Morning Glory
Overview
The tradition reads the morning glory almost entirely through its duration: a flower that gives one morning.
Meaning
The morning glory carries the reading of the brief — the flower that opens at dawn and closes by midday.
Traditional Interpretation
Sources treat the morning glory as an image of something brief but complete, and it is associated with the summer and with the modest garden.
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FAQ
What does morning glory symbolize in Chinese tradition?
The morning glory carries the reading of the brief — the flower that opens at dawn and closes by midday. The tradition reads the morning glory almost entirely through its duration: a flower that gives one morning.
What does the morning glory stand for?
It is one of the standard plants with an agreed reading. The morning glory carries the reading of the brief — the flower that opens at dawn and closes by midday. The brevity is read as completeness rather than as loss, which distinguishes the morning glory from the more sorrowful readings of fading flowers.
How is morning glory read in Chinese tradition?
Sources treat the morning glory as an image of something brief but complete, and it is associated with the summer and with the modest garden. It is grouped under Fire (火) in the five-element system.
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