Xuanwu is one of the four mythical beasts in ancient my country. Xuanwu looks like a turtle, but there is a snake wrapped around its body. In Feng Shui, Xuanwu is generally used to control houses or drive away evil spirits. It is an ornament that many people will place at home. So what is the function of Xuanwu and are there any taboos about its placement? Let this issue of Feng Shui Ornaments answer the question for you.
The Feng Shui effect of Xuanwu
Feng Shui meaning
Xuanwu is a legendary beast with a tortoise body and a snake head. Its meaning in Feng Shui is to gather together. Wealth brings wealth, longevity and no disaster. Because in ancient times, people believed that snakes were witty and agile, and good at amassing money. Common belief was that dreaming about snakes was a sign of wealth. Turtles had hard armor on their belly and back, and their head, tail and limbs could be retracted into the armor. They were resistant to hunger and thirst and had an extremely long lifespan. People used it for testing. Turtle, the turtle is made of yarrow, collectively it is called the turtle turtle. The texture on the tortoise's back is called turtle inscriptions. During the test, the tortoise shell is burned and the cracked patterns can be seen as a sign of good or bad luck.
Placement directions and taboos
Rear and north
The most suitable place to place Xuanwu is the rear or north. For example, Xuanwu is placed behind the boss’s desk. Defend against attacks so that people can work with peace of mind and develop smoothly. Xuanwu is the collective name of the seven constellations in the north of the twenty-eight constellations. Taoism has a Xuantian God, who is the "Zhenwu Emperor". Xuanwu has one foot on a turtle and one on a snake. It is a jade or bronze mascot with a turtle and a snake as one body. It represents the God Xuantian. Placing the Xuanwu can bring good luck and ward off evil spirits. There is a saying in Feng Shui that "Green Dragon on the left, White Tiger on the right, Suzaku in the front, and Xuanwu in the back", so Xuanwu is also called the God of the North.
Cannot face the toilet and kitchen
Xuanwu is a very auspicious Feng Shui ornament. It is best to place it in a place with a very harmonious Feng Shui aura. All in Feng Shui If you think Xuanwu ornaments cannot be placed, they should not face the toilet or kitchen. The toilet is an unclean place, and there is a fire in the kitchen. The conflict between water and fire is not good for the home and will cause serious evil spirits.
Don’t place it in the evil position or the evil position
Xuanwu ornaments cannot be placed in the evil position or the evil position, otherwise it will not be conducive to the development of Feng Shui fortune in the home. In Feng Shui, Xuanwu ornaments can improve the fortune of family connections, resist the invasion of evil spirits, guard the safety of the home, and protect the health of the family. Therefore, Xuanwu ornaments can also attract wealth and bring endless wealth to the family. If placed in a bad position, If you are in the evil position, you will not be able to play such a role.