Tortoise

In Chinese mythology, while the Crane is believed to be able to live at least one thousand years feeding only on water, the Tortoise is even more impressive; it can survive three times longer than that! It is for this reason that it is a huge symbol of longevity, and is highly demanded by many who wish to live long healthy lives. The Tortoise is also a feng shui representation of protection and immunity to bad intentions.
 

The tortoise, being one of the four celestial animals (among the Dragon, Phoenix and Tiger), is much revered by the Chinese and Feng Shui followers as a creator of solidity, sustenance and perseverance. As an essential item in Feng Shui landscaping, those who display a Tortoise in the North sector of their home or office will reap the many rewards that this celestial creature has to offer.

A Tortoise at the top of the bed is believed to help prevent anxieties associated with sleeping and insomnia; it will also calm children who are afraid to sleep in their own bedrooms. In your office, you can also display it behind the area where you work, where it is said to protect you from betrayal by colleagues, as well as gain insight from important icons in your field.

Click on the various designs of Tortoise / Turtle statues below to learn more about their symbolic meaning and how to benefit from their powers with Feng Shui tips on their correct placement and usage.