Dragon Turtle
There are four great god beasts in Chinese feng shui. These four spirit auspiciousness refer to: dragon, phoenix, Kylin, turtle, and dragon tortoise is a combination of dragon and turtle, so it's full of more spirit of auspiciousness. Dragon tortoise is said to be one of the earliest feng shui ornaments and lucky things. According to legend, when King Yu, the hero of controlling flood, tames flood, there were many magical animals who helped King Yu solve problems for the people. Among them, the most famous one is the dragon turtle. According to legend, he often helped King Yu to walk the whole mountain that blocked the smooth flow of the river. Later, the dragon turtle became a sacred object in "Feng Shui".
Totem meaning
The dragon turtle has a dragon-like head and tail like a tortoise, and is said to be the son of an ancient dragon. In addition, the dragon turtle bear a heavy load and is a strong man. Therefore, it is common for traditional Chinese architecture to carry a stone tablet. It is said that touching it can bring blessings to people.
The meaning of the dragon turtle
- 1. The dragon turtle means longevity
According to legend, dragon turtles can live very long, and can live for thousands of years, so dragon turtles are among the longest-lived species of various auspicious animals. Therefore, dragon turtles also have the meaning of health and longevity in Feng Shui.
- 2. Dragon turtle symbolizes status
The dragon turtle have always been regarded as a symbol of honor status. In ancient times, there were some powerful officials who used the dragon to build their own graves. So the dragon tortoise have always implied having a meteoric rise, and have a successful official career.
-3. Dragon Turtle - A protection against evil spirits
If you are born in the year of fate (one's year of birth considered in relation to the Twelve Terrestrial Branches）or you are conflict with animal year, you can put a dragon turtle on the bedside or desk, or wear it with you to resolve the bad luck.
