Pixiu: The Mysterious Auspicious Beast for Attracting Wealth and Fortune and How to Wear It

In the vast starry sky of traditional Chinese culture, Pixiu is a star shining with the light of wealth and protection. As a legendary auspicious beast, it not only carries the ancient people's yearning for a better life but also evolves a set of unique wisdom related to wearing and maintenance. Let's uncover the mysterious veil of Pixiu and explore the cultural implications and practical guidelines behind it.

 

The Origin and Symbolism of Pixiu: The Legend of Swallowing Gold and Attracting Fortune

Pixiu (also known as "Pixiu" or "Bixie") has an image that combines the characteristics of various mythical beasts - a dragon's head, a lion's body, occasionally with wings or antlers, which is both majestic and mysterious. Regarding its legend, the most well-known one is its origin with the Jade Emperor: it is said that Pixiu made a mistake in the heavenly court and was sealed at the anus. Since then, it can only absorb gold, silver, and jewelry but cannot excrete them, becoming a symbol of wealth that "only enters but does not exit".

Another legend regards it as the son of the Dragon King or a capable assistant of Tai Sui (the god of Jupiter), which can resolve the bad luck caused by offending Tai Sui. These stories together endow Pixiu with three core meanings:

• Attracting wealth: Actively absorb wealth from all directions and bring opportunities to the wearer;

• Guarding wealth: Protect existing assets and prevent accidental loss;

• Warding off evil spirits: Resist negative energy, evil spirits and disasters.

The Meaning of Pixiu Jewelry

The image of Pixiu is often integrated into jewelry design, and the wearing methods of different styles have hidden mysteries:

Pixiu Bracelet: Left Hand Absorbs Wealth, Seeks Fortune Outward

Wearing the Pixiu bracelet on the left hand follows the feng shui concept of "left in and right out" - the left hand is regarded as the "entrance" for receiving positive energy, which can better absorb the wealth aura of Pixiu. The head of the Pixiu on the bracelet should face outward (i.e., towards the little finger), symbolizing that it actively "hunts" the good luck and wealth around it.

Pixiu Ring: Middle Finger Gathers Luck, Anchors Financial Fortune

Choosing to wear the ring on the middle finger echoes the saying in palmistry that "the middle finger dominates wealth". The Pixiu-shaped ring can strengthen the wearer's focus on wealth and help career and financial management go smoothly.

Pixiu Pendant/Necklace: Head Held High to the Sky, Receiving Heavenly Grace

The head of the Pixiu on the pendant needs to be raised upward, implying "receiving heavenly fortune". Legend has it that Pixiu can travel between heaven and earth, and the design of the head facing the sky symbolizes that it brings the protection of heaven to the wearer, with the dual functions of protection and attracting fortune.

   

 

The Difference Between Male and Female Pixiu: The Wealth Wisdom of Yin-Yang Harmony

In feng shui culture, Pixiu is divided into male and female, with different functions:

• Male (Tianlu): Marked by a single horn, good at "seeking wealth", responsible for taking the initiative to go out to collect treasures, suitable for those who are eager to expand financial resources;

• Female (Bixie): Characterized by double horns, focusing on "guarding wealth", can protect existing wealth and resolve evil spirits, especially suitable for those who are worried about wealth loss.

Some jewelry will carve both male and female Pixiu at the same time, forming the dual effect of "attracting wealth + guarding wealth" to achieve energy balance.

Taboos and Maintenance of Wearing Pixiu: Keep the Energy of the Auspicious Beast Lasting

To give full play to the positive energy of Pixiu, we need to follow the maintenance methods in tradition:

• Wearing taboos:

• Avoid entering "dirty places" such as toilets and bathrooms when wearing it. It is recommended to take it off when sleeping to keep its energy pure;

• Others are not allowed to touch it, especially the eyes and mouth of Pixiu (it is said that this is its "tool" for seeking and absorbing wealth).

• Daily maintenance:

• Wipe with a soft cloth regularly to keep it clean and avoid dust accumulation;

• Occasionally, it can be placed in a container with coins and gems to "feed" to strengthen the wealth-attracting attribute;

• Often gently touch its body (avoiding eyes and mouth) to establish a "connection" with the auspicious beast.

• Damage handling:

• If the Pixiu jewelry is accidentally damaged, tradition believes that it has blocked the disaster for the wearer. At this time, it needs to be wrapped in red cloth and buried deep in the soil to express gratitude and respect, and must not be discarded at will.

 

Who is Suitable for Wearing Pixiu? Energy Compatibility

Pixiu has strong energy and is not suitable for everyone:

• Suitable people: Those who are eager to improve their financial luck, seek career breakthroughs, and hope to stay away from negative energy can wear it, but they need to be in awe;

• Those who need to be cautious: The elderly, pregnant women, the weak or those with weak aura are advised to strengthen their own energy through regular work and rest and moderate exercise before wearing it, so as to avoid being "counterattacked" by the strong aura of Pixiu.

 

The Attention to Pixiu Materials: Energy Blessing and Complementarity

Pixiu jewelry of different materials has different energy attributes:

• Metal (gold, silver): Strengthen the effect of attracting wealth, corresponding to the "heaven" hexagram, suitable for those who pursue wealth accumulation;

• Obsidian: Enhance the ability to ward off evil spirits and block evil influences，suitable for those who are often in complex environments or under great pressure;

• Jade (jadeite, Hetian jade): It has a warm aura, can reconcile the strong energy of Pixiu, and is suitable for those who pay attention to inner peace.

When choosing, you can combine your own needs - choose metal mainly for seeking wealth, obsidian first for warding off evil spirits, and jade for balancing body and mind.