Home protection ornaments play a significant role in traditional Chinese culture, not only beautifying the living environment but also adjusting the home's energy field to bring peace and good fortune. This article systematically analyzes the functions, effects, and correct placement methods of eight major protective ornaments.

1. Bagua Mirror: A Sharp Tool for Neutralizing Negative Energy and Protecting the Home
Bagua Mirrors are divided into flat and convex mirrors. Their main function is to reflect negative energy and protect the home, ensuring safety. Important placement notes: Should only be hung facing outwards, never towards people; only one per direction, no more than three per household; convex mirrors are most effective for reflecting harmful energies.

2. Gourd: A Treasure for Gathering Energy and Generating Wealth
Due to its small mouth and large belly, the gourd possesses the characteristic of gathering energy and attracting wealth. It also has multiple functions, including resolving the negative effects of overhead beams, purifying impurities from bathrooms, and ensuring family health. A consecrated gourd is more effective and can be hung on beams or placed in problematic areas.

3. Purple Gold Gourd: The Enhanced Version of an Immortal's Tool
As a ritual object of the Taoist deity Lao Jun, the Purple Gold Gourd, besides the functions of a regular gourd, has the special efficacy of resolving negative energy and absorbing sickness. It can be placed in inauspicious sectors of the bedroom, study, etc., or hung on both sides of the bed to improve health conditions.

4. Five Emperor Coins: Carriers of Prosperous Era Energy
Coins from five prosperous Qing dynasty emperors contain the vibrant energy of those times and function to enhance wealth, neutralize negative energy, and ensure safety. They can be hung in sectors with negative energy, carried personally, or placed in specific locations to ward off petty people or prevent infidelity, making them versatile in use.

5. Qilin (Chinese Unicorn): Protection from an Auspicious Beast
The Qilin, as an auspicious and benevolent mythical creature, has the effects of resolving disasters and difficulties, protecting the home from negative influences, and enhancing wealth and official status. It is particularly suitable for public servants like those in judiciary or police work. It also has a function for promoting male offspring, based on the legend of the "Qilin bringing sons."

6. Ruyi Scepter: Symbol of Power and Good Fortune
Evolving from a Buddhist implement to a symbol of power and wealth, the jade Ruyi implies "turning back means achieving one's wishes" (a pun on its shape). It is both a treasure for home protection and an art object. Placing it in a conspicuous location brings auspiciousness and satisfaction, enhancing status and identity.

7. Vase: A Regulator for Peach Blossom Luck and Relationships
The main functions of a vase are to enhance peach blossom luck (romantic opportunities) and adjust Yin-Yang balance. Usage notes: Filling it with clean water and fresh flowers enhances the effect; avoid placing it on windowsills to prevent undesirable romantic entanglements; vases of different colors have different effects and should be chosen according to personal needs.

8. Tortoise-shaped Ornaments: Spiritual Items for Longevity and Neutralizing Negativity
The tortoise, one of the Four Auspicious Spirits, symbolizes longevity and auspiciousness. It has the effects of resolving the "Three Killings" (a negative Feng Shui concept) and strengthening the Fire element. Those whose BaZi element is Water should use it with caution. When placing, choose Yang positions or sectors that require the Fire element.