What Is the Symbol of Taoism?

The most recognizable part is the "Yin-Yang Fish," featuring black and white sections. The white section (Yang) has a black dot, and the black section (Yin) has a white dot, showing the interdependence of Yin and Yang.

From the I Ching, the Bagua consists of eight trigrams: Qian, Kun, Zhen, Xun, Kan, Li, Gen, and Dui. These represent natural forces like heaven, earth, thunder, wind, water, fire, mountains, and lakes, and are used to understand changes in nature and society. Kun and Qian are especially important as they symbolize the fundamental creative forces of the universe.

Combined, the Taiji and Bagua form the Taiji Bagua diagram, a key Taoist symbol. It represents the laws governing all things in the universe and is believed to have the power to repel evil.