Feng Shui tortoise: Vastu tips to bring wealth and luck (2024)

There are a number of animal figurines that are considered lucky, according to Feng Shui, such as the green dragon, red phoenix, white tiger and black tortoise. The black tortoise, in Chinese mythology, is considered as a spiritual creature which signifies longevity. It also helps in focusing the positive energy in the house.

To help you understand the benefits and right placement of tortoise figurines at home, here is a guide, for you to make the most of this Feng Shui element.

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Crystal tortoise face direction as per Vastu

Turtle signifies wealth. Keeping a crystal tortoise in the home or office will help one deal with financial problems and promote financial stability. A crystal turtle or tortoise also helps eliminate some Vastu defects. The tortoise figurine should be placed in the north direction, according to Vastu Shastra. The direction is ruled by the Lord of wealth, Kuber. One should note that keeping a crystal tortoise facing north direction in home or office is recommended in Vastu Shastra.

Where should a tortoise be placed at home?

Places to keep tortoise at home

• North corner: Place the turtle in the wealth zone to boost career
• Bedroom: Keep the tortoise near the bed. This helps deal with anxiety and insomnia.
• Near an artificial waterfall or fish tank: This helps magnify the power of the tortoise and is considered lucky
• House entrance: This placement protects the house from negative energies
• Backyard: This placement stabilises the positive energy of the home
• In water: Brings happiness and prosperity; metal tortoises should always be kept with its feet immersed in water. Fill water in a small metal dish or bowl and place the turtle.

Place the tortoise in your ‘Tien Yi’ direction, as it can help you in fighting illness. To determine your Tien Yi direction, you need to know your Kua number which can be calculated by adding the digits of your year of birth, till you get a single digit. Now, females should add four to this number while males should subtract 11 from this number, to get the Kua number.

Places to avoid

• Bathroom
• Kitchen

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Where to keep tortoise at home for wish-fulfilment?

According to Feng Shui, tortoise can be used for wish-fulfilment, as well. However, for this, you need to buy a tortoise made of metal that can be opened. Write down a wish on a yellow paper and keep this inside the tortoise and close it. Place this tortoise on a red cloth and keep it in a place where you can see it every day. Once your wish is fulfilled, remove the paper from the metal tortoise.

Where to keep tortoise at home for career growth?

• Place a metal figurine or painting of a black tortoise in the living room or the workplace. The tortoise figurine should have a Chinese coin in its mouth, as it represents growth in income.
• To ensure career growth, position the statue of turtle in home in a way that it faces the main door.
• Place the black tortoise in the north, near water features such as fountains or fish tanks, for career growth.
• There are different types of tortoises available in the market, made of metal, crystal, wood and stone. A stone tortoise should be placed near the main entrance, if it faces the west direction, while a metal tortoise should be placed in the north or the north-west direction. Similarly, a crystal tortoise should be placed in the south-west or the north-west direction. An earthen or wooden tortoise can be placed in the east or south-east direction of your home.

In Vastu Shastra, turtle is regarded auspicious animal. In Hindu religion, lord Vishnu took the form of tortoise in his second avatar. Keeping a figurine of turtle in home brings good luck. Crystal tortoise in Vastu brings benefits. It should be placed in the southwest or northwest side of the house.

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How to keep Feng Shui tortoise at home for protection?

The best Feng Shui placement of the tortoise, is in the back of the house. In an office environment, you can place a small tortoise behind your seating place. Outdoors, you can place a tortoise in the back of your garden. If you have a stone tortoise positioned close to a west-facing front door, it will bring protection to the main door. If you choose this application of Feng Shui, be sure that the turtle is facing towards the main door.

Where to keep tortoise to promote health?

For combating illness and promoting health, statue of turtle in home should be placed facing the best direction, for the inhabitants of the home. This is calculated by looking into one’s Kua number (a system of numerology based on your birth year and gender), the birth Feng Shui element, as well as the current Feng Shui energies for the year.

Where to keep the tortoise for positive energy at home?

The presence of a tortoise turtle in home channelises the positive energy within the house. To boost feel-good vibes turtle figures can be placed on the back garden or porch.To protect the home from negativity a turtle can also be placed at the entrance. Keeping it at the main door also helps maintain peace in the house. The minor disagreements among the family members do not turn into fights. Placing a statue of a turtle near a waterfall or fish tank is considered fortunate for the house.

Significance of tortoise in various cultures

The tortoise or turtle in home is an auspicious symbol in many cultures and is believed to bring good health, longevity and good luck. Tortoises are considered celestial animals and in both, Chinese and Hindu mythology, they are important. In Hindu mythology, the tortoise is the second incarnation of Lord Vishnu the Kurma Avatar. According to legend, lord Vishnu took the tortoise avatar during Samundra Manthan. The tortoise was sacred to the Greek god Hermes, the messenger god, who was a promoter of peace. Some native American beliefs are that the world is carried on a turtle’s back.

According to Chinese mythology, a tortoise has a life span three times longer than a crane. Thus, keeping tortoise figurines denote longevity and long healthy life. Moreover, the tortoise is a feng shui talisman of safeguard and immunity against evil forces.

Types of tortoise

To avoid any ill-effects, you should know that every turtle figurine in your home serves a different purpose. Let us see what the different types are and where they should be placed.

Metal tortoise

Metal turtles should be put in the north or the north-west direction. Such turtle figurines in home attracts good fortune into the lives of children, sharpen their minds and boost their concentration.

Crystal or glass tortoise

Tortoise figurines made of crystal or glass can be placed in the southwest or northwest directions. Such figurines promote good luck, wealth and prosperity. A crystal tortoise can face east or north direction in home or office.

Wooden tortoise

All wooden turtles or tortoises should be put in the east or south-east corner, as it tends to remove negative energies from your home. It is also beneficial for bringing positivity to the lives of your family members.

Female tortoise

One of the popular types of figurines, Female turtle in home symbolises children and family. Place this turtle in your home, to avoid any disputes within the family.

Tortoise with coins

If you can find tortoise figurines, which are depicted with Feng Shui coins, you can use it to attract money and to improve health and family life.

Triple tortoise

Three tired or triple tortoises, as per Feng Shui, symbolise harmony among family and friends. It promotes good luck, love and bonding in the family. Place this turtle in your home to protect the family from bad luck and unfortunate events.

Dragon turtle

There are unique specimens available in dragon turtle form, which is a Feng Shui cure for eliminating negative energies. It is a mystical combination of the energies of the turtle in home with the energies of the dragon.

Hematite tortoise

If you have a family member who is suffering from a terminal illness, you might choose a tortoise made from hematite for its symbolic value in combating health issues. You can also choose one made from rose quartz, as this is believed to improve love relationships.

Rhinestone tortoise

If you have been struggling with a financial crisis for a long time, you can keep a turtle made of rhinestone in the house. Keep it in the north direction of the house with its head pointing inward.

Clay tortoise

To bring stability in your life, place a clay turtle in home. This type of tortoise reduces the fluctuations in life and brings peace, harmony, longevity and money.

The green dragon

To improve your dedication, you can keep the green dragon turtle in home, which is also the guardian of the east direction.

The red phoenix

If you are seeking fame and popularity, red phoenix tortoises should be kept in the south direction, as this is the symbol of reputation.

Black tortoise

If you are seeking career growth or business development, place a black tortoise or turtle in home in the north direction.

Blue tortoise

The colour blue is associated with calmness and tranquillity and denotes the water element. According to Vastu, one can place a blue-coloured tortoise to bring calm vibes in the house.

Purple tortoise

According to Vastu, one can also keep a Purple tortoise in the house. The colour denotes respect, trust and faith.

Yellow tortoise

Yellow is a colour associated with sunlight, optimism and happiness. Moreover, it is considered an auspicious colour with spiritual vibes. Thus, keeping a yellow tortoise at home is considered lucky.

Red tortoise

A red tortoise is considered a symbol of reputation, according to Feng Shui and Vastu. Thus, one can keep this in the suitable direction to gain fame and recognition.

Copper tortoise

Invite good luck by placing a copper turtle figurine in the southeast corner, also known as the wealth sector. You can also keep the turtle near the bed, which promotes sound sleep. The copper turtle is believed to invite wealth, success and power.

Where to place different types of tortoise?

Currently, the market is flooded with different types and varieties of tortoises for home decor. You can choose and keep them according to the table given below. However, keep a few things in mind, such as:

• If you want stability in relationships, do not place a single tortoise – keep them in a pair.
• You can also keep a ‘family’ of tortoises, like a small and big tortoise together, in the south-west direction.
• For relationships, use a brass tortoise as it represents stability.

Best day to place a tortoise

According to Vastu experts, weekdays such as Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, are considered to be the best days to place tortoise figurines in the house. You can also consult the local priest or choose the auspicious time according to the Panchang(Hindu Calendar).

Benefits of keeping tortoise at home

• Tortoise figurines attract positive energy. It is believed that keeping it in your bedroom can help fight insomnia.
• Tortoises also attract wealth, prosperity, peace, good fortune and strength.
• The long life cycle of the tortoise symbolises immortality.
• Keeping tortoise in water doubles its effect.
• A tortoise brings firmness to your personal and professional life.
• Place the tortoise at the entrance, to safeguard your home from negative energy.
• Keep it near an artificial waterfall or fish tank, to magnify the power of the tortoise.
• Keeping the tortoise in the north, is good for your career.
• A mound-shaped turtle kept in the backyard, is considered essential for safety and security.
• Female turtle figurines represent children and family, which helps eliminate disputes within the family.

Benefits of tortoise for students

In Vastu and Feng Shui, keeping tortoise in a suitable direction at home can be beneficial for students as it improves concentration levels. Placing metal turtles in north direction enhances their concentration while keeping them in the northwest direction helps sharpen their minds.

Enhance home décor with good luck tortoise

One can opt for decorative items at home based on the tortoise theme to balance the ‘chi ‘or positive energy, bring good health, and also promote bonding in relationships. In a balcony or garden keep a decorative tortoise planter for good luck. One also gets miniature tortoise pots in various colours which are ideal for indoor plants. Enhance the beauty of the room with a centre table that has a tortoise as a pedestal. Turtle designed wallpaper, wall art or turtle-shaped cushion especially in the North direction increases positive energy. Turtle shaped metal Diya stands have been traditionally used in puja rooms to attract good fortune. Keep a decorative tortoise water fountain at home to attract prosperity.

Is it good to keep a live tortoise at home?

Tortoises have been associated with auspicious results when placed in the Vastu-recommended direction. Further, according to Vastu experts, keeping a live tortoise at home is highly auspicious. They denote abundance and attract wealth and prosperity in the house. A live tortoise should be kept in the north or north-east part of the house. The north direction is associated with wealth, positivity and prosperity. The north direction is associated with Kubera, the god of wealth. Hence, keeping a tortoise in this direction is regarded auspicious.

A live tortoise at home can be kept in a large tank with a few aquatic plants, basking wood, sand and adequate water. Choose the tank size that it is comfortable the tortoise.

Is it good to place a tortoise in the office?

Keeping tortoise figurines in an office or workplace is considered to be auspicious, according to Vastu. Placing a tortoise in the north corner of one’s office functions as a protector and prevents all negative energies.

Which tortoise symbolises family and children?

The female turtle denotes children and family and helps prevents any disputes that arise within the family unit.

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(With inputs from Surbhi Gupta and Purnima Goswami Sharma)

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