Taoism traditional pendant of exorcism and good fortune. 925 silver, Agate called nan hong and turquoise.

Taoism traditional pendant of exorcism and good fortune.

925 silver,

Agate called nan hong

Arizona Turquoise.

Dimensions 58/ 39/ 18mm Weight: about 35 grams.

PIXIU, SON OF THE DRAGON

Pixiu one of the 5 most famous animals in Chinese mythology. He was born on
18th day of the second lunar month, an extremely symbolic date in Asia.

This is the ninth celestial dragon child of the jade emperor The ninth
son of the dragon borrows the massive and powerful allure of the lion. His body is
surmounted by a dragon's head. And he adorns himself with a pair of wings, to make
good measure. It remains today in the pixiu 貔貅, or pi xiu or pi yao – male or
female – one horn. Whereas, in the past, the female wore two
horns to distinguish her from the male, who wore only one.

There emerges from the whole an air of strength and ferocity, accentuated by the
clearly exposed fangs. It's that the pixiu is a celestial guardian, in charge of
prevent the intrusion of demons and evil spirits, he fiercely protects
his master. The pixiu is of noble origin, it feeds on stones and
precious metal symbols of his nobility of character.

The legend of the Pi Xiu or Pi Yao tells that the latter would have deliberately
disobeyed a celestial law and that the Jade Emperor would have put himself in a
black anger. To teach him the lesson and to punish him, he would have condemned this
last to feed only on gold and silver. He would then have him
disappear the anus in order to prevent it from evacuating all that it ate. He
would therefore be obliged to keep his loot in his belly but could never
access or use it. A horrible punishment when one adores so much
silver and gold!

The story says that the pixiu attacks the demons and evil spirits of which it
transforms vital essence into riches. It is therefore often used for
attract some financial prosperity, hence gold bars or coins
of coins that accompany it.

The pixiu is also used to overcome demons and malevolent spirits
causing disease, or to prevent it. In traditional feng shui, we
uses a metal pixiu as a cure for some delicate qi.

It is placed in particular in the annual sector afflicted by the three killers
(san sha, 三煞). The Tai Sui (Grand Duke Jupiter, 太歲) or Sui Po sector
especially if this sector is frequently disturbed (for example if the door
main entrance is there).

It is in relation to this reason that the Pi Xiu or Pi Yao is, in Asia, the
symbol of conquest and gain. It brings luck and fortune, it
promotes the good circulation of Qi. it increases wealth, it protects
people and dwellings, he wards off misfortune and obstacles, and he
promotes good opportunities. Considered a guardian and protector,
Pixiu is highly revered.