Stone Lion
Overview
Stone lions flank entrances to temples, government buildings and large houses. They are the placement object with the strongest documentary basis, because they are part of the architecture rather than an addition to it.
Meaning
The architectural guardian — the object most securely documented in the building tradition itself.
Traditional Interpretation
The classical rules cover material (stone), pairing (male and female), and position (flanking, facing outward). The sources treat the pair as architecture and as remedy at once, which is unusual.
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FAQ
What is stone lion in Feng Shui?
The architectural guardian — the object most securely documented in the building tradition itself. Stone lions flank entrances to temples, government buildings and large houses. They are the placement object with the strongest documentary basis, because they are part of the architecture rather than an addition to it.
Does placing stone lion actually change anything?
This database documents placement principles, not outcomes. The architectural guardian — the object most securely documented in the building tradition itself. The stone lion is the reference point for the whole category: most other guardian objects are domestic reductions of this one, and the rules descend from it.
How is stone lion read in Chinese tradition?
The classical rules cover material (stone), pairing (male and female), and position (flanking, facing outward). The sources treat the pair as architecture and as remedy at once, which is unusual. It is grouped under Earth (土) in the five-element system.
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