Rainbow Obsidian Pixius

This Rainbow Obsidian Pixiu is a captivating piece that beautifully showcases the elegant story of the Pixiu in a stunning 4.5" carving, 1.07 lbs. Made from Rainbow Obsidian, this piece reveals a mesmerizing green flash when touched by light, adding a sense of depth and intrigue to its polished surface.

Pixiu — a watchful symbol for guarding what you build

Our research spans centuries: from Li Shoude, a 12th-century chronicler, to present-day Feng-Shui historians. We traced the Pixiu (貔貅) back to early Han tomb architecture, where paired stone creatures flanked gateways as sculpted lessons in vigilance. In later folklore the young Pixiu gorged on the Jade Emperor’s treasure and left a mess in the heavens. As gentle discipline its father, the Dragon King, sealed its backside, declaring it may receive wealth but never lose it.  The story endures as a reminder to welcome opportunities while safeguarding what you earn.

Carved with a bold horn, powerful stance, and a pile of coins beneath its paws, Pixiu serves as a visual cue for steady growth and prudent management. A single figure is effective on its own; when displayed as a pair, the left-turning form (Tiān Lù) is said to invite gain, while its right-turning female partner (Bì Xiè) focuses on preservation.

Placement ideas
Set Pixiu where it naturally catches the eye—on an entry console, bookshelf, or desk corner, head turned toward open space. Toward an open window is ideal. On a bracelet, let the head point outward so there is an energetic ‘scouting’ of fresh possibilities as you move through the day.

Winged Pixiu – When artists carve the creature with prominent, out-spread wings, they spotlight speed and reach. The wings suggest a guardian able to sweep far afield, collect scattered opportunities, and carry them home before they slip away. Display a winged Pixiu near a doorway or on a work desk if your goals involve expansion—new markets, travel, or rapid growth. Its stance becomes a daily nudge to think broadly and act quickly while still guarding the gains you make.

Pixiu carrying a cub – A smaller Pixiu perched on the parent’s back speaks to multiplying results and safeguarding the next generation. The pairing symbolizes wealth that not only accumulates but also nurtures future projects, heirs, or charitable aims. Keep this version where family plans or long-term investments are managed— a home office, legacy planning folder, or bedside table—to remind yourself that disciplined stewardship today can blossom into security and opportunity tomorrow.

Key points at a glance

• Core lesson: welcome abundance, guard against waste.
• Display options: looking out front window, entrance table, office wealth corner, outward-facing bracelet charm.
• Solo vs. pair: one Pixiu offers general focus; a left/right pair separates “invite” and “preserve.”

A female Pixiu is carved with softer lines and a gentle stance to spotlight stewardship—watching over resources rather than chasing them. Pair that nurturing theme with rainbow obsidian, whose dark body flashes bands of violet, green, and gold created by microscopic mineral layers. The stone’s depth and shifting colors make it a natural emblem of grounded insight: stay rooted, see situations from multiple angles, and filter out distractions before they cloud judgment.

Together, the two symbols form a single reminder to grow wealth thoughtfully. Set the piece where you review budgets or plan investments; each time the obsidian catches the light, let the colors prompt clear, level-headed decisions, while the Pixiu’s poised posture reinforces careful protection of what you build. Ideal for a desk, entry console, or quiet study corner, this combination encourages a balanced, steady approach to abundance.