The other day I wrote about the – THREE CELESTIAL GUARDIANS. The post included a brief description of the Pi Yao (also called or spelled as Piyao, Pixie, Pi Xie, Pi Xiu, Pixiu). However, I feel that there’s a need to discuss more about the Pi Yao, because aside from being part of the 3 Celestial Guardian, the Piyao on it’s own is a powerful celestial being, when its image is worn or displayed, bestows great merit of protection and wealth!
The Pi Yao, like the Dragon, although highly revered and considered as really powerful, are not meant to be worshipped. The Fu Dogs and Piyaos are usually placed and used as temple, imperial court guardians. However, unlike the Fu Dogs, Pi Yao are also usually placed outside business establishments, banks to act not only as guardians but also as wealth catchers. There are some establishments in China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan that has the Fu Dogs in their gate or outer door and a pair of Pi Yao in the main entrance or in the lobby.
As mentioned, the Pi Yao or Pi Xie is a mystical creature that is particularly powerful and auspicious. It is said to have a voracious appetite that is infinite. The interesting part is that the Pi Yao does not have an anus, which means things only go in but never come out. On top of that, the Piyao as directed by the Jade Emperor is only able to eat gold and silver. It is therefore a favorite must-have for businessmen and merchants who wants money to come in and not spill out a dime. It is no wonder that Pi Yao can often be seen in banks, casinos, foreign exchange markets and finance companies in Oriental countries. I mentioned earlier that traditionally, a Piyao is not an animal meant to be worshipped, but, in countries like Thailand and Cambodia, people worship the Pi Yao and offer incense and flowers within business premises. Having said this, if your Piyao is made of natural crystal its okay to light an incense in front of your Piyao not to worship it but to cleanse it from a negative ‘energies’. 
Aside from this, the Chinese adore the Pi Yao because of its very protective, obedient and loyal nature. It is believed that the Pi Yao will always try its best to grant its owner’s wishes and protect its owner from injuries. Because of these capabilities, smaller versions of Pi Yao are often worn as amulets. Many stories have been told where victims of car accidents or robbery assaults surprisingly escaped the ordeal unharmed and found out later that the Pi Yao amulets they were wearing or keeping had mysteriously broken into two or damaged. It is said that their Pi Yao had sacrificed themselves to protect their owner. Treat your Pi Yao like it’s a real pet – pat them, rub them – a happy Pi Yao will go the extra mile to grant your wishes.
Always TRY to get a Pi Yao with an active stance.
Using a Piyao with a lazy stance, such as the one in the picture, will still work. But since we want the Yang energy of the Piyao, an active stance which translate to a Yang posture is preferred.
Pi Yao is also a wonderful symbol to appease the Grand Duke Jupiter or Tai Sui. Depending on your horoscope sign, you might be offending the Grand Duke in a particular year, directly or indirectly. If your horoscope sign is in conflict with the Grand Duke, you will suffer a year of bad luck and obstacles. Those afflicted with Tai Sui should display the Pi Yao where the annual Grand Duke Jupiter resides in your home as well as carry a Pi Yao protection amulet. The person with the Chinese horoscope sign that is in direct conflict with the Grand Duke Jupiter MUST wear a Pi Yao charm either as a pendant or as a bracelet throughout the year of affliction to guard himself or herself from misfortunes. This practice is highly recommended by Feng Shui enthusiasts.
Gold Piyao pendants worn as amulets are also very auspicious.
On top of that, placing a pair of Pi Yao facing the main entrance and/or the direction of the Grand Duke Jupiter will help ward off the negative effects brought about by the negative energies of the Grand Duke Jupiter.
Again, as much as possible, please stick to the Piyao with an active stance. The one in the picture is with a lazy stance which connotes Yin posture. It will still work but Yang posture is preferred.
Hi can you please email me and tell me what I should do with my pixiu? My pixiu is slightly damaged. I’m very sad because I adore it so much.. I don’t know what to do about its damage and I wonder if it’s still “alive”. It is a gift from my beloved auntie and I brought it along to Bangkok during my vacation. And I accidentally left my handbag in the cab with my Pixiu attached to it.. Eventually I had to pay the cab driver 3000 baht to get my Iphone 4, Coach purse and my Gucci wallet (passport, credit cards, identitiy card and money). Sometimes I think, if my Pixiu did not come along, I wonder if I could get my things back from the Thai cab driver. And when I received this Pixiu, I already started to love it and believe in it.
Unfortunately, there’s nothing you can do about your Pixiu or PiYao. You really have to get rid of it by burying it under the ground, either on your garden or backyard. If this is not available, you can also cover it with a red cloth and throw it on a deep water river or sea. If this is still not possible, you can just temporarily cover it in red cloth put it in your drawer or cabinet, and do either one of the three things mentioned above once you have the opportunity.
With regards to your emotional attachment to the Pixiu, you just have to realize that the Pixiu might have saved you from a something bad.