The Four Guardians: Choose the One That Watches Over You
In oriental mythology, the four quarters of the world are watched by four guardian beasts. Pick yours by the season you were born, the element you lack — or simply the one that looks back at you.
East · Wood — Qinglong, the Azure Dragon
Rise, advance, achieve. The dragon of spring governs growth, ambition and new beginnings. Our Azure Dragon guardian piece carries this energy in hand-finished Chinese lacquer — the emblem of rising fortune.
→ Azure Dragon Guardian Piece — for growth and rising fortune
West · Metal — Baihu, the White Tiger
Warden of purity and protection. The tiger of autumn watches over courage and truth. The White Tiger guardian piece is a statement of protection and quiet strength.
→ White Tiger Guardian Piece — for protection and quiet strength
South · Fire and North · Water
South · Fire — Zhuque, the Vermilion Bird: the bird of summer carries renewal and passion. North · Water — Xuanwu, the Black Tortoise: the tortoise of winter holds endurance and quiet wisdom. Two guardians are already at work in our spirit bead collection — the Fire Spirit Bead and the Water Spirit Bead — with the remaining guardian pieces on the way.
→ Fire Spirit Bead — for passion and drive
→ Water Spirit Bead — for calm and wisdom
Wear the story, not just the object. Whichever guardian you choose, it arrives with a signed guardian card — and our promise: if you ever want the blessing changed, we will change it.
