There are eight Buddhist deities who protect the 12 Chinese Horoscope signs, with each deity protecting one (or two) Zodiac animals. The patron Buddhist-Zodiac deity of the Ox or Tiger is Bodhisattva Akasagarbha. This beautiful pendant carved out of Obsidian crystal features the Horoscope Guardian Protector Deity for Oxen and Tigers - the Bodhisattva Akasagarbha. Wearing your Guardian deity amulet close to you not only protects you from harm, it is also believed to help remove obstacles in your path, bring good fortune, attract good health and expel disasters.
Bodhisattva Akasagarbha is also known as the Bodhisattva of Wisdom and Memory or the Guardian of the Treasury of All Wisdom & Achievement. His wisdom is said to be boundless as space itself. Believers pray to Akasagarbha to improve their artistic talents, technical skills and memory. He is the patron of craftspeople and artisans. He is also believed to bring excellent prosperity luck to the Ox and Tiger born.
Obsidian is a stone that is said to help one forgive, forget, let go of potentially scarring mental issues and direct their energy toward the future. It is believed to transform negative chi into positive while enhancing self-esteem and self-image. Obsidian is a highly-desired feng shui crystal of protection and strength.