Bagua Lightning-Struck Wood Taoist Plaque
虎头紫薇 八卦Bagua (Eight Trigrams)
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A carved face fills one side of the eight-sided piece. Concentric trigram lines on the companion side follow the angular outline.
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意Meaning & symbolism
The eight trigrams map the changing forces of heaven and earth; the Bagua is placed to bring balance and keep harmful influences at bay.
Traditionally kept as a wish for balance, peace and protection.
Traditional symbolism and intention, shared as culture — not a promise of results.
材Details & craft
Listed by the maker as lightning-struck jujube wood, carved entirely by hand. Lightning-struck jujube is the most prized wood for Taoist ritual objects, because the strike is associated with thunder’s power to restore order.
| Material & craft | Lightning-struck jujube wood (雷击枣木), hand-carved |
|---|---|
| Catalogue name | 虎头紫薇 八卦 |
| Type | Carved Plaques |
| Collection | Plaques & seals · lightning-struck wood |
| Sold as | Sold individually |
| Note | Small variations in tone and finish from the photographs are possible. |
度Size, wearing & display
For display, decide which face you want to read from a little distance. Deep relief and narrow incised lines catch side light differently; leave room around the outline rather than pressing the face against another object.
Plaques and charms can be carried in a pocket or pouch, hung from a cord, or set upright on a desk or altar shelf facing the room.
养Care
Keep wood away from soaking water, steam and long direct sun. Wipe with a soft dry cloth; if the surface looks dry, rub in a very small amount of natural oil.
赠A gift for
A traveller, a new home, or someone going through an uncertain time. Anyone drawn to Taoist culture and its symbols.
The meaning of this piece · 寓意
Bagua Lightning-Struck Wood Taoist Plaque
Before the trigrams there was the Taiji, and before the Taiji, the Dao. Every Taoist emblem is a small map of that order: heaven above, earth below, and the changing forces that move between them.
虎头紫薇 八卦— Bagua (Eight Trigrams)
The eight trigrams map the changing forces of heaven and earth; the Bagua is placed to bring balance and keep harmful influences at bay.
Traditionally kept as a wish for balance, peace and protection.
Bagua refers to the eight trigrams. Look for arrangements of three-line signs; these are a different motif from the paired curves of a yin-yang disk.
The eight trigrams are arrangements of broken and unbroken lines. In a Taoist setting, the bagua can be chosen as a protective emblem for a household; the arrangement of the lines also gives the design its distinctive rhythm.
Listed by the maker as lightning-struck jujube wood, carved entirely by hand. Lightning-struck jujube is the most prized wood for Taoist ritual objects, because the strike is associated with thunder’s power to restore order.
In Taoist culture, motifs like these express a wish — here, peace and protection, balance. We share their traditional meaning as culture and intention, not as a guarantee of any outcome.
Questions · 问答
About this piece
What does this piece symbolise?
In Taoist tradition its motifs are associated with peace and protection, balance. A carved face fills one side of the eight-sided piece. Concentric trigram lines on the companion side follow the angular outline.
What is lightning-struck wood?
Wood from a tree struck by lightning, traditionally prized in Taoist practice because thunder is associated with a force that restores order. It is often carved into plaques, seals and charms.
How should I care for it?
Keep it dry and out of long direct sun; wipe with a soft dry cloth and oil lightly if the wood looks dry.
Can I return it?
Yes. Returns are accepted within 30 days under our return policy, and shipping is free worldwide on orders of $80 or more.
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