The Suzaku

Title
Suzaku as it is called in Japanese culture is also known as Zhu Que or Feng Huang in Chinese culture which translates to mean roughly Red Bird or Phoenix.

Description
Suzaku is God of the South, presiding over the summer season. It is also thought to be the incarnation of Fire in the Five Elements of Feng Shui. In Chinese mythology, it is usually potrayed as a sacred bird with unmatched beauty and grace.

Symbol
Considered to be one of the four emblems of royalty in China. The Phoenix is a symbol of beauty associated with the Empress, the wife of the Emperor of China. This symbol of the Phoenix is often found sewn on her robes. The expression of Dragon and Phoenix means marital bliss for newly wed couples.

   
 
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