Golden Dragon Tortoise with Child

This good luck symbol is said to prevent all forms of backstabbing and betrayal, allowing for the opportunity of promotion.

The Dragon Tortoise, a mythical animal made of the two celestial animals, the Dragon and the Tortoise, is a smooth blend of ambition and wisdom. It is a feng shui symbol of support from important people, as well as an increase in wealth luck. Because it is such an ideal amalgamation of the qualities of both the dragon (perseverance and valiancy) and the tortoise (steadfastness and stability), it is a fantastic figure to instigate career luck and job development, defeating competition and reviving reputation.

The Dragon Tortoise itself is comprised of the body of a Tortoise and the head of a Dragon. Any effective figurine portrays this mystical creature sitting upon a pile of various prosperities, such as gold ingots and coins. There is a baby tortoise on the animal’s back, and this is a feng shui symbol that represents excellent descendant's luck, and allows for the young ones to the old of the household to be healthy, wealthy and happy. Descendant luck is the luck that governs the success a man will experience while trying to start a family with his partner.

In ancient times, the Dragon Tortoise was used by the emperor in his palace to provide longevity and ever high influence. It was also used in the homes of commoners to bring the family harmony and health. These days, the Dragon Tortoise is placed in the home of many Feng Shui enthusiasts in the hope to create good luck and good fortune. It also said to activate the abilities of luck with academics, family and wellbeing.

The Dragon Tortoise never reacts well on a confrontational basis, so never place it facing towards you in a permanent position.

In Feng Shui, this good luck symbol is used in many ways to bring around a better life:

1. Displaying this Chinese charm in the Northeast corner (Feng Shui Bagua), or on a study or work desk, is believed to assist those who are completing a foundation higher education, or who wish to improve their grades. In addition to this, the Dragon Tortoise is said to enhance the luck of the student in receiving monetary aid and merit scholarships.

2. To create the means for a blissful, untroubled life, displaying this feng shui symbol in your home, facing your main entrance is believed to help. Doing so will prevent danger from coming into your home, causing accidents and harm to family members, as well as make all your business endeavours fruitful.

3. To attain the support of influential figures in the workplace, such as your supervisors and bosses, placing the Dragon Tortoise behind your work desk or area is belived to help. In addition, this good luck symbol is believed to prevent all forms of backstabbing and betrayal, allowing for the opportunity of promotion.

4. To foster longevity luck and wellbeing for your entire family, displaying the Dragon Tortoise in the East sector of your home is said to help; according to Feng Shui Bagua 8 Life Aspiration formula, this sector influences family ties and bonds as well as health.

5. When placed in your personal Sheng Chi (Feng Shui Kua) corner of the living room, dining room or office, the Dragon Tortoise is reputed to create career luck and set the foundations for a successful, bright business life. It will create harmonious relationships with both your colleagues and superiors, as well as foster the possibilities for promotions.

6. If there are members in your family plagued with illnesses, displaying this Feng Shui cure in their “Tien Yi” (Feng Shui Kua) direction is believed to help to speed up recovery. This creature will also improve the influence of the patriarch when displayed in the Northwest sector.

7. Place this Dragon Tortoise in the Southeast sector (Feng Shui Bagua) of your home or workplace is said to enhance your profits and prosperity luck.