Mongolian shamanic mirror Trigrams and Zodiac 115 millimeters

The shamanic mirror is found all over the Eurasian continent. From Tibet, Siberia, Nepal to China. In different regions, the shamanic mirror is known with different names, such as Kuzungu, Toli, Panaptu or Melong.

The backside of the mirror can be decorated with all different kinds of motives and symbolism, but the frontside is often very shiny and should be regularly polished to reflect all negative influences away.

The shamanic mirror is one of the most important attributes in the tradition of Spirit of Wolf and is worn during rituals to amplify the power of the heart and to protect it against malignant forces. 

The shamanic mirror can also be used for oracles, scrying, for healing rituals and as a spirit container. 

Diverse metals have certain correspondences such as: 
- Brass or bronze, connected to the Sun
- Silver, connected to the Moon
- Copper, connected to Underworld Sun

These Mongolian mirrors have a beautiful decoration on the backside; the 8 Trigram symbols (' Ba Gua'), which form the core of the I Tjing. They represent different dynamics, energies, cardinal points, animals, seasons etc. On these mirrors, the 8 of them together, forming a circle, symbolizes heavenly order, a healthy balance and right flow of energy.

The trigram symbols come from very ancient origin; they derive from symbols found on ancient Chinese divination bones dating back as long as 11th century BCE. A similar version of bone oracle is still used today by Turkic and Mongolian people, and also in the lineage of Spirit of Wolf Shamanism; 'Kazhiki'.

Also the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac can be seen. The presence of this calendar on this mirror symbolizes control over time and space, an important core principle in the practice of shamanism.

This mirror comes from Mongolia and comes to us via our friends at Shaman Bazar. It is made of bronze and has a diameter of 115 millimeters.