For thousands of years bells have been symbolic with warding off evil influences, and the announcement of good will. Bells are used in Feng Shui to symbolize the dispersal of malignant Chi` energy (Sha). The bell is often suspended from different colored thickly threaded “knots” .If it is suspended from a red knot it is used for protection in love matters and hung ins the southwestern corner. If it is green it is used for protection in financial matters and best hung in the southeastern corner. If it is black, it is used for protection and

best hung in the North (career), the East (family), the center of your home (health) or near the front door.

Metal and Brass bells are also sold boasting elaborate handles that feature such auspicious images as the Quan Yin (the Goddess of compassion and prosperity) and the happy Dragon and Phoenix Symbol.