The Song of Mother Earth.

The Dance of Phoenix and Dragon. (from Gaia’s Dream)

According to legend, which comes mostly from China, the mythical Phoenix appears very seldom and only to mark the beginning of a new peaceful era. This new era can be anything good, from the beginning of a friendly time to the birth of a new ruler. The Phoenix hides in troublesome times, when the world is in disharmony, and only descends from heaven, when the opportunity for good deeds and peace arises.

Early artefacts in China show the Phoenix (Feng) and the Dragon (Long) intimately dancing with each other. They always are shown as extremes, either as enemies or as blissful lovers. Legends say that the Feng has the head of a pheasant and the tail of a peacock. She sings the most enchanting melody ever; and inscribed on her body are the Five Cardinal Virtues. Feng is considered to be bringing good fortunes and visions. Long (Dragon, East, Water) and Feng (Phoenix, South, Fire) are complete opposites and legends speak of their angry clashes as well as their magnetic love.

He was strong, successful, lucky.

As the ruler of the Oceans, he brought Water to the earth.

Directed east until there was no more to discover.