Customized mascot for auspicious beasts in the protection industry

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Choose a auspicious beast to protect your career, family, and life. The four spirits of Lin, Feng, Turtle, and Dragon are called the Four Spirits. These four have become constant identification mascots in Chinese life for thousands of years. Lin refers to the Qilin, also known as the benevolent beast. Dragon is a symbol of the Chinese nation. Phoenix refers to the phoenix, the king of all birds. Lin, Feng, and Long are all virtual animals created by combining Chinese thinking methods. As for the dragon, in “Er Ya Yi”, it is said that “its horns are like deer, its head is like a camel, its eyes are like rabbits, its neck is like a snake, its belly is like a silkworm, its unicorn is like a fish, its claws are like eagles, its palms are like tigers, and its ears are like cows.”. In Chinese totems, both dragon and phoenix are revered. The turtle, which symbolizes nobility, tranquility, and longevity, is also a highly respected supernatural creature.

In traditional Chinese culture, auspicious beasts are not only a part of myths and legends, but also symbolic symbols carrying auspicious meanings and beautiful wishes. Here are some famous auspicious beasts and their symbolic meanings:
Dragon: The totem of the Chinese nation, symbolizing supreme power, nobility, and good luck. It is in charge of rainwater and symbolizes good weather and national prosperity.
Phoenix: the king of all birds, symbolizing nobility, auspiciousness, and the virtues of women. It is often referred to as “Dragon and Phoenix Bringing Auspiciousness” along with dragons, symbolizing auspiciousness, harmony, and marital happiness.
Qilin: a benevolent beast, symbolizing auspiciousness, kindness, and longevity. It is said to be the “Qilin who gives birth”, indicating the prosperity of future generations and the prosperity of family business.
Pixiu: a legendary auspicious beast that can swallow all things without venting, specializing in eating evil spirits. Therefore, it is regarded as a symbol of attracting wealth and treasures, as well as suppressing and warding off evil spirits.
Turtle: a symbol of longevity, representing stability, wisdom, and auspiciousness. Ancient people often used turtle shells for divination, so turtles are also associated with predicting the future and wisdom.
White Tiger: One of the Four Symbols, representing the West, symbolizing bravery and majesty. It is commonly used for guarding and can ward off evil and avoid disasters.
Vermilion Bird: One of the Four Symbols, representing the South, symbolizing brightness, enthusiasm, and auspiciousness, with the intention of protecting peace, promoting smooth academic and career development.
Xuanwu: One of the Four Elephants, representing the north, with the image of a turtle snake combination, symbolizing longevity and resilience. It can prevent water damage and ensure safety.
Qinglong: One of the Four Symbols, representing the East, symbolizing vitality, strength, and hope, with the intention of protecting the country, benefiting the people, and bringing harvest.
Xiezhi (xi è zh ì): the legendary divine beast, which can distinguish between right and wrong, is often used as a symbol of judicial justice. The hats of ancient judges were often decorated with Xiezhi, implying clear discrimination between right and wrong, impartiality and selflessness.
犼ǒǒǒǒǒ: Also known as “Sky Watching Roar”, it looks like a dog, often standing on the ornamental column, facing outside the imperial palace, implying vigilance, loyalty, and also expecting the emperor to return.
Su’n í: One of the nine offspring of a dragon, resembling a lion. It likes to sit still and smoke, and is often carved on incense burners, symbolizing joy and tranquility, good literature, and also symbolizing exorcism and fire prevention.
Bixi (b ì x ì): also one of the dragons, resembling a turtle in appearance, with infinite strength, often carrying heavy objects, especially common under stone tablets, symbolizing longevity and stability, and having the meaning of enduring humiliation and long-term protection.
Jiaotu: Also known as a dragon, resembling a snail and clam, it is easy to close its mouth and is commonly seen on the doorbell or door cymbal, symbolizing guarding the home and preventing external evil from invading.
Taotie: a fierce beast in ancient mythology, but its image is often used to decorate ancient artifacts such as bronze ware, symbolizing greed and wealth. Later generations gradually gave it the meaning of warding off evil and avoiding evil.
Golden toad: A three legged toad is a symbol of wealth and prosperity, often placed in shops or homes, symbolizing the gathering of wealth and the prosperity of business.
Nine tailed fox: In early Chinese culture, it was a symbol of auspiciousness. Later, it gradually combined with concepts such as fox fairy and seduction, but its original meaning was still related to intelligence, change, and longevity.
These auspicious beasts not only appear in ancient architectural decorations and patterns, but also widely exist in folk stories, festivals, celebrations, and artistic creations. They are indispensable elements in Chinese culture and deeply influence people’s daily lives and spiritual world.