Auspicious

Auspicious is a Latin-derived word originally pertaining to the taking of auspices by the augurs of ancient Rome. It may refer to:

  • Auspicious number in numerology
  • Eight auspicious symbols; see Ashtamangala
  • Auspicious wedding date
  • In English discourse on aspects of Chinese culture, the word "auspicious" is a significant concept in:
    • Chinese New Year
    • Numbers in Chinese culture
    • Feng shui
    • The Song to the Auspicious Cloud, an anthem of the Republic of China
  • In Tibetan Buddhism:
    • Great Auspicious Beauty, one of the Seventeen Tantras of Menngagde
  • In Thai culture:
    • The Ancient and Auspicious Order of the Nine Gems; see Order of the Nine Gems
    • The Most Auspicious Order of the Rajamitrabhorn; see Order of the Rajamitrabhorn
  • The Auspicious Incident, an event in the history of the Ottoman Empire

Famous quotes containing the word auspicious:

    “I find my zenith doth depend upon
    A most auspicious star, whose influence
    If now I court not, but omit, my fortunes
    Will ever after droop.”
    —William Shakespeare (1564–1616)