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Bagua symbol with Taiji and eight trigrams
9 symbols in this category

Bagua and the Eight Trigrams

Bagua is the system of eight trigrams used in the I Ching. Each trigram consists of three solid yang or broken yin lines and represents a natural image, direction of movement, and pattern of change. The category also includes the complete Bagua diagram with Taiji at its center.

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Xun Bagua trigram ☴

Xun ☴

A broken bottom line beneath two solid lines represents Wind or Wood: gentle, gradual penetration.

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Kan Bagua trigram ☵

Kan ☵

One solid line between two broken lines represents Water, depth, and movement through difficulty.

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Zhen Bagua trigram ☳

Zhen ☳

A solid bottom line beneath two broken lines represents Thunder: the first impulse and awakening of movement.

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Li Bagua trigram ☲

Li ☲

One broken line between two solid lines represents Fire, light, clarity, and the quality of attachment.

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