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 Rat’s guardian deity is the Thousand Armed Avalokiteshvara whose miraculous energy helps eliminate disasters, lighten problems, attract good fortune and bring good health.

Thousand Armed Avalokiteshvara, commonly known as Kuan Yin is the Goddess of Mercy and Compassion. The Goddess is shown seated with her many pairs of arms in various gestures of blessings. The thousand arms serve to scatter blessings and comfort in all directions simultaneously, alleviating the sufferings of mankind with infinite expressions of her mercy and compassion.

METAPHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF SMOKY QUARTZ

Smoky quartz is a grounding and stabilizing stone. It brings calm and centering, lifts depression, enhances practicality, and generally removes negative energies, bringing happiness. Smoky quartz is also a good luck stone. It can also assist in tapping subconscious wisdom. Smoky quartz is a protective stone, particularly for physical protection, protection from negativity, and psychic protection. Physically, smoky quartz is helpful for kidneys, abdomen, pancreas, reproductive organs, menstrual cramps, fertility issues, water retention. Smoky quartz is associated with the root chakra.