Qilin. Feng Shui bestiary

A talisman such as Qi Lin symbolizes the festival, long life, joy, splendor, wisdom and the appearance of famous descendants. Sometimes Qi Lin is called the dragon horse. He is characterized by the fact that he has gentleness, benevolence and kindness in relation to all living things, to any creatures.

This talisman is also called a unicorn in Feng Shui, despite the fact that Chinese tradition his image is absolutely not similar to the image of its Western European version that is familiar to everyone. However, the Chinese unicorn also carries a mystical good omen. The Chinese believe that he is almost always alone, and appears only during the reign of a truly outstanding leader or at the time when a truly great sage is born. This talisman is used when it is necessary to help children achieve success. In Feng Shui, it is recommended to use figurines or images of Qi Lin for those women who have a desire to have a child. But in the practice of Feng Shui, the main function of this talisman is to attract wealth and eliminate negative influences.

In terms of placing this talisman in a room, only one requirement must be met: Qi Lin must be facing the exit. They believe that this symbol can be used for no more than one year, and then buy a new one.

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Qi Lin is quite strong in itself - that is why for its fruitful and efficient work absolutely no manipulations are required. It should be noted that this talisman “loves” listening to songs and folk tales, causing him to become much kinder to his owners.

The legend of Qi Ling says

In various legends, it serves the Taoist sages as a riding animal, and also brings amazing children from the sky. The Chinese Unicorn is considered a harbinger of happiness; in addition, its appearance speaks of the coming to power of a wise ruler or the birth of a great sage. Its appearance marked events such as the birth and then death of Confucius. IN Chinese legends there is also a mention of him in connection with some events that are important for the history of this country.

The story of Qi Ling by a Feng Shui master

The phrase “qi lin” itself is interpreted as a combination of two separate concepts. The word "qi" denotes the masculine principle, i.e. Yang, the energy of creation, driving force, and “lin” is feminine, i.e. Yin. This animal has a dragon's head, deer antlers, cow's hooves and a lion's tail. It is covered with a shell and scales. According to ancient legend, Qi Lin is one of the nine sons who were born to the dragon; he is the one who can distinguish between evil and good. The lifespan of this animal (also according to legend) is estimated at more than three thousand years.

The very first mention of Qi Ling in China can be found in Confucius. Images of this animal appeared in 25–220 AD. AD - in the era of the so-called Later Han Dynasty.

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editor, 03/13/2010

- a charming creature of Chinese mythology, appearance which has a remarkable combination of the body of a deer or horse, the head of a dragon, it is covered with fish scales, with the tail of an ox, with a horn on its head like a medieval unicorn. In general, complete consistency of all excellent qualities taken from noble animals in the Chinese sense. Wonderful beast associated with sages and wonderful rulers, and can only be seen when a sage like Confucius is born.
Ancient texts mention that if you meet a qilin, a person will be born whose name will be glorified for centuries.
The legendary Emperor Yao and Shun were born after the appearance of the wondrous beast. Confucius's mother was in a position when she suddenly saw the tracks left by the beast. She followed the beast and found it in the temple. This is the reason that Chinese wizards and Taoist sages recommend that after visiting a temple, when people pray for the birth of a child, they purchase an image of a qilin and bring it home. Especially in this case, the qilin, which has a child on its back and holds a magic scroll in its mouth, helps.

It is considered one of the four noble animals and sometimes replaces the tiger, thus being associated with the west and autumn.
Everything related to luck, prosperity, joy, goodwill, honesty, benevolence, and longevity has a direct relationship with the qilin.

Qilin is a powerful symbol in Feng Shui. He releases cosmic flows of chi energy from his dragon head and brings great benefits to those around him in feng shui. The qilin is loyal to its owner and is easy to tame, like a beautiful, smart horse.
Its energy represents strength, great hard work, a competitive spirit and ambitious plans in a good sense, good health, perseverance. It also has the scales of a carp, which is associated with prosperity and abundance. The pattern on the back of the qilin was used for the first trigrams of the bagua, the definitive concept of feng shui.

Qilin is an excellent support for influential and respectable people. U chinese emperors there were always Qilin figurines next to important documents or state seals. A large image of Qilin is always present in hotels, casinos, antique stores, and large industrial facilities. A wonderful beast is an extremely lucky symbol of fortune. He is usually depicted standing or sitting on coins or gold bars, representing a stable and unlimited source of income.

Having a “qilin” in your environment, you can hope not only for material prosperity, a successful career, but also for harmony in life. family life, healthy offspring, longevity.

A pair of “qilin”, one of which is held with a hoof globe, and the second – a small “qilin” – is best placed at the entrance doors, as the door patron gods of a company, house, mansion, facing the doors. A male qilin holding the globe indicates importance and position in society outside the home. A qilin with a child, respectively a female, indicates well-being in household chores. Like “fu” dogs, they provide complete final protection, repel bad influences, envy evil people. Qilin “feed” the happy qi energy entering the house and, on the contrary, get rid of the unfavorable energy.
Images of qilin can be hung on both sides of the doors if front door located in front of the elevator.
One or two qilins should be placed in the eastern sector with their faces towards the entrance to the room, which will also protect all household members from danger and harm that come from outside. The qilin brings only good luck and happy blessings to the home.
Three “qilin” are an excellent defense against Tai-Sui, which threaten robbery (fire), disharmony, lawsuits, quarrels, making enemies, etc. A set of qilin, preferably made of metal, is placed in a room located in the northern sector of the home and facing north, so that everyone can see them.

Tai Sui are the sixty heavenly generals who assist the Jade Emperor when it comes to the affairs of mortal people. They are also called Gods of the Cycle. The feature or weapon of each of them outlines the year. If, for example, Tai Sui holds a pen, then the year will be unfavorable politically. In feng shui, the area of ​​the house corresponding to the Tai Sui statement in it should not be disturbed (in 2010 - east).
In 2010, in the Year of the Tiger - God of the Year Great General Wu Huan. In China, Feng Shui practitioners highly respect it and are afraid to offend it, lest it cause irreparable damage or disaster. In 2010, “tigers,” “monkeys,” “snakes,” and “boars” should be especially careful in their relations with the Great General.

General Yin Wu Heng

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Chinese unicorn Qilin

Qilin(Chinese: 麒麟, pinyin: qílín) - in Chinese mythology, a miracle beast, the main one of 360 animals living on land. It is sometimes included in the list four noble animals along with the Chinese dragon, phoenix and turtle - instead of the tiger.

An eastern unicorn about a meter tall. His image is slightly reminiscent of a Chinese dragon. When walking, he tries not to touch any living creature, including grass and small insects, so its gait looks somewhat strange from the outside - it seems that the unicorn is dancing.

Qilin- a kind of chimera: as a rule, it has several horns, green-blue scaly skin, a body with the hooves of a horse or deer, a dragon's head and a bear's tail.

He lives for at least 2000 years, but only a select few can see him (for example, they saw him shortly before the death of Confucius). Like the European unicorn, the qilin symbolizes longevity and prosperity. Thanks to this, his images were often applied to imperial household items.

Chinese sailors recognized the qilin in the African giraffes that were delivered to the imperial court. Male babies can sometimes be seen on the back of the qilin. Like the stork in the European tradition, this qilin, according to the Chinese, brings a long-awaited heir to happy parents.

He does not eat living creatures, but feeds on wonderful grains. According to some versions, the qilin can even walk on water and fly. According to myths, the lifespan of the animal is about 3 thousand years. The qilin carved on tombstones is supposed to protect them from evil spirits, and also escort the dead to heaven.

However, over time, the qilin changes its appearance and functions. Thus, the crypt of Emperor Wendi is decorated with two qilins in the form of unicorns with a strong lion body and clearly defined wings. Symbolizing peace and tranquility, the qilin acquired the features of a bearer of power and strength.

기린 , 麒麟 ) - mythical creature, known in Chinese and other cultures East Asia. It is sometimes included in the list of the four noble animals along with Chinese dragon , phoenix And turtle- instead of tiger.

Description

Evolution of the image

We find the first mention of it in Confucius, and stone images of him appear during the period Later Han. In sources of that time, the qilin is described as an animal resembling a deer (ox) with one horn ending in a soft cone, with a cow's tail and horse hooves, over 3 meters in height. While moving, it did not harm even a bug. Moreover, when walking on the grass, the qilin did not crush it. He does not eat living creatures, but feeds on wonderful grains. According to some versions, the qilin can even walk on water and fly. According to myths, the lifespan of the animal is about 3 thousand years. The qilin carved on tombstones is supposed to protect them from evil spirits, and also escort the dead to heaven.

However, over time, the qilin changes its appearance and functions. So the emperor's crypt Wendi decorated with two qilins in the shape of unicorns with a strong lion body and clearly defined wings. Symbolizing peace and tranquility, the qilin acquired the features of a bearer of power and strength.

In the years 76-88 (Han Dynasty), the palace chronicle mentions 51 cases of the appearance of the qilin.

In feng shui

IN feng shui symbolizes long life, festival, splendor, joy, famous descendants and wisdom. It is recommended to use images or figurines of a qilin for women who want to have a child. The talisman should be facing the exit from the room.