Imperial Stone Guardian Lions are a strong Fengshui
protection symbol. Traditionally Guardian Lions were placed in front of
Imperial palaces, temples, and government offices. As these lions are also symbol
of family wealth and social status, they were often placed in front of wealthy
homes.
The Imperial Stone Guardian Lions are always displayed as a couple (a manifestation of yin and yang, the female representing yin and the male yang). The male loin is holding a globe under his right paw, which signifies control over his domain and protection of his home. The lioness is holding a cub under her left paw, signifying strong maternal protective instincts.
According to Fengshui, correct placement of the lions is
important to ensure their beneficial effect. When looking out of a building
through the entrance to be guarded, looking in the same direction as the lions,
the male is placed on the left and the female on the right. So when looking at
the entrance from outside the building, facing the lions, the male lion with
the ball is on the right, and the female with the cub is on the left.
