What does gold mean in Taoism?

On the religious level, statues, halls and temples are all tangible carriers. Gold can represent people's respect for the gods, as well as their admiration and worship.

On the goal level, Taoism cultivates self-cultivation, takes gold, silver and jewels as dung, and all wealth is regarded as things outside the body.

Taoism has a "Zang Zang Ke", that is, a ceremony to fill an idol's stomach with contents. Generally, the belly of the god of wealth or other idols is filled with cinnabar, cinnabar, twenty-four medicinal essence, realgar, incense ashes, symbols, five-color wool, almanac, needles, bronze mirrors, gold and silver ornaments and other items. Among them, gold and silver ornaments are for wealth and prosperity. Generally, the installation is completed one day before the light is turned on, or several hours before the light is turned on. After the opening ceremony, we will burn incense for idols for one month. Then, you can formally worship.

Gold and silver represent wealth. After opening the light, it can be used as a support for immortals. Other offerings include: tea, incense, wax, flowers, jewelry, clothes, fruits, etc.