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Kuimulang
Kuimulang () is a deity in Chinese traditional religion, traditional Chinese spiritual beliefs. He is considered to be one of the Twenty-eight Mansions, 28 Mansions, which are Chinese constellations. These constellations are the same as those studied in Western astrology. Kuimulang originated from the ancient Chinese worship of the constellations, a spiritual practice that combines Chinese mythology and astronomy. Kuimulang appears in Chinese mythology and literature, notably in the novels ''Journey to the West'' and ''Fengshen Yanyi''. He is linked to a historical figure called Ma Wu, a general who hailed from the town of Huyang in Tanghe, located in the Henan province. Star location Kuimulang is associated with the constellation Andromeda Galaxy, Andromeda, which appears in the sky in the middle of November. Andromeda has a spiral nebula, which is a small universe about 2.5 million light-years away from Earth. In this constellation is Legs (Chinese constellation), Kui Xiu, des ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wood (classical Element)
In Chinese philosophy, wood (), sometimes translated as Tree, is the growing of the matter, or the matter's growing stage. Wood is the first phase of Wu Xing. Wood is the lesser yang character of the Five elements, giving birth to Fire. It stands for springtime, the east, the planet Jupiter, the color green, windy weather, and the Azure Dragon (Qing Long) in Four Symbols. Blue and cyan-type colors also represent wood. Attributes In Chinese Taoist thought, ''Wood'' attributes are considered to be strength and flexibility, as with bamboo. It is also associated with qualities of warmth, generosity, co-operation and idealism. The Wood person will be expansive, outgoing and socially conscious. The wood element is one that seeks ways to grow and expand. Wood heralds the beginning of life, springtime and buds, sensuality and fecundity. Wood needs moisture to thrive. In Chinese medicine, wood is associated with negative feelings of anger and positive feelings of optimism, patience and a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |