Many people treat Tianlu, Pixiu and Qilin as one creature. Shops often use the names loosely, and inviting the wrong one is common. Tian Lu Zhi Jia specialises only in genuine male jade Tianlu, and will explain the difference until it is clear — then you decide.
This house invites only male Tianlu. It does not sell “Pixiu” as a catch-all, and it does not invite Qilin.
Pixiu · 貔貅
Pixiu is a general name, not a single type. Traditionally it divides into male and female: the male is Tianlu, the female is Bixie. Calling both “Pixiu” is why so many people invite the wrong one.
Tianlu · 天禄
Tianlu is the male Pixiu, with one horn. The name means “heaven-bestowed fortune”. Its symbolism is to attract and hold wealth: it takes in, and does not release. This is the only creature Tian Lu Zhi Jia specialises in and invites — natural jade, male, for a home people live in.
Bixie · 辟邪
Bixie is the female Pixiu, with two horns or no horns. Traditionally it wards off harmful influence and guards tombs — it was not made to gather wealth in a home people live in. Many people buy Bixie believing it will attract fortune. Clearing that confusion is where our explanation begins.
Qilin · 麒麟
Qilin is not Pixiu, Tianlu or Bixie. It is gentler in aspect: often a deer-like body, dragon features, and two horns. Its character is benevolent and righteous. It stands for auspiciousness, peace, and the coming of a sage or a good era — not primarily for attracting wealth.
