Auspicious Tortoise for Longevity

The tortoise is a symbol of longevity, protection, support, wealth and prosperity. Tortoise also represents an opportunity for advancement. For women who are expecting or actively trying to conceive, this is a symbol of fertility. In Feng Shui, the tortoise signifies the protective hills of the North as well as the back support that ensures the house stays firm and strong. The tortoise was also the bearer of the magical Lo Shu square of numbers said to have been carried on its back and brought to the attention of Fu Hsi, the first legendary emperor of China to whom is attributed the authorship of the Book of Changes or I-Ching upon which all Feng Shui theory is based. The tortoise is said to conceal, within its body and the design motifs on its shell, all the secrets of heaven and earth. Place the tortoise in the North sector of your house for good life and good fortune!