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What are the four major mascots in folklore?

The Four Great House-Guarding Spirits

1. Pixiu, the four house-guarding spiritual things, is the best mascot to guard the house and ward off evil spirits. The consecrated Pixiu will bring good luck to the house. Placing these objects at home can make the home run well, drive away evil spirits, and have the effect of holding down the house;

Placement of the four mascots of the house: Pixiu: Pixiu cannot occupy the position of heaven, earth, and people. That is to say, the feet cannot stand directly on the ground, and cannot be higher than or directly on the person's head. And the Pixiu should be placed diagonally towards the door or window, not towards the main door, let alone the bed. Not only will it not ward off evil spirits, but it will also be detrimental to yourself;

2. The four major house-protecting spiritual objects Qilin, Qilin is a well-known auspicious animal. Placing it in the home can ward off evil spirits and increase the auspiciousness of the home. It will not only make the owner's career smooth, but also improve his financial fortune;

Placement of the four major town house mascots: Kirin: Place the Kirin at the entrance of the house, with its head facing outwards, to ward off evil spirits and increase the fortune of the owner of the house. The Kirin can also be placed in the Wenchang position and wealth position. position, the head should be facing outside the door or window, but not directly facing the door, so as not to offend the door god;

3. The statue of Guan Gong, the four major spiritual objects in the house, is the full-length statue of the military general Guan Yu. People regard Guan Gong as the god of protection, industry and wealth. Different shapes of Guan Gong statues have different meanings. They can ward off evil spirits and attract wealth to the house. The seated Guan Gong is also suitable for worship in families with students;

The four major town house mascots are placed: Guan Gong's statue: The Guan Gong statue should face the gate. Avoid obstructions in front and left and right sides. There should be walls on the left and right sides of the Guan Gong statue. The so-called green dragon on the left and white tiger on the right. The Guan Gong statue should face the gate. It only needs to be seven to nine meters away from the gate. Secondly, after selecting the auspicious position, the base of the statue of Guan Gong should be at the same level as your own head. This is what it means to see gods three feet up;

4. The five emperors’ money among the four major house-holding spiritual objects. Five Emperors' money generally has an imperial aura, and it is gold, so it has extremely high deterrent power. Therefore, in Feng Shui, the functions that people assign to the Five Emperors' Money are mostly to ward off evil spirits and control the house;

Placement of the Four Major House Mascots Five Emperors' Money: The Five Emperors' Money can be hung on a sacred place in the house In order to seek good luck, avoid evil, and neutralize evil spirits in the house, the Five Emperors' Money can be placed in a position with Feng Shui problems, or it can be carried with you...