This beautiful rendition of the Chinese Dragon depicted grasping a pearl in its claw - a symbol of wealth attainment and career fulfillment is made of brass. Perfect for businesses and office spaces, the dragon is well known as a strong Yang symbol that is able to imbue its owner with vitality, strength and authority to achieve great heights hence makes an excellent gift for the ambitious, result-orientated executive.
What the Dragon symbolizes and how to use this symbol to enhance your Feng Shui
The mighty and magnificent Dragon of mythical folklore never ceases to enchant or stir the imagination. The Dragon is one of the four celestial animals and is a very important and powerful symbol in Feng Shui. It represents the ultimate ‘Yang’ symbol, male vigor, courage and bravery.
In Chinese culture and Feng Shui, the dragon is the most auspicious and magnanimous, mightiest and most sacred of all creatures and to be treated with great respect. In ancient times, the dragon was the exclusive symbol of the imperial ruler of China. Through generations, the dragon has been the ultimate symbol of power, abundance, good luck and honor.
The Dragon is said to create the precious cosmic Chi or known as the ‘Sheng Chi’ which brings good fortunes into our homes and workplaces, making it an all-rounder bringer of good luck. The Dragons are a powerful cure and enhancer for business luck, brings foresight and wisdom for the elderly, brings honor to the family, protects the wearer and paves the way for more accolades in coming years.
Although the image of the Dragon can be placed in any direction, for optimum potency, make sure the material of the Dragon blend in well with the element of the sector i.e. wooden carving for Southeast and East; ceramic, crystal and porcelain for Southwest, Northeast, West and Northwest; and metal (cloisonné, brass, pewter etc.) for West, North and Northwest.
In Feng Shui, Dragons can be placed in many areas of the home or office to guard, protect, bring strength and fortune, and to activate masculine energy. Here is how you can use the Dragon to Feng Shui your way to a better life.
1. For people born in the year of Dragon, place the Dragon on your work or study desk, in the sector between 97.5 degrees to 127.5 degrees of your house, or in the Rat or the Monkey sector (allies of Dragon) to energize your personal good wealth luck.
2. Based on the Pakua's 8 Life Aspirations Method, place the Dragon in the Northwest sector of your home to favor patriarch’s luck. This will also bring powerful friends, mentors and advisors into your life.
3. Place the Dragon near your water features like aquarium or fountains for those craving for good fortune, advancement in their career or seeking fame and recognition. You will experience new opportunities and better luck.
4. Place the Dragon in the North sector to enhance your career luck. It will help you up a few prongs of your career ladder.
5. It is an excellent idea to activate the dragon by placing a dragon in the East sector of your home or living room to bring good health and harmony to the residents of the house.
6. For career luck and those seeking continuous achievement, place a Dragon figurine on the table, cabinet or in the East sector of your office or study. Your professional luck will look rosy.
7. In Flying Star Feng Shui, the Dragon made from metal (brass, bronze, pewter, cloisonné etc.) can be used to ward-off the evil influences of the malignant #5 yellow star and #2 black star. The #2 black star is also known as the ‘Sickness Star’ which brings illnesses and ailments to occupants while the #5 yellow star is the ‘Disaster Star’ that instigates fights, accidents and death. Placing the metallic Dragon in the affected sectors will dissolve these adverse energies.
Do not place any representation of the dragon inside the bedroom as the Dragon is the ultimate ‘yang’ symbol and is not suitable for a place of rest where ‘yin’ is preferred.
Try not to place the Dragon higher than our eye level to ensure they are under our control.
