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Tortoise (or Turtle) symbol in Feng Shui
In feng shui, the tortoise (or turtle) is one of the most revered and sacred symbols. The tortoise is a symbol of knowledge, endurance, and longevity.
Meaning of the Tortoise (or Turtle) in Feng Shui
The black tortoise of the north, along with the white tiger to the east, the red phoenix to the south, and the green dragon to the west, is one of the four celestial animals in feng shui. One of the foundational principles of feng shui is the four celestial animals, also known as the four emblems.
Feng shui, the I-Ching, the Bagua, and the Nine Star Ki (and the list continues) are all ancient practices based on these symbols that are said to be revealed on the back of a tortoiseshell.
The tortoise is famous for its long life, endurance, and wisdom. Turtles and tortoises are popular for their longevity. Their shells also serve as a form of defence.
Ways to place the tortoise for good feng shui
- Activate the Career Bagua Area
Firstly, a section of the feng shui Bagua map called Kan corresponds to your career. This is located in the home’s north sector, according to traditional practitioners. A turtle image can provide wisdom, protection, and success in all aspects of your career.
- Balance in Bagua Area
Furthermore, if you want to work with a specific area of the feng shui bagua, a tortoise image can help to invite stability, protection, and support.
- Wear a tortoise imagery
On top of that, if you wear the symbols on your body, you can use feng shui imagery to improve your personal energy. Apart from that, tortoise-inspired jewellery, particularly jade, is particularly powerful.
Jade is auspicious and highly valuable greenstone according to feng shui. A tortoise carved in jade is not only a gorgeous addition to your home, but it also carries the jade’s special power of vitality, health, and protection. Importantly, your qi will be strengthened if you keep a green jade tortoise in your home or wear one on your body (life force energy).
- Paintings with Tortoise Imagery
In addition to this, tortoise images can be placed throughout your home to bring the qualities of wisdom, protection, and longevity to the people who live there. Paintings, photography, figurines, and even abstracted turtle shell geometric patterns can be used to achieve this. Feel free to use your imagination!
- Place in your garden
Absolutely, place tortoises and turtles, real or figurines in your outdoor space to encourage residents to live a long life. As an added bonus, this will provide some protection from outside energies. Clearly, do this in your garden or with a tortoise pond. Besides, real tortoises are preferable, but make sure you can take good care of them.
- Indoor turtle garden
Following this, try an indoor turtle garden if you’re looking for a pet. Make sure to look after your turtle and keep it healthy and happy. A miniature indoor garden with tortoise and turtle figurines, on the other hand, works well!
- Place tortoise on the bed of coins
Lastly, a tortoise figurine sitting on a bed of coins is a common sight. Without a doubt, this combines the wise tortoise’s symbol with the prosperity and good fortune associated with Chinese coins. In your feng shui wealth corner, a tortoise on a bed of coins is a great addition.