The feng shui of the main door is the primary criterion that will determine the fortune and misfortune of a house. To begin the new Period 9 propitiously, it is important that you change the old Door God images to have the energies renewed for better protection. More vigorous when in full military uniform, the Door Gods protect your home from misfortune and evil spirits. They will correct and subdue any harmful chi keeping them out of your house at all times. Ruthless and hazardous situations will be navigated, where you will be prevented from falling victim to situations out of your control, both physically and financially. Displaying the Door Gods can also resolve insomnia problems caused by dark energies. They will also keep robbers out of your homes. These splendid door plaques are powerful means of protecting and improving the door feng shui, securing your homes from misfortune, robbery, violence, nagas and evil spirits. Your door will therefore be protected every year against any detrimental effects. Whether you have a single or double door, you can display the pair on the left and right sides respectively by either sticking them or screwing them on the door panel facing out.
Behind the plaques consist of 5 taoist incantations:
- Stop Fox From Entering
- Stop Ghost From Entering
- Stop Spirits From Entering
- 100 Sha Chi Fix Any Area with Bad Stars
- Home Safety Blessings by Chung Kwei
Note: These pieces are energy infused and emit energy unendingly. They come with a certificate of authenticity.
The legends of Door Gods
Door Gods originated in the eastern Han Dynasty (25-220), where they were engraved on peachwood and hung at doors of homes. Then in Song Dynasty (960-1279), they were drawn on red paper and later machine printed.
According to “Classic of Mountains and Sea”, evil spirits passed between the spirit world and earth on Dusu Mountain. Fearing for the safety of humans, the Jade Emperor assigned Shen Tu and Yu Lei to guard the gate. If the spirits create troubles, they will be captured by them and fed to tigers at the foot of Dusu Mountain. Later, humans engraved their images onto peachwood and hung them on doors for protection.
Another legend said Emperor Tai Zong of Tang Dynasty (618-907) was disturbed by ghosts while he was asleep. Two generals who could succumb to nocturnal duties were then summoned to guard the door of the emperor’s bedroom. They were Qin Qiong and Yu Chi Gong who were not afraid of ghosts Their presence solved the emperor’s sleeping problems. The portrait of the officials were then drawn and displayed at door of the emperor’s bedroom and palace gates. No further commotion was heard from the spirits since then. These two brave generals were venerated as door gods and soon many homes display their images.
For those who have stayed in the Peninsula Hotel in Kowloon, Hong Kong, you will notice there are immaculate portraits of door gods guarding thie hotel. Hanging outside the hotel’s front entrance between two sheets of plate glass are two enormous gilded “Door Gods” who perform the same task and protect all those who sleep in the house from footloose evil spirits. British artist David Gillespie created the original Door Gods in 1965 and the new versions were later installed during the hotel’s renovation in 1994. Affectionately known as “Huffer and Puffer”, the modern door gods are made from bronze-woven mesh with an applique of copper and bronze foil, which was then gilded with gold leaf and painted. It took six weeks to make the new Door Gods, and there are, in fact, four of them – two on each side of the glass.
The door gods usually come in pairs, facing each other.
