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Book 2. Cosmology & Symbolism

# Chapter Description
13 I Ching The ancient core classic of Chinese divination and philosophy.
14 Yin-Yang The fundamental concept of dualism and interconnectedness.
15 Five Elements Wood, fire, earth, metal, and water as cosmic constituents.
16 Eight Trigrams Symbols representing natural forces and principles of divination.
17 Dragon The symbol of auspicious power, strength, and imperial authority.
18 Phoenix The symbol of feminine grace, high virtue, and harmony.
19 Jade Symbol of virtuous character and eternity, used in ancient rituals.
20 Solar Terms The ancient calendar system guiding agricultural and seasonal life.
21 Feng Shui The art of balancing environmental energies (Qi) for harmony.
22 Lunar Calendar Traditional Chinese calendar based on moon phases and solar movement.
23 Spring Festival The most important festival, marking the new year and reunion.
24 Mid-Autumn Festival celebrating harvest, moon worship, and family unity.