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Continue ShoppingIn Feng Shui, the tortoise is one of the very famous celestial animals or guardians which correspond to the four compass directions. Different colored tortoises represent different kind of meanings and significance. While the black tortoise represents the North, the green dragon, on the other hand, is the guardian of the East. Red Phoenix is the guardian of the South while the white tiger is the guardian of the West,
All of these four animals are considered as the guardians of the Feng Shui energy. The symbolism dates back to the beginning of the Feng Shui. When placed in the right direction, these animals are equipped to channel and then enhance energy. On the contrary, misplaced animals often hinder the proper energy flow.
Shastra plays a very important role in the lives of individuals who wish to keep all things right for keeping the Vaastu Shastra right. First, let us talk about Tortoise Vaastu Shastra first. Lord Vishnu has taken the form of a tortoise that upheld the earth and the beings at the time of the Sagar Manthan.
The Tortoise of Lord Vishnu is the second avatar and is known as a Kurma avatar. These are made up of glass, resins, wood, mud or metal. While placing the tortoise in the home or office, a few Vaastu rules need to be known and followed that will help you with a lot of benefits in your life.
There are five types of tortoise made up of five distinct materials.
The tortoise is gifted with long life, and therein Feng Shui and Vaastu Shastra, it gives long life to people in the family. Tortoise today is very popular in homes who believe in Feng Sui and Vaastu Shastra. These are made of metal, glass, resins, wood, and crystals.
There are a few rules that need to be followed while placing the tortoise in your home or office. If these rules are not followed, it can lead to adverse results and reactions. For those who are willing to increase peace and harmony in your home, placing the tortoise in the right direction is the best option to go for. This is one of the best Feng Shui gifts for any occasion.
The tortoise is considered as a celestial creature. Tortoise represents compass direction in the north, the number one and element of water. The bagua of the corner represents earned income like a business, a job along with business and career endeavors.
Tortoise also has a significant role in wish fulfilment. This is how it works:
The direction needs to be North East, southwest, and center for the tortoise that is created in earthen material like mud or resin. A Feng Shui Tortoise that is made up of metals need to be placed by North-west and North direction. For those that are made up of crystal needs to be placed in South West or North West. Lastly, the tortoise figurines that are made up of woods need to be placed either in East or South East.
Always remember to place the tortoise figures that are made of wood needs to be placed towards the East direction.
If you are thinking of putting the tortoise in the living room, it brings peace and happiness in the family.
The tortoise thus is a celestial symbol of Feng Shui which represents protection and stability against any bad fortune.
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