Show Notes
Long before the Jade Rabbit became the moon’s most famous resident, Chinese mythology spoke of a Three-Legged Moon Toad. In this subscriber-only episode, Taoist Master Mikel Steenrod explores the myth of Jip Jip, the symbolism of Yin, the evolution of lunar mythology, and how understanding these older stories can deepen our understanding of classical Taoism. From Chang’e and the Jade Rabbit to fertility, regeneration, and cyclical existence, this episode uncovers one of the most fascinating and overlooked symbols in Chinese spiritual tradition.
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