Fengshui and Imperial Stone Guardian Lions

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.