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The Spirit of Dragon and Phoenix: Interpreting the Yin and Yang Polarities in Chinese Culture.

 

The dragon possesses divine attributes such as joy in water, delight in flight, communication with heaven, ability to change, supernatural powers, signifying auspiciousness, foretelling disasters, and demonstrating power, making it the king of all beasts.

 

The phoenix enjoys fire, faces the sun, upholds virtue, signifies auspiciousness, embodies nobility, values cleanliness, displays beauty, and expresses emotions, earning it the title of king of all birds.

 

Both the dragon and the phoenix are mystical creatures and symbolize the harmony between the spiritual and material yin and yang polarities of the world, with their divine natures complementing and corresponding to each other.

 

As the phoenix spreads its wings and the azure dragon raises its head, both are capable of soaring into the sky, under the clear deep blue heavens, presenting a scene of prosperity and auspiciousness with profound implications.

 

Image / Taichung Xitun, Fude Temple, Joss Paper Burner 5.76m