Qilin, The Gentle Protector
The Qilin is a gentle, hoofed creature from Chinese legend that is said to walk without crushing a blade of grass. In askjoss it stands for Wood: growth, patience and care for the people around you.
Who has the Qilin as their guardian?
Your guardian follows your favorable element (喜用神): the element your BaZi chart needs most to stay in balance, worked out from your birth date, time and place with simplified strength-balance (扶抑) rules. When Wood is your favorable element, the Qilin is your guardian and your lucky color is green.
Your zodiac animal does not decide it: two people born in the same year can have different guardians.
Wood at a glance
| Stands for | Growth, kindness, family |
|---|---|
| Color | green |
| Season | spring |
| Direction | East |
| Numbers (He Tu) | 3, 8 |
The Guardian Figure is an 8 cm keepsake of your guardian, 3D-printed to order with an engraved base ($39). It is a companion object for your desk, not a charm that does anything on its own.
Learn more about the elements in The Five Elements.
The other guardians
- Wenchang, The Bright Scholar (Fire)
- Shou, The Longevity Star (Earth)
- Pixiu, The Wealth Keeper (Metal)
- Mandarin Ducks, The Faithful Pair (Water)
Guardians are the askjoss storytelling layer on top of real chart math: each one stands for an element. They are not deities, the figures are not blessed or consecrated, and nothing here promises an outcome.