The Chinese myth of the Moon Rabbit, also known as the Jade Rabbit or Moon Hare, is a popular element in Chinese folklore. It tells the story of a rabbit residing on the Moon, pounding medicinal herbs with a mortar and pestle. The Moon Rabbit symbolizes kindness, sacrifice, and the rewards of selflessness. This myth has been widely celebrated in Chinese culture and is associated with the Mid-Autumn Festival. The Chinese believed that the shadows on the moon were the shadows of a castle for the goddess Change and the jade rabbit. So if you were to stare at the shadows you would be able to see the jade rabbit pounding medical herbs in the night sky.