Material: Brass
Diameter 12cm, Height 30cm
Size available: 2.8inches, 3inches, 4inches, 5inches, 6inches, 7inches, 12inches, 20inches
This brass Wu Lou brings blessings to the family and long life to the Patriarch of the family.
For best results, this wulou comes tied with a red ribbon to magnify and multiply the good chi.
The Golden Brass Wu Lou makes an excellent gift for elderly people during their birthdays or to someone who is constantly ill.
What the Wu Lou symbolizes and its Application in Symbolism Feng Shui:
Another symbol of longevity which also brings an abundance of divine blessings can be found in many Chinese homes today is the Wu Lou. The Wu Lou or the bottle gourd or the "calabash" is a powerful traditional symbol of longevity, good health, prosperity and an abundance of blessings.
The authentic Wu Lou is made of the gourd fruit plucked from trees, the flesh inside carefully removed and then dried. In ancient times, the Wu Lou is used to store water or potions used during traveling and expeditions. Because of the Wu Lou's role in keeping the travelers alive, it was given the name the "giver of life" and hence became a symbol of good health. The Wu Lou is also believed to contain the elixir of health, vitality and immortality. In Chinese mythology, the Wu Lou is often used by Taoist monks and deities to suck and bottle up evil spirits into it, preventing them from doing harm. Hence the Wu Lou is a powerful Feng Shui cure to absorb negative chi of its surroundings.
You can use as many Wu Lous as you like in your home to ward off bad chi and promote good fortune. Here is how you can use this fabulous enhancer to Feng Shui your way to a better life.
1. For Flying Star Feng Shui enthusiasts, the Golden Brass Wu Lou made from metal (brass) is an excellent cure to ward-off the evil influences of #2 black star in your home and office, especially if your bedroom or main door is in this location. The #2 black star is also known as the 'Sickness Star' which brings illnesses, disease, ailments and fatal health problems to occupants. Placing a metal Wu Lou in the affected sectors will dissipate these illness energies.
2. Place the Golden Brass Wu Lou beside your bed to improve your health luck and ward off illness energies, hence preventing you from any health problems. It can also be placed beside the bed of someone who is ill to speed up recovery. For better results, hang / position two of these on both sides of the bed.