Yellow Jasper Wu Lou Hanging

You can hang this feng shui amulet over your bed or place it next to your bed.

There are many symbols of longevity; one of these is Wu Lou. This special bottle gourd has been an icon of longevity, good health, and prosperity for many centuries. The Wu Lou, also known as the calabash is an important Feng Shui tool used in enhancing mental and physical healing, warding off physical pain and serious illness.

The traditional of the Wu Lou started in ancient China, when gourds served the purpose of carrying water on long embarkments. In addition to simply water, medicine was also stored in the gourds; this is where the image of it as a “symbol of health, vitality and immortality ” was derived.

The shape itself of the Wu Lou plays an important role in its image; it is a depiction of heaven and earth unified. The top half of the gourd symbolizes heaven, and the bottom half is earth. The use of the gourd by humans indicates the harmony between earth, heaven and humanity.

The Wu Lou is also said to have the ability to absorb bad chi, for the reason that Taoist monks use the gourd to incarcerate evil spirits. According to Chinese mythology, monks and deities of the Taoist belief made use of the gourd, trapping evil presences inside to prevent them from causing misdemeanour. This is where the Wu Lou got the ideology of being able to absorb negative chi in your surrounding.

When a Wu Lou is being used for Feng Shui, it is imperative to attach a red thread around the “neck” to enhance its energy. This Wulou is made of yellow jasper. This commanding crystal is known as the nurturing stone because it is believed to fix the ailments of the mind and emotion. It's said to provide support during prolonged illness or hospitalization and reenergizes the body. When you are going through difficult phases in life, Yellow Jasper will reward you with the courage to carry on. It will also provide perseverance so that you do not give up in overcoming treacherous obstacles. In addition to this, Jasper is reputed to stimulate the connections in your brain, creating higher intelligence, enhancing quick thinking, reenergizing the decision making process, and even intensifying sexual gratification. Jasper can reduce the negative effects of electromagnetic pollution.

Carry or hang this Wulou amulet near you as it's said to attract health energies and prevent any diseases or health problems. A thoughful gift for someone facing illness as it's believed to give them strength to recover. People who often face difficulties with bad luck you will find this charm helpful as it's reputed to absorb bad chi. Hang it in your office or car to neutralize negative energies that can harm your career or cause accidents on the road respectively. A must-have especially if your horoscope sign is afflicted by the Illness energy of the year.