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The Chinese love the symbol of a Cicada. In ancient China, when someone died, jade Cicada figurines were placed in their graves with them. This practise was believed to make the dead happy, and allow them to live a beautiful afterlife. Because it has such a long life span, the Cicada is an icon of prolonged life and even immortality. In addition to this, it is said that it revitalizes youth, and increases the fertility of young couples. Also, the Cicada can protect you from those with bad intentions, repressing the effects of backstabbing colleagues or betrayal from friends.