Pixiu is a ferocious auspicious beast recorded in ancient Chinese books and folk myths and legends. It is known as one of the five auspicious beasts along with "dragon", "phoenix", "turtle" and "unicorn". Pixiu symbolizes good luck and fortune. It has a mouth but no butt. It only eats and does not defecate. It collects treasures from all directions. It is called "the beast of fortune".
Pixiu is actually a ferocious beast in ancient times. Of course, this is only in folk records and some myths and legends, and it does not really exist. Pixiu represents good luck and also has the meaning of attracting wealth. Therefore, many people choose to collect and wear Pixiu.
According to legend, Pixiu: dragon head, horse body, unicorn feet, shaped like a lion, gray and white fur, can fly. Other names include Tianlu, Pixie, Baijie, etc.
Regarding Pixiu, "Shan Hai Jing" also records "Pixiu, its body is like a tiger and leopard, its head and tail are like a dragon, its color is also gold and jade, its shoulders have a pair of wings but cannot be spread, and its head has a horn that leans back.
There are different opinions about Pixiu. Some say it is the ninth son of the Dragon King, while others say Pixiu has nothing to do with the Dragon King and is just one of the five auspicious beasts. In traditional Chinese culture, it is a mythical beast and a mascot. It looks like a lion, but is more powerful and powerful than a lion. It has no excretion and has the ability to attract wealth and fortune.
In modern people's lives, Pixiu is also a common ornament used to increase their wealth. People believe that placing Pixiu in the living room or office can bring good luck and wealth, and many people regard it as a symbol of Feng Shui metaphysics.
According to legend, Pixiu is an animal that can swallow treasures, but the treasures it swallows will not be digested, but will be kept in its body, so it is hailed as a symbol of wealth and a mascot. In addition, Pixiu has many other amazing properties, such as its feet have fish scales, can swim, and can bring water vitality. Therefore, placing Pixiu at home can also play a role in warding off evil spirits and eliminating disasters. It is also often used as one of the most commonly used items in home feng shui.
In general, Pixiu is a very important existence in traditional Chinese culture. In addition to its auspiciousness and wealth, it also has the mysterious function of Feng Shui warding off evil spirits and eliminating disasters. However, it should be noted that an excellent Pixiu must meet the legendary standards, such as having fish scales on its feet, etc. Only in this way can its magical power be reflected.
Nowadays, Pixiu is widely used in jewelry modeling, and Pixiu bracelets are a very common form. People take its beautiful meaning and compete to wear it.
1. Legends about Pixiu
Legend has it that Pixiu has 26 shapes and 7749 incarnations. It has a big mouth, a big belly, no anus, and only eats but does not defecate. It symbolizes the wealth from all directions, only takes in but not out. At the same time, it can protect the house from evil spirits and gather wealth and power for the owner.
1) Nanjing Pixiu
The origin of Nanjing's fame can be traced back to the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty. After Emperor Hongwu Zhu Yuanzhang established Nanjing as the capital, he needed to raise a large amount of funds to build city walls and national gates due to the empty treasury. So Prime Minister Liu Bowen suggested that Zhu Yuanzhang place a pair of large copper Pixiu in front of Zhongshan Gate outside the west gate of Nanjing City in order to obtain donations and charity from the people.
So, a pair of gold Pixiu, 12 meters high and weighing 17 tons, was cast and placed in front of Nanjing City. After hearing the news, Nanjing citizens responded one after another, and gentry from all over the country and abroad also emerged to donate money to help. The construction of Nanjing City Gate was also quickly launched, and the whole process was filled with fiery folk patriotic enthusiasm.
With the development of history, the status of Nanjing Pixiu gradually increased, becoming an important part of Nanjing and even China's cultural treasure house. People in Nanjing still use Pixiu as the city totem, which was once the main part of Nanjing's city emblem. It represents the spiritual and cultural quality of Nanjing citizens and also symbolizes Nanjing's prosperity and long history.
2) King Wu of Zhou (The king at Zhou Dynasty ) and Pixiu
According to legend, Pixiu is a beast living in the Western Regions. Jiang Ziya helped King Wu to defeat Zhou. He met a Pixiu on the road and tried his best to make it his mount. Riding Pixiu was indeed victorious in all battles. Once Pixiu was injured and seemed to be about to die, Jiang Ziya sadly placed it on the grass waiting for burial, but not long after, Pixiu's body was miraculously resurrected, which surprised Jiang Ziya. Therefore, he regarded Pixiu as his own treasure and brought it back to the capital of the Zhou Dynasty, Haojing.
When King Wu of Zhou learned about this, he was also very happy and admired Jiang Ziya very much. So he gave the Pixiu an official title called "Yun", gave it a set of beautiful ornaments, and used it as a mount for war. This move was not only to commend the Pixiu's achievements, but more importantly, it also became a rare treasure of the Zhou Dynasty.
For a long time, Pixiu has always been a favorite pet of the emperor, nobles, wealthy businessmen and other dignitaries. According to legend, it will bring wealth and good luck, so it has become a dream pursued by people. Later, the image of Pixiu was gradually imagined by people as a magical beast, becoming one of the auspicious totems and gods.
2. How to wear a Pixiu bracelet correctly
The Pixiu bracelet can be used as a decoration, but the more important aspect is that it can attract wealth and spirituality. So how should the Pixiu bracelet be worn correctly? There are mainly the following points.
1 - Should the Pixiu bracelet be worn on the left or right hand
I believe that there must be many people who don’t know which hand the Pixiu bracelet should be worn on. Generally speaking, there has been a saying since ancient times that things come in from the left and go out from the right, so it should be worn on the left hand, which means that wealth can come in, that is, the hand that attracts wealth. It should be noted that if the Pixiu bracelet is worn on the left hand, then the left and right should do less work to avoid touching it, so as to ensure its spirituality.
2 - Should the Pixiu’s head face outward?
Yes. Generally speaking, if the Pixiu’s head faces outward, it means that it can “eat” the wealth outside, which means that the wealth is rolling in. It is important to pay special attention to not facing the head of the Pixiu towards you, otherwise it will lead to financial loss.
3 - How to place it when not wearing it
Generally, we are used to taking off the jewelry when sleeping. When taking off the Pixiu bracelet, try to ensure that it is placed in a place where you can see the door, with the head facing the door. Because the door is the air outlet, wealth comes in from the door, so that the Pixiu can "eat" the external wealth and attract wealth.
4 - Don't add too many other accessories to the Pixiu bracelet you wear
Some people will add a lot of accessories to the Pixiu bracelet, thinking that it will look better. In fact, this is wrong, because the Pixiu bracelet you add may cover the eyes and mouth of the Pixiu, which is the key part of the Pixiu looking for wealth.
5 - Remember to clean the Pixiu bracelet
Wash the Pixiu bracelet in time to ensure its cleanliness, which can prevent bacteria. On the other hand, it can prevent other pollutants from affecting the spirituality of the Pixiu, so that the Pixiu can always help you find wealth and bring wealth.
Notes:
If the Pixiu bracelet is damaged or lost, you can buy a new one immediately, which will not destroy your wealth.
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