Pixiu
Pixiu is the ninth son of dragon. In Chinese folk myths and legends, Pixiu is a fierce, magical sacred beast. The beasts are divided into females and males, males are called "pi", and females are called "xiu". It has a mouth and without anus, a mighty dragon head, a strong horse body, a powerful foot, with gray hair and can fly.
There are five great beasts in ancient China, namely dragons, tigers, phoenixes, turtles and pixiu. These five great beasts are admired by the world for their supreme power.
Legend:
The legend said that pixiu has helped the Yan and Huang emperors to fight for their merits and has been given the title of "Tianlu beast". It is specially designed for the emperor to protect the treasure, but also a symbol of the royal family, known as the "Emperor's treasure". Ancient Chinese feng shui scholars believe that pixiu is the beast of Jirui who turned the disaster into auspicious.
Meaning:
- Lucky Fortune: The food of Pixiu is gold and silver treasures, so people think that it can recruit wealth for the Lord.
- Avoiding evil spirits: The appearance of Pixiu is very brave. He can expel those evils who want to commit crimes. He is responsible for the inspection work of the heavens, preventing demons and ghosts, plague diseases from disturbing the heavens, and protecting the peace of heaven.
- Eliminate bad luck and bring joy and good luck.
Use:
From ancient times to the present, from the Emperor to the civilian, the people pay great attention to collecting and wearing Pixiu.
In ancient times, when the army was fighting outside, Pixiu would be embroidered on the military flag to ensure the peace of the army.
Large-scale Pixiu sculptures are often placed in mall plazas, bank gates, etc., which not only add some interest to the surrounding environment, but also play a role in gathering wealth.
Many ornaments combine gemstone and Pixiu to make Pixiu bracelets, Pixiu pendants, Pixiu ornaments. These ornaments can be used to settle the home and avoid the evil spirits. Wear it on your body for good luck and eliminate negative energy. And obsidian jewellery is very popular among them.
