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Sun 日 Moon 月 Stars 星辰
The sun is represented by the symbol of a three- The moon is represented by the hare pounding the The stars are represented by the constellation,
legged cockerel, as the cockerel is symbolic of elixir of life, which is derived from a Chinese legend which is thought to represent Ursa Major. In
the dawn. of a hare that inhabited the moon. ancient times, the position of Ursa Major was
interpreted as a clock, which was used to dictate
the timing for rituals.

Mountain 山 Dragons 龍 Golden Pheasant 華蟲
This, along with the four symbols on the lower The paired dragons, which are shown both The golden pheasant is thought to be representative
portion of the robe, likely represent the wu xing ascending and descending, represent the sun and of the Vermilion Bird (Red Phoenix) constellation,
(fve elements). This symbol is thought to represent are thought to represent the summer solstice. and thus may represent the Spring equinox.
the rock, which symbolizes the wearer (the
Emperor) being at the center of gravity.

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