The Bagua Feng Shui copper gourd is mainly used to ward off illness stars. Therefore, people who are frequently ill can place a pair of Bagua copper gourds to ward off illness stars.
 The bronze gourd also symbolizes attracting wealth and good fortune, dispelling evil spirits, ensuring peace at home, and improving luck. Generally speaking, if the whole family is sick, a pair of Bagua bronze gourds can be placed near the front door to ward off illness. If it is oneself or one's spouse who is frequently ill, the Bagua bronze gourds can be placed in the bedroom.