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

See also

• Faust
• Shiva