Pixiu tattoo manuscript design by Long Works

Pixiu is a ferocious auspicious animal recorded in ancient Chinese books and folk myths and legends. Ancient Chinese Feng Shui scholars believe that Pixiu is an auspicious animal that can turn disaster into good fortune. From ancient times to the present, emperors and common people have attached great importance to collecting and wearing Pixiu, as well as displaying Pixiu-related handicrafts or paintings. Legend has it that in addition to attracting wealth and luck and warding off evil spirits, Pixiu also has the functions of holding down houses and decorating houses. It has the meaning of Tai Sui and promoting marriage.

Pixiu has rich meanings and people believe it can bring joy and good luck. There is a very magical thing about Pixiu. He has no place for excretion, which means that what he eats never goes in and out. And his usual food is gold, silver and jewelry. Pixiu also attracts wealth. It comes from this magical place.

Legend has it that Pixiu is the guard in the heaven, responsible for the security of the heaven. He is so powerful and brave that the evil spirits are very afraid of Pixiu and dare not approach him. Because of Pixiu's powerful ability to ward off evil, he can also help people get rid of bad luck and gain more good luck and opportunities. Therefore, Pixiu also has the meaning of driving away evil spirits and avoiding villains. In traditional Chinese culture, Pixiu is often used as a decoration, from jade carvings, wood carvings and stone carvings to paintings and crafts, to tattoos, which all reflect people's yearning for beauty.

The following is a Pixiu tattoo by Youlong Pattern design manuscript