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The Role of the Dragon in Feng Shui Throughout History
The Magnificent Dragon of Mythical Folklore has stirred the imagination for centuries, conjuring images of power, wisdom and solemn contemplation. The Dragon is one of the four Celestial Animals, an important and powerful symbols in Feng Shui. The Dragon represents the ultimate 'Yang' symbol: vigor, courage and bravery. The Dragon is magnanimous and full of vitality and strength. Affiliated with the cardinal direction " East" based on Landscape Feng Shui, the Dragon becomes a very powerful and potent symbol when placed in this sector, although it can be placed in any other directions. In Chinese culture and in Feng Shui, the Dragon is the most auspicious and magnificent, mightiest and most sacred of all creatures and is always to be treated with great respect. Through generations, the Dragon has been the ultimate symbol of power, abundance, good luck and honor. The Dragon is said to create the precious cosmic Chi or known as the " Sheng Chi" which brings good fortune, wealth and fine health. The Dragons are a powerful cure and enhancer for business luck, bringing foresight and wisdom for the elderly, honor to the family, protecting the wearer and paveing the way for more accolades as the years go by. The Dragon frequently appears in carvings or statues holding a ball, or pearl. This can symbolize success and victory in wealth attainment and career achievement. In Chinese Astrology, the Dragon is the fifth sign of the Chinese Zodiac and its intrinsic element is earth. The compass direction of the Dragon is 97.5 degrees to 127.5 degrees. Its allies are the Rat and the Monkey and the Rooster is its secret friend. |