Wei Huo Hu (Tail Fiery Tiger)

The Wei Mansion is the sixth of the Seven Mansions of the Azure Dragon of the East and is associated with the Fire element, manifesting in the form of a mighty tiger. As the tail of the Azure Dragon, its nine stars curve like a hook and were anciently known as the ‘Nine Rivers’; this mansion governs matters concerning imperial consorts and ancestral temples. In Daoism, it is venerated as Wei Huo Hu Xingjun (the Star Lord of the Tail Fiery Tiger). In folk belief, days governed by the Wei Mansion are auspicious for construction and marriage ceremonies; Wei Huo Hu’s formidable presence subdues evil spirits, and devotees worship him to dispel misfortune and secure domestic stability. Astrological tradition holds that when the stars of the Wei Mansion shine brightly and strongly, harmony prevails between ruler and ministers, and serenity reigns within the imperial harem.