Literature Reference: 月桂亏还正,阶蓂落复滋。—— 《闰月定四时》 The laurel wanes and returns to fullness, while the step-moss falls and thrives again. Source from 'Determining the Four Seasons in a Leap Month'.
阶: Steps, a staircase. Symbolizing steady progress and continuous advancement.
蓂: The "Mingjia" is a legendary auspicious plant from the time of Emperor Yao in ancient China, also known as the "Calendar Pod."
Meaning: The step-moss symbolizes the cycle of nature and the enduring force of life, embodying resilience and hope.