Many people have mailed me over the months asking, “What is a Wu Lou”? and how do you use one? A Wu Lou which also goes by the name of a Calabash, Gourd or “giver of life” is traditionally used to cure the #2 & #5 sickness and bad luck stars in Feng Shui and this year (2020) you would place them in the south and neast. We have around 4 – 5 Wu Lou’s in our home at any one time as we sometimes use them with the monthly stars depending on where they are located.We also place one on each side of our bed and this is something we have done for as long as I can remember in order to promote and enhance good health.

The Wu Lou (Calabash) in its original form is a fruit and when dried was traditionally used to store medicine or water which is is how it got its name “giver of life”. The shape of the Calabash was replicated into brass (metal weakens earth) by Feng Shui masters many years ago in order to absorb the negative energy of the 2 & 5 bad luck stars.

We recently introduced a Wu Lou that we had adapted so that the top can be screwed off, allowing the inside to be filled with 8 carefully chosen assorted semi precious quartz crystals that protect and enhance every different aspect of your life to further strengthen the cure. The trigrams that you will see on the bottom of the Wu Lou below are also present on the inside of the Wu Lou and if you look with a flashlight, you will be able to see this; we had this created as this helps radiate the energy of this cure; there is much more than meets the eye when it comes to Feng Shui cures and enhancers and we have  implemented this in to the majority of our cures since we started back in 1999.

In 2020, year of the Yang Metal rat (Geng Zi), and ideally you should place a brass Wu Lou in the south and east along with a salt water cure and six Chinese coins tied with red ribbon, these are so important in 2020.

The Wu Lou when used correctly is also used as a very powerful manifestation wish enhancer, so it is good to place a list of all your wishes inside the chest that represents everything you want to achieve in life, an example to some would be a beautiful home that you desire, a man or female that you may admire, a car like a Ferrari or Mini, a mentor, the number of children you would like, I hope you are getting the picture by now, just create a dream list with all that you desire rolled up inside the Wu Lou. The size allowance for the paper that you can write on is 35mm high and as long as you need provided you can roll it tight and fit it inside.

The brass Wu Lou is an extremely powerful and much needed cure in 2020 as we have the #5 yellow star visiting the east sector in 2020. The Wu Lou or Hu Lu is said to have the ability to absorb bad chi energy, and the reason that Taoist monks use the calabash to imprison evil spirits. According to Chinese mythology, Monks and Deities of the Taoist belief made use of the calabash Wu Lou by imprisoning evil spirits inside to stop them from causing more problems. This is where the Wu Lou got the ideology of being able to absorb negative chi in your surroundings.

The Wu Lou was originally used as a Feng Shui cure as a health enhancer and protector as the calabash was used to store medicine although traditional medicine would usually be a wine or spirit which is how the Wu Lou was adapted in to a wealth cure as alcohol became a symbol of wealth. It can also be beneficial to place a vase in the shape of a Wu Lou although this is something that can only be used with specialist Feng Shui knowledge as there are many contributing factors such as land formations.

Now that you have read about Wu Lou’s, you will notice just how prominent they are in different Feng Shui cures and enhancers; you will start to notice their use in Buddha statues, Kwan Yin statues and many other Deities. The Wu Lou really is a fantastic cure for wealth, health and protection for your home or office.

The brass Wu Lou is a very powerful metal cure and can be used to cure and enhance the following stars:

1 star – You can place a Wu Lou where the #1 star is located to enhance the good water from this star. In 2020, this is located in the northeast

2 star – You can place a Wu Lou where the #2 star is located to weaken the bad earth from this star. In 2020, this is located in the south

5 star – You can place a Wu Lou where the #5 star is located to weaken the bad earth from this star. In 2020, this is located in the east

The Wu Lou is a perfect cure for the monthly #2 and #5 stars which

The primary uses for a brass Wu Lou

• It is important to place the Wu Lou where the current annual and monthly #5 and 2 Flying Star is to counter the sickness qi brought by these aggressive stars.
• You should place a Wu Lou each on each side of your bed to improve your health luck and ward off illness energies, hence preventing you from any health problems. It can also be placed beside the bed of someone who is ill to speed up recovery or the elderly.
• Display the Wu Lou in the Tien Yi or Health corner in the bedroom based on your Gua number (8 Mansions Formula) to enhance your personal health luck.
• If you follow the Ba Gua aspirations theory you should have a Wu Lou in the east of your home or living or bedroom as it is considered beneficial to the health of the whole family as the east sector is the Health luck corner based on the Ba Gua life aspirations theory.
• Carry a Wu Lou in your bag, hang one in your car or place on a work/study desk to absorb negative qi and prevent bad luck and accidents.

To promote good health luck and prosperity luck, while at the same time eliminating bad chi, carry this amulet.

There are many symbols of longevity; one of these is Wu Lou, which can bring a profusion of blessings into the home. This special bottle gourd has been an icon of longevity, good health, and prosperity for many centuries. The Wu Lou, also known as the calabash is an important tool used in enhancing the effects of Feng Shui.

The traditional of the Wu Lou started in ancient China, when gourds served the purpose of carrying water on long embankments. In addition to simply water, medicine was also stored in the gourds; this is where the image of it as a “symbol of health, vitality and immortality ” was derived.

The shape itself of the Wu Lou plays an important role in its image; it is a depiction of heaven and earth unified. The top half of the gourd symbolizes heaven, and the bottom half is earth. The use of the gourd by humans indicates the harmony between earth, heaven and humanity.

The Wu Lou is also said to have the ability to absorb bad chi, for the reason that Taoist monks use the gourd to incarcerate evil spirits. According to Chinese mythology, monks and deities of the Taoist belief made use of the gourd, trapping evil presences inside to prevent them from causing misdemeanor. This is where the Wu Lou got the ideology of being able to absorb negative chi in your surrounding.

When a Wu Lou is being used for Feng Shui, it is imperative to attach a red thread around the “neck” to enhance its energy. This Wulou made of Obsidian crystal does wonders for improving self-image and enhancing self-esteem. For those with confidence issues, such as shame or shyness, Obsidian will induce personal development and allow you to overcome any obstacles in your way. It will protect you from any negative forces or bad intentions, and will rid your mind of any ailments such as depression or stress.

This stone will help your mind to recover from any tragedies you endured in the past, and will help you to get past any hard feelings or fear that may have stemmed from these traumas. Not only is this Feng Shui crystal good for the mind and spirit, but it will also balance Yin and Yang of the body, which is believed to arouse accelerated healing and faster reproduction of damaged organ tissues and cells.

One can use Wu Lou in an abundance of ways around the home; these uses serve as both Feng Shui cures and enhancers.

Carry or hang this Wulou amulet near you as it’s said to attract health energies and prevent any diseases or health problems. A thoughtful gift for someone facing illness or undergoing a medical treatment as it’s believed to give them strength to recover. People who often face difficulties with bad luck you will find this charm helpful as it’s reputed to absorb bad chi. Hang it in your office or car to neutralize negative energies that can harm your career or cause accidents on the road respectively. A must-have especially if your horoscope sign is afflicted by the Illness energy of the year.

Powerful illness fighting is seen in this beautiful keychain, by means of the Wu Lou and Garuda bird. The Garuda itself is formed in  gold color, with a sparkling stone above it. The Garuda is a mythical symbol in feng shui culture, believed to ward off illness. This lovely Feng Shui cure also features the well-respected Wu Lou, long known as a potential collector of illness energy. Combined, these two figures are said to help protect against epidemics, serious diseases or even terminal illness. 

This Feng Shui product becomes critical as the #2 Illness Star arrives in the West in 2018. If your home faces this direction, or a bedroom is in the West, carry the Garuda Wu Lou Amulet Keychain to protect yourself from the negative Star, especially for young girls in a family, or the Rooster-born. Anyone whose monthly #2 Star lands in their bedroom would be wise to ask for help from this amulet, as well as someone who is already ill or has a weakened life force. 

In the future, the #2 Star lands in the Northeast, threatening the Ox, Tiger or a youngest son, in 2019. In 2020, it arrives in the South, threatening harm to Horses or the middle daughter, and in 2021 it affects the North, potentially harming Rats or a middle son.