NOTE : Adjustable black Chinese cord will be included. Card on the photo not included in the package.

The Eight Buddhist Protectors are associated with the twelve animals of the Chinese Zodiac calendar. Each deity is associated with a specific Zodiac animal and serves as the protector (guardian, patron) for all people born in that animal year. Among the eight, four guard the four cardinal directions while the other four guard the four semi-directions (the latter four are each associated with two animals, thus covering all 12 animals). It is believed if you solicit the protector related to your birth during times of obstacles, you can clear your problems faster. At many Japanese temples even today, visitors can purchase small protective amulets or carvings of their patron Buddhist-Zodiac deity.

The Rooster’s guardian deity is Acala whose miraculous energy helps eliminate disasters, lighten problems, attract good fortune and bring good health.

Acala is alternatively known as Achala or Acalanatha in Sanskrit, (known in Chinese as Bu Dong Ming Wang, meaning Immovable Wisdom King). Acala is a Buddhist deity who serves practitioners by defeating the obstacles and devils which hinders the road to enlightenment. As such, he is often depicted in wrathful manifestation surrounded by flames, holding a rope and a sword. The flames engulfing him burn away karmic ties, the sword slashes through ignorance and stabs at our inner demons whilst the rope is used to pull back those who have strayed from the path of righteousness. Despite his fearsome appearance, Acala’s nature is essentially one of compassion and he has vowed to be of service to all beings for eternity. His wisdom and unshakeable faith bodes well for the Rooster who gets his special care and attention.

METAPHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF BLACK OBSIDIAN

Obsidian is a very protective stone, and is excellent for removing negativity. It is also excellent protection against psychic attacks. In particular obsidian protects the gentle from abuse. It is a very grounding stone, and very healing. Obsidian is also an excellent manifestation stone. Physically it benefits the stomach, intestines, muscle tissue, and can rid one of bacterial or viral infections. It sharpens and focuses internal and external vision, and helps get in touch with buried issues before they explode. Obsidian is related to the root chakra.