Encyclopedia of Taoist Deities and Immortals
Explore the archetypal power of Eastern mythology. Decode the sacred cosmic roles and spiritual resonance of the Three Pure Ones, Jade Emperor, Ninth Heaven Mysterious Goddess, Wenchang Emperor, and the Five Paths of Wealth Gods.
Sanqing Dao Ancestors
Supreme Dao AncestorThe highest faith of Taoism. Yuqing Yuanshi Tianzun, Shangqing Lingbao Tianzun, Taiqing Daode Tianzun (Taishang Laojun).
Jade Emperor
Master of HeavenSupreme Sovereign of All Spirits in the Three Realms and Ten Directions. Commands all celestial beings and governs the overall operation of the universe.
Mysterious Lady of the Nine Heavens
Ancestor of Tactics and MetaphysicsGoddess of profound tactics, military strategy, Qimen Dunjia, and Feng Shui. Teacher of the Yellow Emperor.
Lord Guan, the Saintly Emperor
God of Loyalty, Righteousness, and Martial WealthEmbodiment of loyalty and righteousness. Great Demon-Subduing Emperor, Great Demon-Subduing Deity of the Three Realms, Martial God of Wealth.
Lady of the Big Dipper
Mother of the ConstellationsMother of the Big Dipper and the sixty Tai Sui stars. Governs the lifespan, fortune, and misfortune of all people.
Supreme Emperor of the Dark Heaven
House Guardian, Demon Queller, and Arctic War GodGreat Emperor Zhenwu, also known as Yousheng Zhenjun. Guards the north, commands water creatures, and destroys evil spirits and black magic.
Wenchang Emperor
Deity of Merit and Academic SuccessThe god who governs worldly fame, official rank, exams, literary fortune, and career promotion.
Zhao Gongming (Martial God of Wealth)
Head of the Five Roads Gods of WealthTrue Lord of the Mysterious Altar, Orthodox Unity God of Wealth. Presides over the five directions (east, west, south, north, center) of the heavenly dignitaries that attract wealth and treasure.
Celestial Master Zhang
Zhengyi Dao Grandmaster and Progenitor of Talismanic ScriptsZhang Daoling from Pei State's Feng region. Founded the Way of the Celestial Masters, expert in Zhengyi talismans and secret healing techniques.
Queen Mother of the West
Chief of Female Immortals and Goddess of LongevityRuler of Kunlun Wonderland, bestower of the elixir of immortality, and supreme leader of all female immortals.
Fu De Zheng Shen (Earth God)
Local Guardian and Foundation Wealth GodEarth God, Grand Uncle. The most approachable guardian deity, blessing local peace and grassroots wealth.
Baosheng Dadi
Great Medical True Official·Health ResolutionFamous physician Wu Zhenren of the Song Dynasty. He practiced medicine to help the world, compassionately saving people, specializing in dispelling diseases and prolonging life.