The Four Celestial Animals: Cosmic Guardians of Seasons and Elements

In ancient Chinese astronomy, the ecliptic sky is divided into four equal sections, each governed by a powerful mythological creature. Together, they are known as the Four Sacred Animals, the Four Celestial Animals, or simply the Four Symbols—四象 (Sì Xiàng), which translates to "four images." Enjoy! ✔ For more details read the article: https://chinamarketadvisor.com/what-are-the-four-sacred-animals-of-chinese-mythology/ ============================== 00:00 Introduction 01:04 History of the Four Sacred Animals 01:40 The Azure Dragon 02:31 The Vermilion Bird 03:13 The White Tiger 03:53 The Black Tortoise 04:35 Cultural Influence and Modern Symbolism 05:25 Feng Shui Applications 06:03 The Four Symbols in Popular Media 06:24 Differences from the Four Holy Beasts =============================== ★RELATED ARTICLES★