Using Symbols of Protection

In Feng Shui, symbolic protection is an important part of the practice. Every serious practitioner of Feng Shui will have a number of symbols of protection strategically placed to guard the gate, or the main door (or both) of their house or property.

In China, protective symbols are everywhere — at the entrances to temples, palaces, and major public buildings. The most popularsymbols are the powerful Fu dogs which are present in various shapes, sizes, and designs in millions of Chinese homes worldwide.

But, in addition to theseImperial protectors, Feng Shui also recognizes the tiger, the unicorn and various other fierce animals as protectors. Read the rest of this entry »