What did the ancients mean by auspicious?

The word "auspicious" comes from Zhou Li, in which "auspicious" means auspicious omen, while "auspicious" means auspicious omen, which refers to animals and plants in nature and auspicious omen in myths and legends. In ancient times, people thought that good omen was the embodiment of God's will and a sign of the emperor's imminent accession to the throne or great prosperity. Auspicious patterns represented by the sun, the moon, rainbows, thunder and lightning, turtles and beasts are widely used in palaces, buildings, sacrificial utensils and other items, making ancient buildings more mysterious and solemn.

In the traditional culture of China, there are many auspicious symbols, which represent different meanings and symbolic meanings. For example, lotus stands for health and wisdom, Fuxi stands for the origin of all things, and dragon and phoenix stand for the authority of emperors and the harmony between husband and wife. The miraculous animal in the legend of unicorn is called "the head of the beast", which represents auspiciousness, happiness and auspiciousness. Every auspicious sign has its specific meaning and symbolic meaning, and it expresses people's expectations and wishes for pursuing auspiciousness, happiness and auspiciousness.

In the long history of China, auspiciousness is not only a manifestation of political culture, but also a unique cultural phenomenon, which has a far-reaching impact on art, literature, traditional culture and other aspects. As important cultural symbols, auspicious patterns and mascots are widely used in architecture, handicrafts, costumes, tableware, bonsai, silk fans and so on. Auspicious culture has been deeply integrated into people's daily life in China, showing people's yearning for a better life and becoming an important part of China's cultural inheritance and development.