The Ru Yi, or the “sceptre of power”, is one of the most influential fengs shui symbol of authority, guidance and command. In ancient China, the Ru Yi was used by almost everyone in the Imperial courts and offices, as well as government officials and Dynasty empresses. The Ruyi is a very useful tool to have when one is in search of greater authority or wishes to be promoted to a higher position in their career. It can be used not only in business, but also in general life. It is a necessity for people such as CEOs, directors, managers or politicians, all of whom are seeking to climb further up on the ladder of their career. Placing it on a desk in a prominent position is believed to cause the Feng Shui Ru Yi to create a unique chi, which will have the ability to increase career luck, generate respect and recognition, and create a smooth flow in all business ventures embarked upon.

Excellent gift for ambitious people and those in high positions – managers, directors, executives, politicians, chief officers,…

Click on the various designs of Ru Yi products below to learn more about their symbolic meaning and how to benefit from their powers with Feng Shui tips on their correct placement and usage.

The Ru Yi is a crucial cure that is needed in the northeast in 2020 as we have the annual # 1-star enter here for the year and in period 8 this is a timely star which brings auspicious energy to the northeast for the year. When activated correctly, the northeast can bring in new opportunities, gains in financial investments, academic achievements and also romance and relationships as peach blossom is very good here.

This beautiful cure is made from strong alloy with a golden plate which is finished to a very high quality and really does look quite stunning. Thousands of years ago, a Feng Shui Master would commission a mould to be made and would have the Ru Yi finished in high-quality gold with two emeralds set at either end although in modern times, this would cost thousands of pounds to replicate and this enhancer is the next best thing at a fraction of the price.

This powerful and time-honored cure should be placed in the northeast in 2020 to enhance wealth and relationships over the year of the Rat. The northeast must have some potent cures in 2020. A Ru Yi is also used to deflect poison arrows and it is also known as the “sceptre of office” and traditionally in China, it is placed on an office/study desk giving you total power.

The Ru Yi is one of the most powerful symbols in Feng Shui and symbolizes many blessings, power, leadership and authority. Also known as the sceptre of power, the Ru yi was a tool held by high-ranking officials, academics, nobles and Royal members of Imperial China in ancient times. Throughout imperial palaces, Ru yi s were placed on the side of Thrones, on the top of desks, and on beds for the emperors’ daily gratitude. When translated to English, Ru Yi means as you wish and it is believed that placing a Ru Yi can bring the holder their hearts desires.

You will also often see them placed prominently on the desk of successful people with high positions, a Ru yi will create a special kind of qi that boosts one’s career luck, promises respect and recognition, and ensures smoothness of business pursuits.

Ru Yi As An Auspicious Item Of Success

The Ru Yi is an artifact that is unique to Chinese tradition.

Nowhere else in the world has something like this in it’s history and culture. The closest resemblance to it is the scepter.

There is no clear and obvious practical uses for the ru yi except as a totem.

Sort of like the pace sticks Regimental Sergeant Major carry during parades or the batons musical conductors used in concerts. They are not absolutely necessary and can be easily replaced by something else while the show goes on.

They are authoritative and status symbols. It’s no coincidence that great leaders of power and influence had yielded them in history.

This object has a somewhat S-shaped body and often made of bamboo, jade or bone. It’s head has a deeper curve that makes the item aesthetically pleasing.

It is said that the curved legs and armrests designed on furniture originate from the curved head of the ru yi.

Folklore also suggest that the ru yi was conceptualized from the traditional backscratching or scepter… or somewhere in between.

In ancient China, the ru yi was bestowed onto important people by the emperor. In return, royal subjects at the highest level would present the ruyi to the emperor as gifts on important events.

For example, historical records tell of Emperor Qian Long receiving 60 ruyi made of gold from his ministers on his 60th birthday.

However, unlike thing that are reserved only for royalty such as magnolias, the ru yi don’t enjoy such exclusivity status.

So they are also celebratory and business gifts used by the rich.

This is hardly surprising as Lu who is one of the three members of San Xing carries one as a personal emblem. So does the laughing Buddha from time to time. They are both considered as a god of wealth in their own right.

A popular Chinese phrase Wan Shi Ru Yi also adopted the words to mean well wishes, having dreams fulfilled, and basically good luck with everything in life.

An elephant carrying a child with a Ru yi on it’s back is said to represent well wishes for good luck and smooth sailing in life with little obstacles.

When a ru yi is placed in a vase, carries a meaning or peace and harmony. This is a wordplay as the mandarin word for vase is ping which sounds a lot like 平 which means peace and safety.

When accompanied by persimmons in drawings, it symbolizes that everything will turn out fine and that there’s nothing to worry about.

In ancient records, 3 Ru yis made out of bamboo, wood and iron were referred to as paw sticks. This is a reference to 3 different ruyis that were bestowed to revered characters.

Thousands of ruyi have been discovered in archaeological expeditions. They are mostly put on display in museums all over China.

Placement of Ru Yi

As mentioned earlier, the ru yi is a symbol of status and very appropriate as gifts.

Whether as a display item or painting, they are best place in the south as that is area that governs recognition luck.

Locating one in the north can help one to gain more authority in his or her career.

It would also be very suitable area where the 9 star resides as a facing or sitting star in flying star feng shui.

It would also be appropriate for Sheng Chi and Fu Wei locations according to 8 mansions feng shui.

If you are unable to place the ru yi at the places listed above, then the best alternative is to put them in any of the wealth locations you are able to determine.

A lot of people like to place sabres, swords or daggers on display, especially at office, to send a signal to other that they mean business.

The ru yi is a good alternative without the bloodshed.

It is also suitable for households where parents want to keep rebellious children under control and avoid bad behavior.

Many people also choose to carry one around as a personal emblem via key chains.

Whatever you do, do not give one to someone who is not ready for bigger responsibility.

For example, giving one to your child when he is barely out of high school. This can cause him or her to be disrespectful towards elders, including you.