There are many styles of jade! What are the special features of these jadeite in the shape of mythical beasts?

There are many different patterns carved on jade, among which mythical beasts are also very common.

The mythical beasts on jade are mostly auspicious animals. Since ancient times, they have been regarded by the Chinese as mascots that bring good luck. So, what is the meaning of these mythical beasts ?

dragon

One of the most common and popular styles of jade jewelry is the dragon.

The dragon is the supreme symbol of power and status of ancient emperors. It is also the first of the auspicious beasts that can help the people solve their problems and call the wind and rain.

Therefore, the symbolism of the Jade Dragon is great ambitions, a bright future, good luck, and the ability to ward off evil and avoid disasters .

The jade dragon is also very suitable for children to wear, symbolizing the emergence of many talented people .

Kirin

In Chinese mythology, the Qilin is a docile mythical beast . Whenever a Qilin is born, the world will be peaceful; wherever a Qilin appears, there will be auspicious signs.

The symbol of the Jade Qilin is intelligence, auspiciousness from heaven, and both ability and virtue . In the Qing Dynasty, the patterns on the patches of first-rank officials were either a crane or a unicorn.

Giving the Jade Qilin to students symbolizes success and standing out from the crowd .

Phoenix

The phoenix is ​​the leader of all birds and is commonly known as the king of birds. The ancients believed that the phoenix was a divine bird that could quell chaos in the world, and its status was second only to the dragon.

In ancient times, the phoenix symbolized the highest representative of feminism, that is, the queen.

The Jade Phoenix symbolizes auspiciousness from heaven and peace in the world . If it is carved together with a dragon, it means auspiciousness of dragon and phoenix .

The Jade Phoenix also symbolizes noble character . It comes from "Hui Zi Xiang Liang": "(The phoenix) will not stop unless it is on the Chinese parasol tree, will not eat unless it is on the lian fruit, and will not drink unless it is on the sweet spring."

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Pixiu is the ninth son of the dragon. It is a auspicious beast that can ward off evil spirits and is also known as Tianlu. The Chinese people’s belief in Pixiu is second only to that of the dragon. The Pixiu has a mouth but no anus, it only takes in but not gives out, and it feeds on wealth from all directions.

Pixiu is different from Qilin. Pixiu is a ferocious auspicious beast , while Qilin is a docile auspicious beast. Legend has it that the Pixiu has a particularly strong sense of protecting its master, so it has the effect of warding off evil spirits .

The meaning of the jade Pixiu is to attract wealth and fortune, ward off disasters and evil spirits, and eat wealth and keep it . People who do business can try to keep a jade Pi Xiu hanging by their side.

Golden Toad

Legend has it that Liu Hai, a favorite disciple of Lu Zu Lu Dongbin, had great magical powers and was able to subdue demons and bring benefits to the people.

One day, he met a toad spirit and broke one of his legs. Then the toad spirit was tamed by Liu Hai. This toad spirit has a special trick, which is to spit out gold, silver and jewels.

Liu Hai thought this was a good thing, so he asked the toad spirit to spit out money for him to give to the poor. The saying " Liu Hai plays with the golden toad and fishes for gold coins at every step " comes from this.

Therefore, the Emerald Golden Toad has become a magic weapon for attracting wealth and fortune , and Liu Hai has also become one of the gods of wealth. The emerald golden toad also symbolizes a lot of wealth.

If it is a golden toad ornament with money in its mouth, the toad should be placed facing inside the house, implying that all the money will be spit out into the house.

The golden toad ornament with no coins in its mouth should have its head facing outwards, which means eating money from outside.

Dragon Turtle

Dragon turtle, also known as Ao. The dragon turtle has a dragon head and a turtle body, combining the attack power of a dragon with the defense power of a turtle.

Therefore, the jade dragon turtle symbolizes protecting the home, attracting wealth, dispelling evil, warding off evil spirits, longevity, gathering wealth, and power .

If the Jade Dragon Turtle is given to students, it means being the best and having a place on the list of successful candidates.

There are many styles of mythical beast carvings in jade. " Jade has meaning, and the meaning must be auspicious. " Each mythical beast has a different meaning.

Buying a piece of jade with a mythical beast pattern during the Chinese New Year or other festivals is a good choice, whether for your own use or as a gift to others.

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