Introduction to Taoism Q&A

The Emperor Zhenwu 真武大帝 Xuantian Shangdi

The Emperor Zhenwu 真武大帝 Xuantian Shangdi

Zhenwu Dadi, also known as "Xuantian Shangdi" or "Xuanwu Dadi," is a revered deity in Taoism, representing the northern sky. Originally a prince who became a guardian deity, he is...

The Emperor Zhenwu 真武大帝 Xuantian Shangdi

Zhenwu Dadi, also known as "Xuantian Shangdi" or "Xuanwu Dadi," is a revered deity in Taoism, representing the northern sky. Originally a prince who became a guardian deity, he is...

The Three Officials (Sanguan Dadi) 三官大帝

The Three Officials (Sanguan Dadi) 三官大帝

The Three Officials Great Emperors are key deities in Taoism, representing heaven, earth, and water. Each has a specific role in governing human fortune and fate, with distinct birthdays celebrated...

The Three Officials (Sanguan Dadi) 三官大帝

The Three Officials Great Emperors are key deities in Taoism, representing heaven, earth, and water. Each has a specific role in governing human fortune and fate, with distinct birthdays celebrated...

The Yuanming Daomu Tianzun 圆明道母天尊 Xiantian Daomu

The Yuanming Daomu Tianzun 圆明道母天尊 Xiantian Daomu

The Heavenly Venerable Yuanming Daomu, also known as "Primordial Daoist Matriarch" or "Doumu Yuanjun," is a powerful deity in Taoism who governs human life, death, and fortune. She is depicted...

The Yuanming Daomu Tianzun 圆明道母天尊 Xiantian Daomu

The Heavenly Venerable Yuanming Daomu, also known as "Primordial Daoist Matriarch" or "Doumu Yuanjun," is a powerful deity in Taoism who governs human life, death, and fortune. She is depicted...

The Four Divine Creatures and the Twenty-Eight Lunar Mansions 四灵二十八宿

The Four Divine Creatures and the Twenty-Eight ...

The Four Spirits and Twenty-Eight Mansions are key star deities in Taoism. The Four Spirits—Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise—represent the four cardinal directions. The Twenty-Eight Mansions...

The Four Divine Creatures and the Twenty-Eight ...

The Four Spirits and Twenty-Eight Mansions are key star deities in Taoism. The Four Spirits—Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise—represent the four cardinal directions. The Twenty-Eight Mansions...

The Six Lords of the Southern Dipper 南斗六星君

The Six Lords of the Southern Dipper 南斗六星君

The Six Star Lords of the Southern Dipper are key deities in Taoism, each governing different aspects of life and fate. They are under the jurisdiction of the Antarctic Longevity...

The Six Lords of the Southern Dipper 南斗六星君

The Six Star Lords of the Southern Dipper are key deities in Taoism, each governing different aspects of life and fate. They are under the jurisdiction of the Antarctic Longevity...

The Seven Lords of the Big Dipper 北斗七星君

The Seven Lords of the Big Dipper 北斗七星君

The Seven Star Lords of the Big Dipper are key deities in Taoism, each associated with a specific star in the Big Dipper constellation. They are believed to govern different...

The Seven Lords of the Big Dipper 北斗七星君

The Seven Star Lords of the Big Dipper are key deities in Taoism, each associated with a specific star in the Big Dipper constellation. They are believed to govern different...