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a ferocious auspicious beast mentioned in ancient books. Pixiu feeds on wealth and receives wealth from all directions. Chinese tradition has the custom of "Pixiu", which, like the dragon and the lion, has the function of driving away evil spirits from the place and bringing joy and good luck. Allusions
Pixiu head, also known as Tianlu, ward off evil spirits, Baijie, and *** four names, is a mythical beast in ancient Chinese myths and legends, with a dragon head, a horse body, and lin feet, and is shaped like a lion. , The coat is gray and white, and it can fly. Pixiu is a ferocious and powerful creature. It is responsible for patrolling in the sky to prevent demons, ghosts, plagues and diseases from disturbing the heaven. In ancient times, people often used Pixiu as a title for the army. It has a mouth but no anus. It can swallow everything without diarrhea. It can attract wealth and accumulate treasures. It can only go in but not out. It has special magical powers. Many Chinese people now wear Pixiu jade products for this reason. There is a record in the "Biography of the Western Regions" in the Han Dynasty: "There are peach trees, lions and urinating cows in Wugo Mountain." Meng Kang noted: "The peach is pulled out, and the talisman is pulled out in one day, like a deer's tail. The one with one horn is called the sky deer, and the one with two horns is called to ward off evil spirits." To ward off evil spirits is Pixiu. According to records in ancient books, Pixiu is a ferocious beast and one of the five auspicious beasts in ancient times (dragon, phoenix, turtle, and unicorn). It is called the beast that attracts wealth. Pixiu was once the totem of two clans in ancient times. Legend has it that he helped the Emperors Yan and Huang in battle and was awarded the title of "Tianlu Beast", which means blessings from heaven. It was designed to protect treasures for emperors and was also a symbol of the royal family, called "Emperor Treasure". Because Pixiu specializes in eating ferocious beasts and evil spirits, it is also called "evil spirit." Ancient Chinese Feng Shui scholars believe that Pixiu is an auspicious beast that can turn disaster into good fortune. There are also male and female Pixiu. According to folklore, the male Pixiu represents wealth, while the female Pixiu represents the treasury. Only by having a treasury can you keep wealth. Therefore, most Pixiu collectors collect one pair at a time to truly attract wealth. Make treasure. But if you want to wear it on your body, just use one to avoid fights. The above are all legends, please refer to them! It is said that Pixiu is the ninth prince of the Dragon King. Its staple food is gold, silver and jewelry. Naturally, it is full of treasures. Compared with other auspicious beasts, such as the three-legged toad, it has many heads, so it is deeply loved. He was favored by the Jade Emperor and the Dragon King, but he would always suffer from diarrhea after eating too much, so one day he might defecate in public because he couldn't help it, which made the Jade Emperor angry and slapped him. As a result, he hit his buttocks and his butthole was sealed. From then on, gold and silver jewelry could only go in but not go out. After this allusion spread, Pixiu was regarded as an auspicious beast that attracts wealth.
"The dragon gave birth to nine sons"
In the process of forming its image, the dragon has embraced a variety of weird beast images. Later, these strange beasts and elephants combined with certain characteristics of the dragon while developing the image of the dragon, forming the different sayings that the dragon gave birth to nine sons. But there is no precise record of what the nine sons of the dragon are and who ranks first and who ranks second. There are also various opinions among the people, but they all agree. It is said that Zhu Youtang, Emperor Xiaozong of the Ming Dynasty, asked Li Dongyang, the Minister of Rites, who was famous for his erudition, on a whim: "I heard that the dragon gave birth to nine sons. What are the names of each of the nine sons?" Made a list. According to Li Dongyang's list, the nine sons of the dragon are: Pa Pi, Chaofeng, Jiazui, Bixi, Shutu, Chiki, Pulao, Suanni and Qiuniu. However, there are far more than just these dragon sons in folklore. Biuan, Pixiu, Taotie, etc. are all said to be the sons of the dragon. In fact, the so-called dragon gave birth to nine sons does not mean that the dragon happened to have nine sons. In ancient Chinese traditional culture, nine is often used to express many things and has the supreme status. Nine is an imaginary number and a noble number, so it is used to describe dragons. If we have to choose nine sons, we should choose the nine who have the greatest influence among the people. Li Dongyang was also in a hurry to make a deal, and the list he proposed was not representative. One of the more influential sayings about "nine sons born from a dragon" is: the eldest son prisons the cow, loves music, and stands on the head of the piano. Some valuable huqins still have the image of a dragon head engraved on their head, which is called "leading huqin". The second son, Yaizhen, looks like a jackal with dragon horns, glaring angrily, his horns drawn back close to his back. They are fond of killing and fighting. They are engraved on sword rings, sword hilts and other weapons or ceremonial guards to serve as a deterrent.
The third son mocked the wind and looked like a dog. He was always in danger. The horned beast in this palace is his portrait. These animals lined up in a single line, standing upright at the front of the vertical ridge. The leader of the animals was an "immortal" riding a bird, followed in order by: dragon, phoenix, lion, Pegasus, seahorse, Suan Ni, fish, Xie Zhi, Bullfighting, and entertainment. There is a strict hierarchical system for their placement. Only the Hall of Supreme Harmony in the Forbidden City in Beijing can have all ten of them, and the number of secondary halls must be reduced accordingly. Chao Feng not only symbolizes good luck, beauty and majesty, but also has the meaning of deterring demons and eliminating disasters. The fourth son Pulao, shaped like a dragon but smaller than the dragon, likes music and singing, and is engraved on the button of the bell. It is said that Pulao lives by the sea and is most afraid of whales. Whenever he encounters a whale attack, Pulao screams incessantly. So, people put his image on the bell and carved the long piece of wood that struck the bell into the shape of a whale, using it to strike the bell in order to make the sound louder and louder. The fifth son Suān Ni (suān ní) is also known as Jin Ni and Ling Ni. Suanni is originally an alias for lion, so it is shaped like a lion. It likes to smoke and like to sit, leaning on the foot of the incense burner. It was introduced to China with Buddhism. Since the Buddha Sakyamuni has the metaphor of "the fearless lion", people naturally arrange him as a Buddha's seat, or carve it on the incense burner so that he can enjoy the incense. In addition, Suan Ni is also the mount of Manjushri Bodhisattva, and there is a temple dedicated to Suan Ni on Wutai Mountain, Manjushri Bodhisattva’s dojo. Because Suanni is the fifth son of the dragon, the temple is named Wuye Temple, which has great influence in the local area. The dragon-shaped decoration in the middle of the collar of the stone lion or bronze lion during the Ming and Qing Dynasties is also the image of Suanni, which makes the traditional Chinese door lion guarding the door more open and majestic. Liuzi Bixi bìxì, also known as Baxia, looks like a tortoise and likes to bear heavy loads. The tortoise under the stele is also like this. According to legend, in ancient times, it often carried three mountains and five mountains on its back to create trouble. Later, he was subdued by Xia Yu and made many great contributions to Xia Yu. After the flood control was successful, Xia Yu let it carry up its achievements, so it carried many stone monuments in China. Basia and tortoises are very similar, but there are differences upon closer inspection. Basia has a row of teeth, while tortoises do not. The number and shape of the carapace of Baxia and tortoises are also different. Baxia, also known as stone turtle, is a symbol of longevity and good luck. It always held its head forward with difficulty, holding on to its four feet desperately, struggling to move forward, but it could never move away. The Seventh Son Bi Fan (bì’àn), also known as the Charter, looks like a tiger, is powerful, and is prone to prison litigation, so people carved it on the prison door, so there is a folk saying of Tiger Head Prison. It is also said that it upholds justice and can distinguish right from wrong, so it is also placed on both sides of the yamen lobby and on the top of the cards for officials to go out and avoid, to maintain the solemn atmosphere of the court. The eight sons bear the crotch (xì), their bodies are like dragons, they are elegant and graceful, and they are coiled around the top or both sides of the stone tablet. Mozi Chi (chī) kiss, also known as owl tail or 鸱 (chī) kiss, is a fish-shaped dragon (some say it looks like a lizard with its tail cut off). It likes to look around, so it is located at both ends of the ridge of the palace. In Buddhist scriptures, Chi Kiss is the object under the seat of the Rain God, which can extinguish fire. Therefore, placing it at both ends of the roof ridge also has the effect of extinguishing disasters and extinguishing fires. It can be found that in this statement, the eldest son Qi Niu and the fourth son Pulao both like music, the third son Chaofeng and Mozi Chiqi are both located on the roof, and the sixth son Bixi and the eighth son Fuxi are all surrounding the stone tablet, which seems to be a repetition. It would be better if we take one of the two and add some other common sayings: Taotiè (tāotiè), looks like a wolf and is gluttonous in nature. It is located on bronze vessels and is now called the Taotie pattern. Because it can drink water, it was also engraved in the middle of the outside of the bridge in ancient times to prevent the bridge from being submerged by floods. According to folklore, this kind of monster is so greedy that after eating everything it can eat, it finally eats its own body. In the end, it only has a head left, so it ends up with a head but no body. reputation. The earthworm, also known as the earthworm, looks like a fish but not a fish. It is good at water and has a graceful body. It is decorated on the top of the stone bridge railing. Jiaotu, shaped like a snail and a clam, tends to keep silent, has a docile temperament, is a bit autistic, and dislikes others entering its lair, so people often carve its image on the pavement of the door or depict it on the door panel. Pixiu is known as the ninth son of the dragon in the South and Southeast Asia. It has a big mouth without an anus and can only go in but cannot come out. It is very popular among gamblers. A jade brave is placed in the Macau casino, which means that you can eat everything you want, and you can only make money without losing money.
"Tiger fathers have no dog sons." The dragon is so powerful that it can swallow clouds, spit out mist, and make waves. It has become the idol of the Chinese people for thousands of years. Naturally, its sons are not just ordinary people. Dragons also have daughters, but they are not so famous. The heroine in "Springtime" is Little Dragon Girl. The children of dragons are all strange and strange, which is quite similar to the children of Zeus in Greek mythology. However, Europeans are more open-minded than the Chinese after all. In their mythology, the god Zeus is a typical example of romantic and even promiscuous behavior. He turns into a horse and a cow to molest good women. The dragons in our country are well-behaved. At most, it's just "two dragons playing with pearls". In the eyes of the Chinese people, the dragon is a symbol of authority and dignity. We say that we are "descendants of Yan and Huang", and we also say that we are "descendants of the dragon."
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Pixiu helped Huangdi win the Battle of Zhuolu
"Book of Heaven, Book of Earth, Book of Man", there is indeed a legend In these three books, the ancient saint Fuxi and Nuwa are the ancestors of all things. They are all ancient gods who have insight into the principles of nature and the changes in all things. Fuxi, Nuwa invited talented men from all over the world to gather the essence of the sun and the moon, collect the flowers of heaven and earth, use Pangu's spinal cord to use Fuxi's blood, and spent ninety-nine and eighty-one days to create three wonderful books - —Books from Heaven, Books from Earth, and Books from Man. The book was entrusted to the Yellow Emperor, whose surname was Ji of the Xuanyuan clan. The Yellow Emperor cultivated virtues and promoted the army, governed the five qi, cultivated the five kinds of grass, bless all the people, and conquered the four directions. The Book of the Earth was entrusted to Pangu's remnants. With the help of Pangu's relics, Huang Di commanded the bears, 罴, 貔, 貅, 貙, and tigers as totems, which enabled the Yellow Emperor to defeat the Shennong Jiang clan in the Battle of Banquan, and defeat the Jiujiu clan led by Chi You. The Li people won the "Battle of Zhuolu". The Book of Heaven belongs to Fuxi and Nuwa.
The Great Corrupt Official He Shen and Pi Xiu
Yang Hongwu’s sculpture "Pi Xiu" Pi Xiu is pronounced Pi Xiu. Legend has it that he is the last son of the nine sons of Long Sheng. He was born to swallow gold and silver. It does not leak, it only goes in but not out. Moreover, it is very ferocious and specializes in swallowing evil spirits, so some people call it warding off evil spirits. During the war between Emperor Yan and Huang and Chiyou, he had great military exploits, so he was named the God of Tianlu, which means bringing blessings and wealth. It covers all good things, such as protecting the house, warding off evil spirits, bringing blessings, wealth, officialdom, and salary. The emperor saw that no one else could have such a good thing, so he took it for himself. However, there was a minister who was a thief, so he secretly enshrined one in his home. Within a few years, he became as rich as the enemy, and his official position was under one person. Above tens of millions of people. When his house was finally raided, his family's property reached ten times the national treasury. He was the great corrupt official of the Qing Dynasty, He Shen.
The Male and Female of Pixiu
According to legend, Pixiu is a ferocious and auspicious beast, but this beast is divided into male and female. The male is named "Pixiu" and the female is named "Pixiu". In ancient times, this auspicious beast had one or two horns. One horn was called "Tianlu" and the other two horns were called "warping evil spirits". In recent years, most of the Pixiu shapes have two corners. In ancient times, "Pixiu" was also used to refer to brave warriors. In the Peking Opera "Lost Street Pavilion·The Empty City·Beheading Ma Su", Zhuge Liang once had a line in the lyrics "Each one has his own master, Pixiu", and "Pixiu" means a powerful army. In the south, some people call it "monster" or "four different images". Chinese tradition has the custom of decorating "Pixiu". Pixiu, like dragon, phoenix and unicorn, is a fictitious animal. People believe that it can bring joy and good luck. According to folklore, the male's Pixiu represents wealth, while the female's Pixiu represents the treasury. To be able to keep wealth, you must have a treasury.
Who is suitable for wearing Pixiu
The characteristic of Pixiu is that it has a big mouth and no anus. It only eats but does not poop, which means it can only go in but not go out. Of course, the more the better for wealth, so among the people It is believed that Pixiu has the effect of attracting wealth, among which the jade Pixiu has the strongest power to attract wealth. People who are generally engaged in foreign exchange trading, stock management, financial investment and other industries especially like to wear Pixiu. Businessmen also like to place copper or ceramic Pixiu in their company or home. In addition, many people believe that wearing Pixiu when playing mahjong can bring good luck. The function of Pixiu is that Pixiu is used in Feng Shui to ward off evil spirits, ward off evil spirits, and control the house. Its power is unquestionable. According to legend, Pixiu likes the taste of gold and silver treasures, and often bites them back to please his owner. Therefore, it is said that this is a thing that attracts wealth. Therefore, Pixiu also has the function of making money.
Pixiu has the fire nature in the five elements of feng shui, which can attract a lot of money and open up the source of wealth in the world. Placing Pixiu in an appropriate location at home or at work can bring about wealth. Generally, people who work in eccentric industries believe that "Pixiu" will bring prosperity and wealth, so they will place a Pixiu in their company or business place. Industries that belong to eccentric industries include foreign exchange, stocks, finance, horse racing, futures, etc. No matter whether the work is in the right line or side line. But one thing to note is that for those who commit crimes, Pixiu may not have the power to attract wealth. This is the characteristic of spiritual beasts.
The shape of Pixiu
Hetian Qingyu Pixiu Regarding Pixiu, there is such a record in "Book of Han·Biography of the Western Regions": "There are peaches, lions and rhinoceros in Wugo Mountain." . Meng Kang noted: "Tao Ba, also known as Fu Ba, is like a deer with a long tail. The one with one horn is called Tianlu, and the one with two horns is called to ward off evil spirits." To ward off evil spirits is Pixiu. The Classic of Mountains and Seas records that it has a dragon head, a horse body, and lin feet, and is shaped like a lion and can fly. Pixiu has twenty-six shapes and seventy-nine incarnations. It has a big mouth, a big belly, and no anus. It only eats but does not poop. It symbolizes that it can bring wealth from all directions. It can only enter but not exit. At the same time, it can control the house and ward off evil spirits. It is specially designed for The master gathers wealth and holds power. Because monsters are mythical animals, they have no real image to base on. They can only rely on the imagination of painters and artists, so there are many shapes of monsters. However, after the change of dynasties, the shape of Pi Xiu is relatively unified, such as short wings, double horns, curly tail, manes often connected to the chest or back, protruding eyes, and long fangs. Nowadays, the most common and popular shapes are one horn on the head, long curly manes all over the body, and some have wings. There are many shapes of Pixiu, which are difficult to subdivide. The more popular shape is one or two horns on the head, long curly manes all over the body, some have wings, and curly tail hairs. Jade carvings of Pi Xiu usually take a lying position, some holding jade coins in their mouths, and some lying on jade coins. People like to tie the jade coins in Pixiu's mouth with red threads, or tie the rope to the tail of Pixiu for wearing and playing with. The biggest feature of Pixiu is that this beast has no anus and can only go in but not out. It is a metaphor for attracting wealth.
The material of Pixiu
In addition to jade, there are many materials for making Pixiu, including crystal, wood, porcelain, copper, and in some cases cloth. of. There are generally four categories of materials used to make Pixiu: (1) Metal: usually made of copper. Because this type of metal is relatively cheap, and its color after polishing is close to gold. (2) Wood: In some ancient houses, braves are carved from hard wood and placed on the beams. Folks believe that the braves made of sandalwood or peach wood have the effect of warding off evil spirits. (3) Jade: Made of different types of jade. Pixiu made of jade and white jade are the most popular, and tourmaline is also used to carve Pixiu, which means "warding off evil spirits". (4) Crystal: In modern society, more young and trendy people choose to wear crystal-carved Pixiu jewelry, especially obsidian-carved Pixiu jewelry, which is the most popular because obsidian is extremely ward off evil spirits and has strong energy. Therefore, wearing obsidian Pi Xiu is said to attract wealth and luck and ward off evil spirits. The theory of warding off disasters. Glazed Pixiu (5) Porcelain products/glazed products: Porcelain products are not common, most of them are buried underground, and they are also used to ward off evil spirits. Generally, glass products are worn everywhere, so as to protect one's body. Pixiu statues made of different materials can be placed in auspicious positions in Feng Shui. Many geologists believe that they have the effect of attracting wealth. Generally, Pixiu statues made of copper are placed in eight different directions, which will have great power to attract wealth. powerful. In fact, Pixiu is beneficial to both positive and partial wealth, so the Pixiu image has shown signs of becoming popular in recent years; however, using Pixiu to promote wealth always has a religious overtone, so when the main god of the Xuankong hexagram is Riguishen, Or when the bird, rabbit, and sun are auspicious, the consecrated Pixiu has the strongest power to promote wealth, regardless of whether the work is in the right direction or in the wrong direction. But one thing to note is that for those who commit crimes, Pixiu may not have the power to attract wealth. This is the characteristic of spiritual animals, and Pixiu made of jade has the strongest power to attract wealth.
Questions related to Pixiu
Is it okay for Pixiu’s head to tilt to one side? Those who tilt their heads are keeping bad wealth, and those who straighten their bodies and heads are keeping good wealth. The bronze Pixiu should look more fierce, the better? The more aggressive the look, the better.
Pixiu's ass must not be pierced? There are many popular myths out there that usually have a hole in the buttocks. This type of mythology is absolutely ineffective. The mythical beast has a big mouth and no anus. It can only eat but not defecate. If a hole is made in the buttocks, it will leak money. Is Pixiu with its hind legs extended backwards any good? Those who open their mouths and stretch one hind leg back are those who attract wealth, and those who squat with their mouths closed are those who keep wealth. What is the logo of the People's Bank of China? After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Chairman Mao designated the image of Pixiu as the logo of the People's Bank of China. Are Hong Kong people afraid of playing mahjong when their poker partners wear Pixiu? Some people in Hong Kong take Pixiu to play mahjong, but they will be immediately rejected by their fellow players. I can’t buy Pixiu, but I have to invite him? You cannot use the word "buy" in Pixiu, you must use the word "please". You can't use "goods" either, as this is disrespectful to spiritual things. If the heart is sincere, it will be spiritual. Everything comes from the heart. If there is God in the heart, there will be God. Everything exists in the heart. Remember. Why do you have financial resources if you raise Pixiu? Jasper Pixiu Pixiu is a magic creature that attracts wealth. After birth, it needs to absorb the essence of the sun and moon and the aura of heaven and earth. Only after nourishing it can it have enough energy to attract wealth. It is really a blasphemy to find a stone on the roadside and carve it into a Pixiu and say it can attract wealth. Pixiu needs to be raised for at least seven or forty-nine days before it can truly develop from a chaotic initial form into a spiritual creature with wealth. Why raise Pixiu in Beifeng, Hangzhou? North Peak is a mountain peak in the suburbs of Hangzhou. It is the location of the world's largest Temple of Wealth. The famous Buddhist holy land Lingyin Temple is right under North Peak. The North Peak is surrounded by mountains, surrounded by lakes, bamboos, trees and clouds. It is lush and green, with phoenixes and dragons dancing in the sky, giving it a royal aura. Lingshun Temple, the "No. 1 Temple of Wealth in the World", is located on the top of the mountain. Lingshun Temple has a history of more than 1,600 years. As early as the Song Dynasty, it was named "Lingshun Temple" by Song Huizong because it worshiped the "Five Gods of Wealth" in the temple. The existing main hall was renovated in the late Ming Dynasty and early Qing Dynasty. It is magnificent in scale and can be called the largest temple of wealth in China. Emperor Qianlong wrote the inscription "The God of Wealth, True Lord" here, and Chairman Mao Zedong also visited the North Peak three times. This is a place where spiritual energy and wealth gather. There is an endless stream of businessmen who come to pray, and the incense is very prosperous. There is a Renhoutang in Hangzhou that specializes in raising Pixiu in the Temple of Wealth, the largest temple in the world on the North Peak.
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Pixiu’s Initiation Ceremony
Please be sure to cover its eyes when you come back, waiting for the day of consecration. Genius ripped him apart. The items to be prepared on the day of consecration are: 1. Seven gems 2. Whole grains and rice 3. Five-color thread 4. Five emperors’ money 5. Bell 6. Use a piece of red paper to copy the incantation and pour the first three items one by one into Pixiu’s belly. , and then hang the Five Emperors' coins and bells on the Pixiu, and then prepare to recite the blessing mantra of Pixiu: One qi of golden light, Pixiu soars, wealth and prosperity, good luck and prosperity. The three qi of golden light, Pi Xiu's enlightenment, the male receives Baifu, the female receives Qian Xianggan, auspicious Yuanheng. After reciting the mantra, put the mantra together into Pi Xiu's belly, so that Pi Xiu will have aura, wait until the sandalwood in the Bagua incense burner After burning, you can place the Pixiu on the cash register, in the living room, at the door or in the hallway. The most important thing is that the Pixiu's head must face the door or outside the window. To worship Pixiu, you must light a roll of incense for it to smell every day, or place a glass of water or food next to it, so that Pixiu can have the strength to find money for its owner. The first way to consecrate Pixiu: 1. Choose an auspicious day and clean Pixiu. 2. Take half a bucket of well water, and then take half a bucket of rainwater. 3. Pour into a prepared container, which should be clean. 4. Put the clean Pixiu into the container and soak it for three days. 5. After taking it out, wipe it clean with a clean towel. 6. Take some tea oil and apply it on Pi Xiu’s eyes. This is called consecration. 7. Pixiu understands human nature. You should be alone when consecrating. After consecration, the first person Pixiu sees is you, and he will always bless you.
Another method: Pixiu consecration method: Place the newly purchased Pixiu on the balcony where the sun is most likely to shine during the day and the moonlight at night. Place it for 16 days and it will be naturally consecrated. The Pixiu consecrated by this method absorbs the sun and the moon. The essence has strong resistance to evil spirits and the ability to attract wealth. The second statement: The only way to consecrate Pixiu is to go to the temple and ask a master to consecrate it. Because the consecration of Pixiu is different from that of the God of Wealth, Kirin, etc., it is generally not easy to consecrate Pixiu. The consecration of the God of Wealth is usually done by burning a talisman and reciting a mantra. However, Pixiu must first chant sutras and pray to gods, otherwise it cannot be consecrated.