![]() Most people have no idea about the art of geomantic omen when choosing homes. Tianlu is highly recommended by geomancers due to its capability of defusing evil energies of "Wuhuang sha, Tianzhan sha, Chuanxin sha, Liandao sha, Wujiao sha, Dao sha, Baihu sha and Yinqi sha". Thus, it can bring into a great deal of money and open the financial source. Tianlu belongs to "˜Fire' in geomancy of five natural elements. Its power for evil-exorcising, evil spirit-defusing and house-guarding in geomancy is doubtless. Tianlu is believed to have 8 efficacies house-guarding, evil-exorcising, evil spirit-defusing, luck-revolving, wealth-seeking, child-beseeching, longevity-blessing and predestined marriage. This book recorded: " , , eliminates evils". "Ji Ju Pian" was used to teach children to recognise characters. In fact, there was another book "Ji Ju Pian" recorded during Han dynasty written about - it was written by Shi Yu during the reign of Western Han emperor (48~33 B.C) and was not completed till 40 B.C. The book was recorded as followed "Juyao continent had ". If this was true, it should be during the reign of emperor Wu of Han dynasty (140~87 B.C). Probably in the beginning of Han dynasty, a book "Shi Zhou Ji" written by author Dong Fang Shuo was said to be imitating another book "Shan Hai Jin" recording all kinds of rare treasures and animals around. Because Pixiu had special appetite for all kinds of demons and evil spirits as well, it was also called , which mean . ![]() Later on, Pixiu was renamed , which mean . Pixiu was allowed to be used only among the royal families, ordinary officials and folks were forbidden to. In ancient times, Emperor Wu of Han dynasty bestowed Pixiu as . To tribute Pixiu's ferocity and prowess in battle, therefore it was conferred as "Tianlu beast". Legend had it that Pixiu assisted emperor Yan and emperor Huang in war. ![]() Pixiu had ever been totem of two clans in the ancient times. So in order to keep the real collection one has to do researchĪccording to ancient books, Pixiu was a" ferocious beast" alongside with dragon, phoenix, turtle and qilin - the five legendary mythical auspicious creatures in Chinese history. ![]() There are many varieties of jades and same kind of jade even have different type of grades. Jade is a natural stone that can't be man-made. The Chinese love affair with Jade has been well documented for thousands of year. Jade culture (7,000+ years of history) is the unique Chinese culture which does not exist in Western countries. As the old saying goes, "jade will not be an article until it had been carved and polished", wearing the jewellery made from jade may profoundly influence an individual's life and destiny. In particular, women prefer to wear jades. Traditional Chinese concept holds that jade can exorcise evil spirits peculiarly. For thousands of years, apart from wearing jade and taking jade powder, royal aristocrats even put jades in their mouths or wear jade burial suit after death so as to protect their bodies. Jade is a substance encompassing sufficient "energy". "Man raise jade and jade benefit man" is a common knowledge among Chinese folks. Jade considered the most precious natural stone in China since ancient times, is said to link both the physical and the spiritual world and is the only material that completely encapsulates positive "Yang" energy of Heaven and Earth, suggesting certain health benefits. It has been one of the most important stones in Chinese culture.įrom time immemorial, men from emperors and generals to folks specially value gorgeous jade. "jade-alike" appearance, "jade-alike" hand, "jade-alike" finger and "jade-alike" body, etc. "Jade" represents something favourable, e.g.
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