Some Taoist Symbolism
NATURE:
ELEMENT:
COLOR:
CONSIDERATIONS:
Yang
Fire
Red
Auspicious symbol,
associated with
passion, warmth, life,
good fortune, wards
off evil, worn by
brides
Yang
Earth
Yellow
Symbol for royalty,
authority
Yin
Wood
Green/Blue
Symbol of love, youth,
growth, longevity,
harmony;
Ablue@ = sky, same
word denotes
heavenly blessings
Yang
Gold
White
Yin
Water
Black
Represents death,
mourning, sorrow,
Symbolizes darkness;
grief, worn at
remarkably unpopular
funerals; opposite of
red; but can also
represent truth