Symbols & Meanings – Page 3
The stories and traditions behind the symbols you see across our collection, from mantras, lotus flowers and thangkas to phoenix, crane, bamboo, peony, tiger, rabbit, auspicious clouds, fu, ruyi, qilin and the zodiac. Page 3 of 3.
Five Emperor Coins Meaning: The Story Behind the Set
Five emperor coins meaning traced through five Qing reigns, the coin's round-and-square shape, and the keychains that carry the set today.
Om Mani Padme Hum Meaning: The Six Syllables Explained
This guide explains the om mani padme hum meaning, its six syllables and pronunciation, and how the mantra appears across our necklace, bracelets, and wall art.
Lotus Flower Meaning in Buddhism: Purity and Awakening
The lotus's rise from pond mud to a clean bloom is the image behind its meaning in Buddhism, worn and displayed in four symbolic pieces.
Koi Fish Meaning: The Legend of the Leaping Carp
Long before koi filled garden ponds, Chinese legend told of carp leaping a waterfall called the Dragon Gate to become dragons, the root of today's koi fish meaning.
Yin Yang Symbol Meaning: Shapes, Colors, and Balance
The yin yang symbol pairs two curved shapes and a ring of eight trigrams to show how opposites like light and dark define each other.
Year of the Goat 2027: A Lunar New Year Guide
A calendar-style look at the Year of the Goat 2027, covering the Lunar New Year date, the Fire Goat element, and traditional folk customs.
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