Understanding Bagua
Bagua (八卦), literally meaning "eight trigrams," is a fundamental concept...
The Bagua surrounds the Yin-Yang symbol...
Each trigram consists of three lines...
The Eight Trigrams
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Qian (乾) - Heaven
Element: Metal...
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Kun (坤) - Earth
Element: Earth...
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Zhen (震) - Thunder
Element: Wood...
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Xun (巽) - Wind
Element: Wood...
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Kan (坎) - Water
Element: Water...
☲
Li (离) - Fire
Element: Fire...
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Gen (艮) - Mountain
Element: Earth...
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Dui (兑) - Lake
Element: Metal...
Applications in Chinese Culture
🏠 Feng Shui
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🥋 Martial Arts
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📖 I Ching Divination
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🌿 Traditional Medicine
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Philosophical Significance
The Bagua represents the Taoist understanding...
🌳 Wood Element
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🔥 Fire Element
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🌍 Earth Element
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⚡ Metal Element
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💧 Water Element
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