Pi Yao
The mythical Pi Yao is displayed in symbolic Feng Shui as an
enhancer and protector. It is also identified as Pixiu or Pi Ya and resembles a
winged lion sometimes with one or two horns, and sometimes without. It is
said to be the ninth offspring of the mighty Dragon. As standing or upright sitting images they
can look similar to, and be mistaken for, Fu
Dogs who also have the head of a lion.
Historically Pi Yao decorated the four corners of rooflines in
residences of the Chinese Emperor and important members of the court, the
wealthy and famous, to protect them against Sha Qi (negative energy.)
Like the Fu Dog, it is used as an outside protector from Sha
Qi and from evil spirits. As protectors
they are best displayed on either side of an entrance or a doorway looking
outward. A pair are separately known as
Pi Xi which is the dispeller of evil and Tian Lu, a heavenly protector. They
are said to be fiercely loyal to their owners.
Said also to symbolise auspicious good fortune, the Pi Yao
is a creature with a insatiable appetite for gold and silver; precious metal
that it can take in but not expel, thanks to a punishment imposed on it following
its violation of a Law of Heaven. This
makes it a favourite image for businesses and stores in the Far East. From financial institutions to market stalls
the figure of the Pi Yao can often be seen in an attempt to attract wealth.
In symbolic Feng Shui this mythical creature is said to be
the only animal that can appease the Grand Duke Jupiter, one of the three main
annual afflictions. Upsetting or
confronting the Grand Duke is a major taboo which can result in various types
of misfortune for the occupants of a home or office. He resides each year in the compass location
of the animal of the year.
In 2013 he is spending the year in SE3, the location of the
Snake and is in direct conflict with those born in the year of the Boar whose
home is NW3. In 2014 the Grand Duke will
be at home in S2 the location of the Horse and he will be in direct conflict
with the Rat born. To aid the animal
directly opposite the Grand Duke the Pi Yao is frequently displayed in the area
of the 'conflict' animal of the year facing the affliction. This is to help alleviate serious misfortune
befalling the conflicted animal and prevent the possibility of inadvertently
offending the Grand Duke.
If the area of the Grand Duke is disturbed during the year
by digging, noise, decoration or renovation the Pi Yao is often displayed there
in an attempt to appease the Grand Duke and avoid his displeasure.
During a period of renovation, moving into a new home, going
through a series of negative events, the Pi Yao can be displayed to help ease
any inauspicious energy that might rear its head.
To the fulfillment of your
dreams
LynC
