The white tiger symbolizes power and the army, so many places named after the white tiger in ancient times are related to the military, such as the white tiger flag in the ancient army and the white tiger statue on the military symbol. In the concept of the stars in the pre-Qin period, the white tiger was regarded as a god beast and one of the four spirits and four elephants. The theory of five elements rose in the Han Dynasty, and the four images merged into five elements. The white tiger in the west also symbolizes the gold in the five elements.
2. Wood: Dragon
Since ancient times, it has been the totem of the Chinese nation, which means throne. In China after ancient times, the two horns were called dragons and the single horns were called horns; Those with horns are poisonous snakes. In ancient times, there were often large and small Ssangyong in Yu Pei, which were called mother and son poisonous snakes.
Because the dragon turtle is good at carrying loads, it means that it can block disasters and reduce disasters for people, revitalize families and protect all beings. In the folk, dragons are like people. At present, it has become the most distinguished mascot representative in the eyes of China people, a new standard for women, and a symbol of SHEN WOO, strength, Excellence and wealth. In ancient times, dragons were also common patterns on royal objects, such as the robes worn by emperors and the dragon chairs they sat in. This shows that our country loves dragons.
3. Fire: Phoenix
Phoenix, the "King of Birds", is also the most famous auspicious bird in ancient China. The prototype of the chicken in the zodiac is the phoenix, which was originally positive and also called the sunbird. It also has the characteristics of being far from fire, so it is also called fire phoenix, just like the immortal birds in the west. The dragon bottom is negative, which is the representative of aquatic life.
In folklore, dragons form a complementary pair, and because the dragon symbolizes the sun, the phoenix (the phoenix is the male and the female is the phoenix), which was originally divided into yin and yang, gradually became the representative of pure yin after facing the dragon.
4, water: soft-shelled turtle
People in China always think that the texture of turtle and its back is secret, so it has become a mysterious animal with rich cultural connotations. At the same time, it is precisely because the tortoise's life span is very long that it becomes a symbol of longevity. People often use the word "turtle age" to refer to people's longevity or collectively called "turtle age and crane life" and "turtle age".
Since ancient times, people have believed that it can bring auspicious gods. The tortoise has become the spirit of the first prophet. Releasing jade turtles can nourish yin and yang, adjust indoor balance of yin and yang and natural magnetic field, and make up for luck and fortune. Using jade turtles in town houses can be safe, auspicious and rich.
5. Earth: Kirin
As early as the Zhou Dynasty, there was a legend of Kirin in China. The most concrete record is the book Justice in Shi Mao, which says: "forest, moose body, horse's foot, oxtail, yellow hair, round hoof and horn meat". Legend has it that Kirin is a virtuous and kind beast, gentle in temperament, without insects or grass, with horns on its head and raw meat on its horns. Therefore, emperors of all dynasties loved forest and regarded its appearance as Chery, which showed imperial power and clarity in the country.
In traditional culture, Kirin is a symbol of good luck. Since ancient times, there has been a saying that "Kirin comes out of prosperity". At the same time, the people also firmly believe that Kirin is an auspicious beast to eliminate disasters and solve problems, ward off evil spirits, ward off evil spirits in towns and houses, and promote and make a fortune. Practical objects: gratitude, friendship, blessing, high moral character, promising, outstanding, saving the world, teaching, army, police, judiciary, politics, promotion, election, community, marriage, having children, opening business.