Ru Yi Scepter

Ruyi or Ru Yi (formerly spelt as juyi) is a curved decorative object that is used as a ceremonial sceptre in Chinese Buddhism or a talisman. A traditional ruyi has a long S-shaped handle, its head is fashioned like a cloud, fist, or lingzhi mushroom. It can be found made from various valuable materials such as jade, gold, silver, iron, crystal, coral, agate, bamboo, ivory, rhinoceros horn, bone, wood and other precious gems.

Some experts speculate that Ru Yi scepter came from ancient India to China along with Buddhism in the Eastern Han period (25 – 220 CE). Also called Anuruddha, ruyi sceptre originally was a monk’s tool for scratching (backscratcher). Holding it, a man can scratch the itches on his or her own back and thus get a feeling of well-being. However, some materials suggest that this scepter is not a foreign import since a scratching tool already existed before the Han dynasty.

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With time passing by, people gradually appreciated the object more from its symbolism, decoration, design and aesthetics. During late Han and early Jin dynasty on, nobles, literati and royal members often held ru yi during conversation and many other social occasions, which gives ru yi another name Tanbi, meaning “a stick held during conversation”.

The Ru Yi became a symbol of authority, leadership and power since the times when it was carried by famous and powerful Imperial Chinese officials. It can often be found on the desk of people who have an important, powerful or high level position. Ruyi was particularly appreciated by Qing court. On occasions such as imperial birthday or wedding, New Years day and enthronement, it became tradition that the nobles, generals and government officials presented the most valuable and elaborate Ru Yi to the emperors. Throughout imperial palaces, ruyi were placed on the top of the desks, on the side of thrones and on beds for emperors’ daily appreciation. And during this period, Ru Yi not only symbolized blessings, but also wealth and power.

The palace museum, originated from Qing imperial collection, possess about 3,000 pieces of Ru Yi. Most of them made during the Qing dynasty. People recognize this symbolic item also because that it is being carried by Luk (one of the three stars of Fuk Luk Sau), Laughing Buddha and Tua Peh Kong. According to oriental cultures, Ru Yi can help its owner achieving his or her goals and career by allowing him to gain more power and leadership.

Some source also tell that ruyi was originally a short sword made from iron used for self defence and for purposes of gesticulation. Other source claimed that it was used as a pointer of directions.

Feng Shui Ru Yi

According to feng shui, this item can be displayed to ensure you get enough control over subordinates at work and also if you have rebellious children. It protects us from gossip, political stabbing in office and unobedient employees. Ru Yi also can protect us from evil, misfortune and harmful people.

• In order to enhance our authority in the family, you can place the Ru Yi in the family luck corner (West), this is useful especially when we have rebellious children.

• Place it in the Northwest of the family rooms or living rooms to energize our mentor luck. This could bring in helpful people and support from powerful or important people in our endeavours. It would also enhance our opportunities of getting a better job through kind and helpful people.

• To improve our career luck and to enable promotional opportunities, place Ru Yi in the North sector of our work desk or living room.

• When placing Ru Yi, the smaller head of Ru Yi should be positioned facing inside your house or space while larger head points outward.