The Chinese universe was ordered in five directions symbolized by the five elements , five colors, animal deities, and the seasons of the year. The five colors used to organize the Chinese universe were yellow, red, black, white, and blue. The Chinese universe was ordered in five directions symbolized by the five elements, five colors, animal deities, and the seasons of the year. Fu One of the Twelve Symbols of Sovereignty , the fu is a symbol of collaboration and the power of the emperor to judge. The gourd is the symbol of Li Tie-guai , one of the Eight Immortals , representing his power to free his soul from his body.
Gourds also symbolize longevity and the ability to ward off evil spirits.
Grain One of the Twelve Symbols of Sovereignty , grain is a symbol of a country's capacity to feed its people, and thus prosperity and fertility. The indigenous people of China. His attribute is the flute, and he is the patron saint of musicians. Among his special skills was the ability to make flowers bloom instantaneously. He Xian-gu One of the Eight Immortals of Daoism.