How to match 28 stars?

Twenty-eight stars is an important element in China traditional culture, which refers to 28 constellations distributed on the ecliptic of the sky, belonging to the unique constellation and star-occupying culture of the Chinese nation. Twenty-eight stars can be paired according to their four images, Liuhe, Liuhong and Twelve Immortals.

1. Four elephants: Oriental Dragon, Western White Tiger, Southern Suzaku, and Northern Xuanwu.

2. Liuhe: Jiao Mujiao and Kang Jinlong; Nyctereute, Fang Ri Rabbit; Heart moon fox, tail fire tiger.

3. Six reds: Pleiades and Linglian; Heaven and prison; Big ears, cute.

4. Twelve immortals: stomach, coffin, cliff, donkey, chestnut, cinnamon, building, glue, well, ghost, willow and star.

The above are some collocation methods of 28 stars, and different collocation methods may represent different symbolic meanings and cultural connotations. In the traditional culture of China, the Twenty-Eight Stars are widely used in astrology, geomantic omen, literature, poetry and other fields, and are an indispensable part of the treasure house of Chinese culture.