Every bracelet at PotalaStore begins with the same question our founder Yang Tso asks at the Kopan Monastery in Nepal: does this piece carry real intention? This Feng Shui Amethyst Pixiu Wealth Bracelet answers yes — natural amethyst strung alongside a hand-carved Pixiu charm, the ancient Chinese guardian believed to pull wealth toward you and lock it in. It’s not décor. It’s a working feng shui talisman, worn daily by entrepreneurs, investors, and anyone navigating a Chinese zodiac clash year. The violet beads calm your mind while the Pixiu focuses your intent. The Pixiu — Dragon’s Son That Only Eats Gold Pixiu (貔貅, also spelled Pi Yao) appears in the Shan Hai Jing (Classic of Mountains and Seas, Warring States Period, 475–221 BCE) as a winged beast with a dragon’s head and a lion’s body. The legend is direct: the Jade Emperor sealed Pixiu’s rear so it could devour gold, silver, and treasure but never release it — making Pixiu the ultimate symbol of wealth in, wealth never out. That mythology is why every serious feng shui practitioner — from Hong Kong trading floors to Silicon Valley founders who’ve read about Eastern wealth practices — keeps one close. “Pixiu guards the door. Amethyst opens the mind. Together they create the rarest combination: ambition with clarity.” Why Amethyst Amplifies the Pixiu’s Power Amethyst is purple quartz — iron impurities inside silicon dioxide create its signature deep violet. The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) rates it Mohs hardness 7, confirming it’s durable enough for daily wear in rings and bracelets. It’s also the official February birthstone and the traditional gem for 6th and 17th wedding anniversaries (GIA Gem Encyclopedia). In energy and crystal traditions, amethyst is associated with the Crown Chakra and Third Eye (Ajna) Chakra — supporting calm, intuition, and restful sleep. Where the Pixiu is active and yang, amethyst is still and yin. The pairing is intentional: you attract wealth with ambition, you retain it with clear judgment. Visible color zoning — gradients from pale lavender to deep violet inside the same bead — is the natural indicator you’re holding genuine amethyst, not dyed glass. 6 Blessings of the Amethyst Pixiu Bracelet Traditional feng shui attributes six distinct blessings to a Pixiu talisman. This bracelet adds three more through amethyst’s complementary energy: Attracts Good Luck & Fortune Generates Earth Luck (地運) Enhances Wealth & Riches Protects Person & Home Wards Off Evil & Obstacles Draws Unexpected Windfall Plus three amethyst-specific benefits: emotional balance, deeper meditation, and restful, decision-clearing sleep. How to Wear Your Amethyst Pixiu Bracelet — 5 Rules These aren’t superstitions to skip — they’re the specific instructions that determine whether the bracelet works as a feng shui tool. Follow them: Left wrist only. In feng shui, the left hand is your receiving side — wealth and energy flow in from the left. Pixiu’s head faces outward (toward your little finger), symbolizing it hunting for wealth beyond you. Never touch its eyes or mouth. Doing so is believed to confuse it or block its ability to sense opportunity. Remove before sleep, bathing, swimming, or intimacy. Keep it on during work, travel, and negotiation — the moments that matter. Don’t let strangers touch it. If someone does, rinse it briefly under running water to cleanse their energy from the stone. How to Activate & Cleanse Your Bracelet Before wearing for the first time, perform a simple kaiguang ritual (開光, “opening of light”) — the traditional Chinese consecration practice used to awaken the protective and wealth-attracting intention of a talisman. Step 1 — Cleanse Place the bracelet under full moonlight overnight, pass it through sage smoke, or hold it under cool running water for 30 seconds. Avoid salt water — it can affect the amethyst’s surface over time. Step 2 — Set Intention Hold it in both hands. Take three deep breaths. State your intention aloud — specific is better than vague. “I attract new income streams and clear financial opportunities” outperforms “I want money.” Step 3 — Wake the Pixiu Stroke the body from head to tail three times with your right index finger, avoiding the eyes and mouth. You are telling it what to hunt. Then slide it onto your left wrist, head facing out. Re-cleanse monthly, or whenever the bracelet feels energetically heavy, or after it has been handled by others. “When not wearing it: rest the bracelet in the living room with Pixiu’s head facing the main door or a window. Never on the floor. Never in the bedroom.” Who This Bracelet Is Made For Ideal for: entrepreneurs, business owners, investors, salespeople, freelancers, and anyone in a Tai Sui year (Chinese zodiac clash year, also called ben ming nian, 本命年). Traditional feng shui advises caution for children under 16, adults over 70, and pregnant or menstruating women — the reasoning is that Pixiu’s strong yang energy may be imbalanced against more yin states. This is cultural belief, not medical guidance. Specifications Material Natural amethyst (color-zoned, untreated) · Pixiu charm carved from matched amethyst Bead Sizes 8 mm (5.9–6.3″ wrist) | 10 mm (6.5–7″ wrist) | 12 mm (7–7.5″ wrist) Cord Heavy-duty elastic stretch cord — no clasp, one-handed put-on Gender Unisex Hardness Mohs 7 — appropriate for daily wear (GIA Gem Encyclopedia) Authenticity Genuine natural amethyst · visible color zoning · cool to touch · scratches glass Pre-ship ritual Each bracelet moonlight-cleansed before packaging at PotalaStore Frequently Asked Questions Which hand should I wear my Amethyst Pixiu bracelet on? Always the left wrist — your receiving side. Head of the Pixiu faces your little finger (outward). Can I sleep or shower with it on? No. Remove for sleep, bathing, swimming, and intimacy. Daily wear at work and during travel is ideal — those are the moments Pixiu acts on your behalf. How do I know the amethyst is real? Real amethyst shows color zoning (not uniform purple), stays cool to the touch, scratches glass (Mohs 7), and has faint natural inclusions. No air bubbles. If it looks too perfect, it’s likely dyed glass. What if my bracelet breaks? In feng shui tradition, a broken Pixiu bracelet is believed to have absorbed a negative event on your behalf. Clean up the beads respectfully, and replace the bracelet — it did its job. Which bead size should I choose — 8mm, 10mm, or 12mm? 8mm is classic and suits slim wrists or those who prefer subtlety. 10mm is the bestseller — visible and balanced on most wrists. 12mm makes a statement and sits well on larger wrists or for men. Can I wear it with other bracelets or a watch? Yes — stack on the same left wrist. Keep the Pixiu bracelet closest to your palm so the charm stays mobile. Avoid pairing with bracelets featuring opposing protective symbols on the same wrist.
