Other salient symbols featured on the ruyi include:
- The cloud shape of the Ruyi’s head is a stylised interpretation of the lingzhi, plant of immortality. The head of the ruyi is further adorned with five bats denoting “Five Blessings”, namely longevity, wealth, health and composure, virtue and longevity.
- The upper body is featured with four Chinese characters wufulinmen that connotes “may the five blessings descend upon this home”.
- The center is featured with the chinese character “fu” expressing the sentiment “luck”. The character symbolizes family happiness, fulfillment, good relationships and mutual love uninterrupted by illnesses, setbacks and sufferings. It also brings power, authority and wealth.
- The lower body is featured with another four Chinese characters jixiangruyi connoting every path is safe, smooth and sound. With a trouble-free mind, problem free endeavor and by freeing yourself from obstacles, you will therefore be able to attain your dreams successfully.
- The tail of the ruyi is inscribed with the symbol of five bats again.
Note: This item comes with a decorative box and is energy infused. Item comes with certificate of authenticity.
What Ru Yi symbolizes and how to display this object?
Originally, the Ru Yi was a short sword made from iron and used by ancients for self defence and for purposes of gesticulation. Later it evoluted to become a present to signify good wishes to the recipient. Some claimed it was used as a pointer of directions and others said it guards against anything unexpected. The shape was derived from lotus and some even claimed it was derived from ling tzi, a special curative fungus that cures a thousand diseases. The head of the Ru Yi is also a strong resemblance of a bat which brings fortune and good luck. Ru Yi symbolizes authority and power in the imperial courts and royal assemblies. The Ru Yi was later being regarded as the sceptre for Imperial courts and offices, which was used by high ranking government officials including empresses. Ru Yi has auspicious meanings: smoothness in endeavours and enhanced luck in undertakings. Ru Yi is also a potent symbol carried by the Tua Peh Kong, Laughing Buddha and one of the Fuk Luk Sau (3 Star Gods) and many other deities for blessings. The symbol is most suitably used to bring our career to greater heights and raise the bar for authority. The item can be displayed to ensure we get enough control over subordinates at work, increase our influential power and also if we have rebellious children. The Ru Yi can also protect you from evil, harmful people and misfortune.
Placement
- Display it in the West (family luck corner) to enhance your authority in the family, especially over your children who are rebellious.
- Display it in the Northwest of your living rooms or family rooms to energize your mentor luck. This will bring in helpful people and support from important people.
- Display it in the north sector of your living room or work desk to improve your career luck and to enable promotional opportunities. It will help you gather more support from subordinates and peers, besides having more command over difficult employees.
- For wives who are seeking more authority, control or say in the family or over your husbands, you can display it in the Southwest corner of your bedroom or living room or nien yen direction.
- To increase one’s individual luck, you can display it in your personal zodiac direction:
Rat – North
Ox – NE
Tiger – NE
Rabbit – East
Dragon – SE
Snake – SE
Horse – South
Sheep – SW
Monkey – SW
Rooster – West
Dog – NW
Pig – NW
