Introduction on Taoist Spiritual Item – Tai Ji Fan (太極日月陰陽寶扇簡介)

In here, Jave will be doing a simple introduction on one of the Common Taoist Spiritual Item, known as The Fan of Universe with the Enhancement Energies of Yin & Yang. In Chinese, we address this Fan as Tai Ji Ri Yue Yin Yang Bao Shan (太極日月陰陽寶扇).

According to Records, this Spiritual Fan was being imitated according to the Fan that Dao De Tian Zun aka The Supreme Lord (道德天尊), holding on to.

This Fan does not only represent the Universe, it does also represent the Balancing of the Yin Yang Energies and also, the Natural Energies that emitted out from the Sun & Moon – Part of the San Guang Group (三光).

In Taoism, this Fan can be commonly seen while Grand & Official Ceremonies are being conducted. Usually one of the High Priests will hold on to it to represent Authorities & also Permission from San Qing aka The Three Pure Ones (三清道祖).

In Long Shan Men (正一龍山門), the usage of this Fan was being impart by our Ancestors & Fore-fathers to assist the Needy.

So when we usually use it in Long Shan Men?

Usually in Grand Ceremonies or Official Rituals.

So what is the purpose of using this Fan?

There are a few purposes:

1 to perform Cleansing on the Ritual Ground

2 to perform Spiritual Protection during Rituals are being conducted

3 to enhance the Balancing of Yin & Yang Energies that being emitted out during Chanting & Practical Skills being conducted during Rituals

4 to assist Devotees in getting rid of Excess Negative Energies or while the Devotees are being pestered by un-necessary Entities

5 to Open the Path for Deities & other Celestial Beings during Ceremonies/Rituals

Is this Fan the same as the Folding Fan that Taoists used?

Officially, it is Different. Folk-ly, people tend to mix them up due to misconception & misunderstanding.

How can this Fan be enhanced?

Usually after getting such a Fan, an Auspicious Date shall be chosen for the Enhancing, followed by making Reporting to the Celestial Realm and last, performing the Enhancing of the Fan by going thru rounds of Chanting, Dotting & Ushering in of the Natural Energies.

During the Dotting & Ushering in of the Natural Energies, the Energies from Sun & Moon will be evoked and then, the Four Directional Energies will also be commanded in-order for the Enhancing into the Fan.

At the end of the whole Ceremony, the Four Spiritual “Animals (四靈獸)” will be called upon to guard on the Fan in-order for it to reach its Possible Highest Power or Authority.

Last, by placing it on the Main Altar for 49 Days before using for the Enhancing by the receiving of Offerings of Incenses (敬受香火).

It is possible to get this Fan in the Market?

I can say that its quite impossible due to the Enhancement needed a lot of efforts & strength.

For those who are willing to do for you, it will sure to cost you a “Diamond” and so, for those who are interested in getting the Fan, please do aware of getting CON.

Summary:

A lot of Spiritual Items are Nice to see and Good to get, but remember this, ALL of them come with a Purpose & each of them had to perform a Task. Do not get it just because you feel that it is a form of Authority to get One.

For those who wished to get any of the Spiritual Items, please do considered carefully on whether do you really need them or will you used them after getting it. Do not just place them on the Altar for Nice, cos this is not a form of Promoting the Culture or Respecting your Deities, but actually, distorting it and damaging the Reputation of Taoism.

Last of ALL, may ALL be blessed by our dearest Taoism.

PS: Thanks to Vabien for sharing with us the Pictures.