Shui your way to a better life.

1. For Flying Star Feng Shui enthusiasts, the mini brass Calabash with 8 Immortals made from metal (brass) is an excellent cure to ward-off the evil influences of #2 black star in your home and office, especially if your bedroom or main door is in this location. The #2 black star is also known as the "Sickness Star" which brings illnesses, disease, ailments and fatal health problems to occupants. Placing a metal Calabash in the affected sectors will dissipate these illness energies.

2. Place the mini brass Calabash with 8 Immortals beside your bed to improve your health luck and ward off illness energies, hence protecting you from any health problems. It can also be placed beside the bed of someone who is ill to speed up recovery. For better results, hang or position two of these on both sides of the bed.

3. Place the mini brass Calabash with 8 Immortals in the Tien Yi or Health corner in the bedroom based on your KUA number (8 Mansions Formula) to enhance your personal health luck. This offers better healing benefits if applied to the person who is often troubled by chronic ailments and is constantly in poor health conditions.

4. Place the the mini brass Calabash with 8 Immortals in the East sector of your living room to benefit the general good health for the entire family. The East sector is the universal Health luck corner based on the Pakua Life Aspirations Theory.

5. Place the mini brass Calabash with 8 Immortals on your work desk in your office or hang one in your car to absorb negative Chi and prevent bad things and harm from happening to you.

Chinese Coin Wish Box For protection ....

Chinese Coin Wish Box

This is a beautiful box crafted out with the motifs of the Chinese coins which are said to be excellent in attracting wealth luck, fortune and prosperity.

The Chinese Coin Wish Box makes a very unique and beautiful collectible, as well as a lovely gift for many occasions. It will be sure to dazzle those giving or receiving it. The Chinese Coin Wish Box comes in a gift box for easy gift giving.