铜狮子的作用为阳宅风水化煞挡灾，一般将之放置在面向大门位置，凡是路相冲或开门见灯柱者合用，铜为金属，可克制木的刑克，遇窗户的对面可见大树者适用。在室内风水布局时，可放置此铜狮子，以减轻破坏力。如宅内有属水之人，放此铜狮更佳，因金生水，可旺财。
The role of the copper lion is to protect the house from disasters by weathering and hydration. It is usually placed in the position facing the gate. The copper is a metal, which can restrain the jail of wood, and it is suitable for those who see trees on the opposite side of the window. The copper lion can be placed in the indoor geomantic layout to reduce the destructive force. If there are people who belong to water in the house, it is better to let the copper lion go. Because of the golden water, it can make a lot of money.