Lillian Too’s Irresistible Feng Shui Magic: Magic and Rituals for Love, Success and Happiness

Very advanced Feng Shui adepts know how to discern the exact locations of the dragon’s body across the country, and so determine the more auspicious parts that represent special spots of prosperity. They are able to tell with remarkable accuracy where to find the five claws of the dragon, where power abounds, and also the belly, where prosperity is generated. Most importantly, they can find the head and tell you where the two eyes of the dragon are situated. To date it has been a closely guarded secret, but Feng Shui experts who can locate the head and eyes of the dragon can show you how to dot the eyes of the dragon, bringing him to life. When the dragon is awakened its breath fills the surrounding environment with copious amounts of yang energy, and any home located there will enjoy tremendous good fortune.

Tall buildings at strategic points in cities are said to represent the eyes of the dragon.

In the past, dotting the eye of the dragon required nothing more than the strategic placement of big boulders at certain places in a village or city. This would enable the dragon to see, thereby igniting its protective powers. Today, however, many Feng Shui masters agree that boulders are insufficient. Instead, they suggest that the best method of dotting the eyes of the dragon is to build large, tall buildings at strategic points. These buildings should stay lit at all times so that they look like the eyes of the dragon when seen from the skies above. So if you believe that the American dragon has its head in California, then it is easy enough to fly over the cities of Los Angeles and San Francisco to locate the buildings that symbolize the dragon’s eyes. With the wealth emanating out of Silicon Valley, it seems likely that the eyes of the dragon have already been awakened.

In Hong Kong, the dragon’s head is believed to be in the Tsimshatsui area, where tall, grand buildings abound. Local people maintain that there are nine dragons in this part of Hong Kong, thereby giving rise to its name Kowloon, meaning nine dragons. In Beijing, there are stunning nine-dragon walls in the Forbidden City and in the Heibei park, and in Hong Kong there is a beautiful reproduction of these walls near the waterfront in the Causeway bay area. These nine dragon walls offer celestial protection to the cities and their residents, guarding them against natural disasters.

In the Malaysian peninsula there are two dragons living along the main range of mountains. One has its head on the northeastern outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, and the other has its head on the island of Singapore, where many high-rises dotted the eyes of the peninsular dragon a couple of decades ago hence, together with other auspicious rituals and symbols, resulting in tremendous economic wealth for its people. Malaysia recently completed the Petronas twin towers, the two tallest buildings in the world, which may well represent the eyes of the Malaysian dragon.

And of course Europe is a continent that abounds with dragons. There are numerous dragons in the Alps, the most important being the five dragons emanating outward toward France, Germany, and Italy —so these and all the countries that surround the wonderful hidden abodes of fire dragons have prospered. The fortunes of European countries will surely be considerably enhanced if the major capital cities started building more skyscrapers, as this would be akin to dotting the eye of their dragons, thereby awakening them.

How to “Dot the Dragon’s Eyes”

Invite the dragon into your home and dot his eyes so he comes alive. You can use porcelain, brass, or golden dragons or paintings. Do not make your dragon images too large. When the dragon overwhelms your home the chi becomes unbalanced. Also, not all homes can sustain the powerful energy of the dragon, so start modestly — dragon magic is only effective when balance is exercised. If there are people in the home born in dragon and tiger years then the dragon is more compatible with the home. But homes with people born in dog years should keep the dragon small.

Porcelain and metal dragons can have their eyes awakened with a simple but powerful ritual. Select a dragon day from the Chinese Almanac, and between 7am and 9am in the morning, the dragon hour, using a new brush and some black ink (preferably ink block) dot the eyes of your dragon. Make sure the dragon is facing east when you do this ceremony. If you have purchased a dragon painting make certain the eyes are bright and open and, when you hang it up in your home, symbolically light up the two eyes with an incense stick.

A luck-bringing dragon can be awakened by “dotting” his eyes. You can do this using a brush and black ink block.

Placement of the Dragon in the Home

Place a small dragon sculpture or painting in your living room, if possible facing east. Always use a compass to get the direction correct. A dragon can live inside or outside the home and still bring you money. A fat dragon that looks well fed and prosperous is preferable to a thin hungry dragon, and the best image is of the dragon holding the wish-fulfilling pearl.

The dragon should always be placed facing water since the presence of yang water makes dragon symbols awaken and exude the precious breath of chi. So when you create water features in the home, like aquariums, it is a good idea to place a dragon close by. If big water — the sea, a lake, a swimming pool, or a river — is close to the home, have at least one dragon facing that body of water to bring prosperity. If you do not have any water bodies or features inside or near where you live, then place the dragon next to the kitchen sink because this water symbolizes clean water flowing in to the home.

The dragon should always be placed facing water since the presence of yang water makes dragon symbols awaken and exude the precious breath of chi. So when you create water features in the home, like aquariums, it is a good idea to place a dragon close by. If big water — the sea, a lake, a swimming pool, or a river — is close to the home, have at least one dragon facing that body of water to bring prosperity. If you do not have any water bodies or features inside or near where you live, then place the dragon next to the kitchen sink because this water symbolizes clean water flowing in to the home.

Never place the dragon inside the toilet or bathroom or even facing the toilet or bathroom, since this signifies that your money is being washed away. Even when the dragon is facing the sea if there is a toilet in between then symbolically the wealth has been flushed away.

Never hang or place a dragon image in the south, the sector of Fire.

Never position a dragon image above a fireplace since this implies that the fire energy is burning him.

Never use a dragon carpet or rug since this is highly inauspicious. How can you succeed when you continually step on the symbol that brings success? It is for this reason that I always buy carpets with nondescript designs, or with images that mean nothing to me. Flowers and plants are good images because walking on petals and flowers denotes good fortune.

Never have a dragon image in the bedroom, because it becomes excessively yang.

Sending Wish Balloons to the Sky Dragons

Choose balloons that are brightly colored, and make sure you have an assortment of reds, yellows, whites, pinks, and lavenders. Do not use balloons that are blue, green, or black since you want to release yang, rather than yin, energy.

The Chinese believe that dragons fly ever upwards and that the soaring chi of the sky dragons has the power to propel all your wishes into the cosmos. A great way to communicate your wishes to the great sky dragons is to release specially prepared wish-fulfilling balloons into the skies. Buy yourself a collection of helium-filled balloons and take them to the park or any open ground. On a slightly windy day when the sun is not too bright, look for places where beautiful clouds gather against blue skies, and let your balloons go with your wishes into the universe. This is a stunning way of attracting love into your life, improving your career prospects, and of drawing forth the great healing powers of the Universe to cure someone who is ill.

Get a black felt-tip pen and compose your message. You do not have much space on which to write, so do make certain that you construct your words carefully beforehand. If you want someone to share your life with, think through the kind of partner you want. If looks are important to you put in something that directly addresses physical appearance. If financial security is important describe that too. If you have a burning ambition, write out a description of how you see yourself. If your wish is to see someone cured, write that person’s name down and describe his or her recovered state. Be as specific as you can. Remember that the goal is to send your clearly worded message into the Universe so that the winds and the waters of the environment help actualize your wishes for you.

Let the sky dragons make your dreams a reality. Write your wish on a yang-colored balloon, such as red or purple, and launch it into a bright blue sky.

Put one wish on one balloon. This will focus the energy of the balloon on your one wish. When you have finished writing the words that best describe your heart’s desire, gently release the balloon. Watch it as it flies high into the sky. When it suddenly vanishes from sight your wish has entered into the energy stream of the environment. If you have several wishes, you should send up one balloon at a time. If you know some mantras, chant them as you send your balloons soaring upwards; visualize them transforming into orbs of bright golden light with your message clearly emblazoned upon them.

When you have released all your balloons, forget about the wishes you have sent into the skies. Let the winds and the waters, the clouds and the sky dragons actualize your wishes for you. You will be surprised how powerful this ritual can be. It is not necessary to worry too much about your wishes once you have released your balloon. You must be careful to practice a certain detachment to the outcome of wishes, because this will enhance the strength of your messages. If you fret too much about the messages you send you will be sending out negative vibrations that could transform positive outcomes into obstacles.

Dragons as Protective Talismans

Belief in the spirit world and in the existence of powerful practitioners of “negative magic” is widespread in all Asian countries. This has made the use of protective talismans — often incorporating the image of the dragon and accompanied by special prayers, mantras, or magic words — an important dimension of Feng Shui practice. Different types of dragons are believed to ward off different types of negative vibration.

Wearing the Dragon Image

If you can find a gold and diamond dragon clip or a pin, wearing it correctly brings you powerful protection. Anyone can wear the dragon image and benefit from it — even those born in the year of the dog. The principal point to remember is that you should never have the dragon on your heart — so do not wear this symbol as a long pendant. However, when worn around the neck the dragon offers protection, so that a short pendant is acceptable. You can also wear the dragon as a pin or clip on your collar. For men, place the dragon on the left collar and for women, wear the dragon on the right collar. This turns the dragon into an amulet of protection, which can successfully ward off all manner of disease, illness, and accident.

Dragon rings should likewise be worn on the left hand for men and on the right hand for women. This will create powerful chi, which protects you from what are referred to as “devil men” — people who would plot against you and cause trouble behind your back. If you happen to be sleeping in a room afflicted by bad flying star numbers, wearing the dragon symbol on your body also affords you protection.

To use the dragon as an amulet or symbol of protection and good fortune, it is a good idea to differentiate between the three main types of dragons —the Tien Lung, or Sky dragon, the Shen Lung, or Sea and Rain Dragon, and the Ti Lung, or Earth dragon. Of the three, the Tien Lung dragon is acknowledged as the most powerful. He has five claws and is the imperial dragon usually drawn in gold and pictured coiling between swirls of clouds and breathing tongues of fire as he chases after the pearl. The Tien Lung brings power and nobility.

The Sea Dragon is the king of the four cardinal directions. He rules his domains from crystal palaces and is said to bring great wealth for those who successfully attract his presence or live near his water domains. The Shen Lung breathes foam and is often depicted blowing spouts of water. This is the dragon that brings prosperity. If you have a dragon in your home placing it near water transforms it into the Shen Lung.

Placing an image of the Sea and Rain Dragon, Shen Lung, near water in your home brings prosperity. The Earth Dragon, Ti Lung, brings all-round good fortune. The Sky Dragon, Tien Lung, brings great power.

The Earth dragon lives in marshland, hidden in undulating hills and mountains. It has a small neck, a hornless head, and a crimson body with a green back. Earth dragons are benevolent creatures whose powerful cosmic breath brings all-round good fortune. Having good Feng Shui automatically attracts the earth dragon’s largesse. However, incurring his wrath by disturbing his veins through mindless earth digging and excavation incurs his wrath and brings grave misfortune to those who dare to do so.

The Magic of the Nine Dragon Sons

The true dragon has nine sons, each of whom has a different appearance and possesses different attributes and powers. Described in some of the older Chinese classics, few people today are familiar with them. These sons of dragons traditionally appeared on bells, temple rooftops, palaces, and swords and express the nine distinct applications of the dragon image as a kind of amulet.

Tien Lung is the imperial dragon, his five claws chasing the precious pearl.

Engraved on goblets and wine glasses, the dragon symbol brings plenty to drink, on medicine bottles it invokes the healing powers of the dragon sons. If used to decorate the covers of books and literary works the dragon brings knowledge and scholarship. When the dragon image is carved on door handles it brings precious yang energy to main entrance doors thereby enhancing the luck of good directions. And finally, if you display the symbol of the dragon carp —the fish that jumps across the dragon gate, or lung men, to become a scholar, thereby transforming into a dragon —you will attract the powerful chi of scholastic success. Many Chinese people believe that if you place the image of the dragon carp above your main door, it is said that as you cross the threshold each morning and go off to work you will have successfully become a dragon!

Pu Lao, the first dragon son, acts as a protector. Carved on bells and gongs to warn of danger, he ensures security, safety, and protection from all your enemies.

Chu Niu, the second son, is carved onto musical instruments and brings musical excellence. Having a dragon carved on to your musical instrument will ensure some measure of fame in a musical profession.

Suanni, the third son, is embroidered on robes and jackets. He brings a life of comfort, luxury, and great wealth. Look for robes and coats that have the dragon image embroidered in gold and silver thread and you too could live like an emperor! I have just such a jacket and the dragons imbue the jacket with a very special energy. Every time I wear it I feel like an empress indeed!

Yaitzu, the fourth son, is carved on sword hilts at the point where the blade is fitted onto the handle. Yaitzu goes bravely forth into battle and is the inspiration of many an aspiring warrior. If you want the luck of a hero and the courage of a soldier, carry a dragon sword.

Chih Wen, the fifth son, adorns bridges, temple tops, and the roofs of large mansions to protect the household from fire. If you live near a volcano or in a place that is susceptible to fire, placing a dragon image on your rooftop will ensure protection for the household.

Chaofeng, the sixth dragon son, is also carved onto rooftops and on the eaves of temples. He possesses the power to overcome the negative powers of evil and wandering spirits, thereby protecting the home and ensuring that none of these spirits can gain entrance. Placing this dragon above the door or on the rooftop of your home will create the essence of both the fifth and sixth sons.

Pihsi, the seventh dragon son, is the one with supernatural powers. This is a dragon possessing enormous strength and a fantastic knowledge of literature. He is carved onto stone tablets and pedestals. If you want the luck of the scholar and the wisdom of the sages, place a pair of tablets carved with a dragon’s image inside your home to simulate the spirit and prodigious power of Pihsi.

Pahsia, the eighth dragon son, is carved at the base of great monuments. This ensures that the monument will never fall, because this is the dragon that ensures a good foundation. If you, too, place a dragon image at the bottom of your foundations, you will create the chi essence of this powerful dragon, ensuring a sturdy home.

Pikan, the ninth son, is a scaly, one-horned dragon that resembles the Pi Yao —the best creature to pacify the Grand Duke Jupiter, the God of the year who can cause havoc if disturbed (see here (#litres_trial_promo)). Pikan also has the power to overcome the Grand Duke Jupiter. So if you choose to wear this dragon’s image or use it in your home you can safely sit facing the Grand Duke, even though this usually results in bad luck and misfortune. Remember if you do so that you must use an image of a dragon with one horn only, or you will not have successfully evoked the spirit of Pikan.

The Pi Yao, also known as Pi Kan, helps appease the bad influence of the Grand Duke Jupiter.

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