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Cosmology & Symbolism

# Chapter Description
2-13 I Ching The ancient Chinese book of divination and core philosophical text.
2-14 Yin Yang The fundamental duality and interconnectedness of all things.
2-15 Five Elements Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water as cosmic building blocks.
2-16 Bagua Eight trigrams representing fundamental principles of reality.
2-17 Dragon Symbol of auspicious power, strength, and the Emperor.
2-18 Phoenix Symbol of feminine beauty, high virtue, and harmony.
2-19 Jade Symbol of purity, longevity, and moral integrity; more valuable than gold.
2-20 24 Solar Terms 24 Solar Terms: Ancient calendar system guiding agricultural and seasonal life.
2-21 Feng Shui The art of balancing energy (Qi) in the environment for harmony.
2-22 Lunar Calendar Traditional Chinese calendar based on moon phases and solar cycles.
2-23 Spring Festival The most important family reunion of the year (Lunar New Year).
2-24 Mid-Autumn Festival Celebrating the full moon and family unity with mooncakes.