The five elements of the turtle itself belong to water, and people who raise turtles are actually replenishing water. People who want water can raise turtles, but people who don't want water should not raise turtles.
There are two ways to raise turtles, one is to keep them in a specific environment, such as in a fish tank or water basin;
The other is to let the turtles move around the home . Turtles that move around everywhere are called "evil turtles" in Feng Shui. Why can turtles transform evil spirits?
It turns out that the back of the turtle has tortoise patterns. There are three grids in the center of the turtle pattern, representing the three talents of heaven, earth and man. There are twenty-four grids next to them, representing the twenty-four mountains, and ten grids representing the ten heavenly stems. There are twelve grids at the bottom of the turtle shell, representing the twelve earthly branches. Miraculously, the layout of a turtle shell actually contains all the codes representing the mysteries of the universe, so the turtle is called one of the four spirits. In ancient times, turtles were called [Xuanwu], and together with [Blue Dragon], [White Tiger], and [Suzaku], they were collectively called the [Four Spirits].
Chinese people particularly like turtles because they are extremely long-lived and can bear witness to the world. It has risen and fallen over hundreds of years and has been regarded as a symbol of longevity and good luck since ancient times.
Basically, there is no need to feed a tortoise that is kept at home and moves around, because it will absorb microorganisms in the air. The reason why tortoises live long is that tortoises have very tenacious vitality and do not need special care. grow healthily. If family members are not too afraid of water, raising a turtle at home and letting it absorb microorganisms is also one of the ways to improve home feng shui.
Points to note when placing turtles: Turtles, like dragons, are both one of the auspicious "Four Saints" and a symbol of longevity. Although the turtle moves slowly, it can endure humiliation. When it encounters danger, it will retract its head, tail and limbs into its thick turtle shell. In this way, even the most ferocious enemy can do nothing to it, so it can finally survive. Get through it. Therefore, when encountering some very special evil spirits, Feng Shui masters will use turtles to resolve them and overcome them with softness. This is in line with the Feng Shui principle of "it is better to transform evil spirits than to fight".
1. Wooden turtle
If it is placed inside the house, or in the east or south, it is better to use wooden turtle.
2. Stone turtle
If it is placed on the railing outside the house, or placed in the southwest and northwest, it is appropriate to use stone turtle.
3. Tile Turtle
If it is placed in a fish tank or placed in the north, it is appropriate to use Tile Turtle.
4. Copper turtle
If it is placed on metal products, or placed in the west and northwest, it is appropriate to use copper turtle.
5. Live turtles
Live turtles also have the effect of removing evil spirits. If you place a glass jar or earthenware basin in the areas that are hit by sharp corners, store clean water in it and raise live turtles, this will not only beautify the indoor environment, but also have the effect of reducing evil spirits.
Note: Feng Shui is not suitable for raising Brazilian turtles. From a biological point of view, Brazilian turtles grow quickly, reproduce easily, and survive easily. If released into the wild in large numbers and reproduced, they will rob other creatures of their survival. resource. The Brazilian turtle is now listed as one of the 100 most dangerous invasive species in the world by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The Brazilian turtle has a lifespan of about 50 years and has a ferocious temperament, which does not conform to the Feng Shui concepts of "longevity and longevity" and "softening evil".