Literature Reference: 北斗七星高，哥舒夜带刀。—— 《哥舒歌》 The Big Dipper shines high, Geshu carries his sword at night. Source from 'Song of Geshu'.
向: Facing, confronting. In contrast to "turning one's back."
北: Direction, in the morning facing the sun, the side to the left hand, opposite to "south".
Meaning: Facing north symbolizes determination, persistence, and a sense of direction.