If placed in the house, it helps to subdue any evil and serves as a protective guard to preserve the house and its occupants. Pixiu also has the power to protect its master from calamities and dangers. This is why it is considered one of the most popular elements in feng shui. It is a tradition that once you own a Pixiu, it helps you attract and accumulate wealth. 💎 WHAT IS THE ROLE OF PIXIU IN FENG SHUI? In recent years, different kinds of Jade have been used in the design of Pixiu. Wood was traditionally used for carvings placed on the truss of a big house to refute bad luck. Copper is a cheap material that looks like gold after being polished. In general, three materials are used to carve Pixiu: copper, wood and jade stone. He symbolizes luck and good fortune in homes and businesses. Pixiu ingests, but does not defecate as he has no anus. He is able to drain wealth from all directions. Pixiu has a beard under his chin and wings that give him the ability to fly. Pixiu has the head of a dragon, the body of a horse and the legs of Qilin, its physical appearance is comparable to that of a lion. It is a divine animal from Chinese mythology. The name of this mythical creature is pronounced “Pixiu” in Chinese. Pixiu sits behind the dragon, phoenix, winged horse, seahorse and other similar creatures, so as to protect them. Generally, Pixiu statues are found on the four corners of rooftops, houses, palaces and imperial halls. Pixiu (bixie) stone statues were also placed as guardians of the tombs of Han Dynasty emperors and other royal people. Throughout Chinese history, Pixiu were commonly used in traditional Chinese architecture to ward off Yin Qi (陰氣, evil energy) and to control auspicious Qi. This law was maintained until the end of the Qing Dynasty. In ancient China, Emperor Han Wudi of the Han Dynasty, declared that the wonderful, beautiful and devoted Pixiu, who obtained and guarded his master’s gold, would forever be known as the “ Emperor’s Treasure.” The Emperor stated that only the royal families could own a Pixiu and that it was strictly forbidden for any other person to have one. The word “Pixiu”, interpreted to mean “ fierce beast” and “ brave warrior“, was used as an emblem on flags and war banners. In tribute to the legends of their ferocity and fighting prowess, Pixiu became the symbol of the army in ancient China. Pixiu is mentioned in chapter 96 along with other animals such as lions and rhinoceroses. They are mentioned and were originally called “táo bá” in the Book of Han, an ancient written account of Chinese history. Pixiu dragons have their origin in the Han Dynasty (206 BC to 220 AD).

It also helps people suffering from bad feng shui. This is why it is said that Pixiu is a lucky animal, it attracts wealth and prosperity. Pixiu has a voracious appetite and cannot stop eating, he preserves in his belly all the wealth he swallows. Furious, the latter punished him with a violent kick in the buttocks, forcing him to restrict his diet and sealing his anus forever. Legend has it that Pixiu gorged himself so much at a banquet that he couldn’t hold back and relieved himself in the Jade Emperor’s palace. This gives Pixiu a noble character that earns him the love of the Jade Emperor and the Dragon King. His diet consists of gold, silver, jewelry and precious metals. In Chinese mythology, Pixiu is the ninth son of the Dragon King.

Let’s discover together its place in mythology, its history in Chinese culture and its role in feng shui. This is the reason why many people carry it on them as a talisman. Despite its ferocity, it is said to have a strong will to protect its master.