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FENG SHUI

GOD OF LONGEVITY WITH PEACH

He is one of the most popular and well-known deities in Chinesehistory, legend and literature. Originally, he was known as the “Starof Longevity” (Shou Xing) or the “Star of the South Pole". Shou Xingoccupied a very important position in star worshipping.
This star washighly worshipped in ancient China because it is seen as a powerfulmight, and people always looked to it for guidance and support. It wasbelieved that this star could control the length of a human’s lifespan, as well as the destiny of the nation. After centuries, Shou Xingis believed to became endowed with characteristics of a mortal, and hisname changed to “Old Man on the South Pole”, “Nan-ji Xian-weng” inChinese, which is the God of Longevity as we know today.

Physically, his head is very high, prominent and bald, and hisbeard is extremely long, indicating wisdom. In his hands, he carriesthe ultimate symbols of good health and longevity; a peach fruit and aWu Lou filled with the nectar of Immortality.