The Seven True Lords of the Big Dipper are among the most important astral deities in Taoism, corresponding to the seven stars of the Big Dipper constellation: Tian Shu (Dubhe), Tian Xuan (Merak), Tian Ji (Phecda), Tian Quan (Megrez), Yu Heng (Alioth), Kai Yang (Mizar), and Yao Guang (Alkaid). Under the command of the Jade […]