Eight Trigrams (I Ching)

A surface view of the eight trigrams reveals they are a symbol of Eastern philosophy.

Three unbroken lines stacked upon each other represent the Yang, male principle; broken lines are Yin, the female principle. Combination and variation of broken or unbroken lines represent the evolution of nature and its cyclic changes : 1,heaven, 2, water, 3, fire, 4, thunder, 5, wind,  6,moon,  7,mountain, and 8,earth; the interpretation of each blessings with the symbolic meaning for each sign, such as pleasure, flexibility, etc.

Within each trigram there is yin and yang thus the trigrams represent the 8 types of consciousness: Sense, Think, Feel, Will, Body, Soul, Spirit & Awareness.

A plaque of the 8 trigrams and the symbol of Yin-Yang the symbol of creation in its center shield the wearer from misfortune assuring prosperity. Such a plaque may be tacked upon the door for good fortune.