Tips to bring wealth and luck using tortoise in home décor

There are a number of animal figurines that are considered lucky, according to Feng Shui, such as the green dragon, red phoenix, white tiger and black tortoise. The black tortoise, in Chinese mythology, is considered as a spiritual creature which signifies longevity. It also helps in focusing the positive energy in the house.

To help you understand the benefits and right placement of tortoise figurines at home, here is a guide, for you to make the most of this Feng Shui element.

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Where to keep tortoise at home for positive energy?

• Tortoise figures can be placed in the backyard, for stabilising the positive energy at home.
• Tortoise can also be placed at the entrance, to protect your home from negative energies.
• Placing the tortoise figurine close to an artificial waterfall or fish tank is considered very lucky for the household.
• Place the tortoise in your ‘Tien Yi’ direction, as it can help you in fighting illness. To determine your Tien Yi direction, you need to know your Kua number which can be calculated by adding the digits of your year of birth, till you get a single digit. Now, females should add four to this number while males should subtract 11 from this number, to get the Kua number.
• If you place the tortoise near the bed, it will help you in dealing with anxiety and insomnia. You can keep it beside your child’s bed, if he/she is afraid of sleeping alone.
• Do not place the tortoise in the bathroom or kitchen.
• Keeping the tortoise in the east, the north or the north-west, is considered good for home and career.

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Where to keep tortoise at home for wish-fulfilment?

According to Feng Shui, tortoise can be used for wish-fulfilment, as well. However, for this, you need to buy a tortoise made of metal that can be opened. Write down a wish on a yellow paper and keep this inside the tortoise and close it. Place this tortoise on a red cloth and keep it in a place where you can see it every day. Once your wish is fulfilled, remove the paper from the metal tortoise.

Where to keep tortoise at home for career growth?

• Place a metal figurine or painting of a black tortoise in the living room or the workplace. The tortoise figurine should have a Chinese coin in its mouth, as it represents growth in income.
• To ensure career growth, position the statue in a way that it faces the main door.
• Place the black tortoise in the north, near water features such as fountains or fish tanks, for career growth.
• There are different types of tortoises available in the market, made of metal, crystal, wood and stone. A stone tortoise should be placed near the main entrance, if it faces the west direction, while a metal tortoise should be placed in the north or the north-west direction. Similarly, a crystal tortoise should be placed in the south-west or the north-west direction. An earthen or wooden tortoise can be placed in the east or south-east direction of your home.

Where to keep Feng Shui tortoise for protection?

The best Feng Shui placement of the tortoise, is in the back of the house. In an office environment, you can place a small tortoise behind your seating place. Outdoors, you can place a tortoise in the back of your garden. If you have a stone tortoise positioned close to a west-facing front door, it will bring protection to the main door. If you choose this application of Feng Shui, be sure that the turtle is facing towards the main door.

Where to keep tortoise to promote health?

For combating illness and promoting health, the tortoise should be placed facing the best direction, for the inhabitants of the home. This is calculated by looking into one’s Kua number (a system of numerology based on your birth year and gender), the birth Feng Shui element, as well as the current Feng Shui energies for the year.

Types of tortoise

To avoid any ill-effects, you should know that every turtle figurine serves a different purpose. Let us see what the different types are and where they should be placed.

Metal tortoise

Metal turtles should be put in the north or the north-west direction. Such figurines attracts good fortune into the lives of children, sharpen their minds and boost their concentration.

Wooden tortoise

All wooden turtles or tortoises should be put in the east or south-east corner, as it tends to remove negative energies from your home. It is also beneficial for bringing positivity to the lives of your family members.

Female tortoise 

Female turtle is one of the popular types of figurines that symbolises children and family. Place this turtle in your home, to avoid any disputes within the family.

Tortoise with coins

If you can find tortoise figurines, which are depicted with Feng Shui coins, you can use it to attract money and to improve health and family life.

Dragon turtle

There are unique specimens available in dragon turtle form, which is a Feng Shui cure for eliminating negative energies. It is a mystical combination of the energies of the turtle with the energies of the dragon.

Hematite tortoise

If you have a family member who is suffering from a terminal illness,  you might choose a tortoise made from hematite for its symbolic value in combating health issues. You can also choose one made from rose quartz, as this is believed to improve love relationships.

Rhinestone tortoise

If you have been struggling with a financial crisis for a long time, you can keep a turtle made of rhinestone in the house. Keep it in the north direction of the house with its head pointing inward.

Clay tortoise

To bring stability in your life, place a clay turtle at home. This type of tortoise reduces the fluctuations in life and brings peace, harmony, longevity and money.

The green dragon

To improve your dedication, you can keep the green dragon, which is also the guardian of the east direction.

The red phoenix

If you are seeking fame and popularity, red phoenix tortoises should be kept in the south direction, as this is the symbol of reputation.

Black tortoise

If you are seeking career growth or business development, place a black tortoise in the north direction.

Where to place different types of tortoise?

Currently, the market is flooded with different types and varieties of tortoises for home decor. You can choose and keep them according to the table given below. However, keep a few things in mind, such as:

• If you want stability in relationships, do not place a single tortoise – keep them in a pair.
• You can also keep a ‘family’ of tortoises, like a small and big tortoise together, in the south-west direction.
• For relationships, use a brass tortoise as it represents stability.

Best day to place a tortoise 

According to Vastu experts, weekdays such as Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, are considered to be the best days to place tortoise figurines in the house. You can also consult the local priest or choose the auspicious time according to the Panchang (Hindu Calendar).

Benefits of keeping tortoise at home

• Tortoise figurines attract positive energy. It is believed that keeping it in your bedroom can help fight insomnia.
• Tortoises also attract wealth, prosperity, peace, good fortune and strength.
• The long life cycle of the tortoise symbolises immortality.
• Keeping tortoise in water doubles its effect.
• A tortoise brings firmness to your personal and professional life.
• Place the tortoise at the entrance, to safeguard your home from negative energy.
• Keep it near an artificial waterfall or fish tank, to magnify the power of the tortoise.
• Keeping the tortoise in the north, is good for your career.

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