The east gate is the Yang gate, symbolizing the place where the sun rises, and implying the weather of "everything from scratch, from yin to yang". The east is also considered as the wood in the five elements, representing vitality and life. The geomantic treasure-house centered on the East Gate has been endowed with great auspicious meanings.
From the geographical and architectural point of view, the geomantic treasure-house centered on the East Gate also has unique advantages. The location of the east gate center, usually the highest point of a city or building, has the widest view. The East Gate is also often a transportation hub. Compared with other gates, it has greater traffic flow and wider wealth.
In architecture, the East Gate is often designed as the most magnificent and imposing gate, which can bring happiness and good luck to people who enter and leave the building.
Traditional geomantic omen believes that if some geomantic objects can be placed in the east gate, wealth can be effectively accumulated and happiness can be achieved. Put a pot of cash cow, indicating abundant financial resources; Putting a pair of Kirin symbolizes family harmony and prosperous business; Putting a map represents a broad vision and broad ideas.
The difference between ancient East Gate and West Gate
1, geographical location: The east gate of ancient cities is usually located in the east of the city, close to rivers, lakes and other water sources, which is beneficial to the city's water supply and transportation. The west gate is located in the west of the city, close to natural resources such as mountains and woodlands, which is conducive to urban defense and resource utilization.
2. Functional differences: Due to different geographical locations, the functions of the East Gate and the West Gate are also different. The East Gate is usually the main entrance and exit of the city, which undertakes the important task of traffic inside and outside the city. Ximen, on the other hand, undertakes more urban defense tasks, such as resisting foreign invasion.
3. Symbolic significance: In ancient times, the East Gate and the West Gate also had certain symbolic significance. The East Gate usually symbolizes hope, vitality and prosperity, because the East is considered as the place where the sun rises, symbolizing light and hope. Simon, on the other hand, symbolizes strength, courage and unyielding, because the west is considered as the place where the sun sets, symbolizing tenacity and perseverance.
4. Cultural inheritance: In China's ancient literary works, the East Gate and the West Gate are often endowed with rich cultural connotations. For example, in the famous classical novel A Dream of Red Mansions, Jia Baoyu visited Donghuamen and Xihuamen while sleepwalking. The names and stories of these places reflect the unique feelings and significance of ancient people to the East Gate and the West Gate.