Building a bond with your Pi Xiu takes time and intention. When you first receive it, hold it in both hands, close your eyes, and set a clear intention — tell it what you need (wealth, protection, clarity). Stroke or touch the body of your Pi Xiu regularly to wake it up, but avoid touching its eyes and mouth, as it needs those to hunt for wealth on your behalf. Wear it consistently so it recognises your energy. The more you connect with it, the more loyal it becomes to you.

Yes — cleansing before use is recommended to clear any energy absorbed during handling or shipping. You can cleanse your Pi Xiu using moonlight overnight, selenite, sound (singing bowl), or light incense smoke. After cleansing, hold it in both hands and speak your intention clearly. This awakens the Pi Xiu and dedicates it to you as its owner. Some practitioners also expose it to incense daily to keep its energy active and strong.

Traditionally, the Pi Xiu bracelet should be worn on your left hand. In Feng Shui, the left hand is the receiving hand — it draws energy inward, including wealth and good fortune. The right hand is the giving hand, so wearing it on the right is said to push wealth away. Make sure the Pi Xiu's head faces outward (away from your body) so it can go out and gather wealth for you.

Place your Pi Xiu figure facing outward — toward the main entrance or a window with an open view. This allows it to attract wealth and opportunity from outside. Keep it at eye level or below, in a clean and respectful space. Avoid placing it facing a mirror, bathroom, bedroom door, or directly under a beam. Never place it on the floor. If you need to move it for cleaning, cover its head with a red cloth first out of respect.

The most popular wealth crystals in Feng Shui are Citrine (known as the merchant stone for abundance), Pyrite (for financial luck and confidence), Green Aventurine (for opportunity and good fortune), and Jade (for long-term prosperity and harmony). Pairing these with a Pi Xiu figure or bracelet is considered one of the most powerful wealth combinations in the Feng Shui tradition.

It is traditionally advised to remove your Pi Xiu bracelet before sleeping, showering, swimming, or intimate moments. When you remove it, place it with the head facing the main door so it continues to guard your home. Avoid leaving it in the bedroom overnight, as its strong yang energy may affect your rest. Keeping it clean and dry also helps protect the natural crystals and cord from wear.

Pi Xiu is suitable for most adults. However, traditional practice advises that children under 16 and elderly people over 70 avoid wearing Pi Xiu, as its powerful yang energy may be too intense for those with more delicate energy fields. Pregnant women are also traditionally advised to avoid wearing Pi Xiu. If someone else accidentally touches your bracelet, simply rinse it with clean water to reset its connection to you.

A good general rule is to cleanse your crystals once a month, or more often if you feel the energy has become heavy or dull. Full moon nights are a particularly powerful time to cleanse and recharge all your crystals at once — simply place them on a windowsill overnight. If a crystal has been through a stressful period with you (illness, conflict, big life changes), cleanse it sooner rather than later.

Start with your intention — what area of life do you want to improve? Wealth, love, protection, health, clarity? Then browse crystals that align with that intention. Many people also find they are naturally drawn to certain stones; this instinct is worth trusting. You can also use your Chinese zodiac sign or birth element as a guide. When in doubt, Clear Quartz is a universal amplifier that supports any intention beautifully.

If placed and cared for correctly, Pi Xiu is associated only with positive effects. The concern comes from improper placement — such as facing a bathroom, mirror, or bedroom — which is believed to hinder its positive influence rather than create active bad luck. Think of it this way: a misplaced Pi Xiu simply cannot do its job well, rather than working against you. Follow the placement guidelines, treat it with respect, and it will work diligently on your behalf.