Symbol | Bagua (Eight Trigrams) |
Religion | Taoism |
Origin | Rooted in ancient Chinese divination practices. |
Meaning | Represents the fundamental elements of the universe and their dynamic interactions. |
Appearance | Eight symbols, each composed of three lines, representing various combinations of yin and yang. |
Colors | Traditional colors associated with each trigram. |
Usage | Used in Taoist cosmology, martial arts, and divination practices. |
History | Associated with the ancient text I Ching (Yijing). |
Popularity | Widely utilized in Taoist philosophy and Chinese culture. |
Importance | Fundamental to understanding the patterns of change in the cosmos. |
Complexity | Each trigram carries unique symbolic meanings and relationships. |
Emotions | Inspires a sense of interconnectedness, change, and cosmic order. |