Nepalese shamanic mirror Lo Shu with Aum symbol 45 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

On the backside of this mirror, the Lo Shu square (or Nine Halls diagram) can be seen; this diagram is nowadays especially known as an important emblem in Feng Shui, but derives from ancient Chinese mathematical and divination traditions. It is connected with the system of Ba Gua (8 trigrams), which form the core of the I Tjing. These 8 trigrams can be seen in the circle around the Lo Shu square.

The trigrams 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'.

In a circle around the trigrams, also the 12 animals from the Eastern zodiac can be seen.

On the shiny frontside of the mirrors an engraving of the symbol for the (mantra)word "Aum" can be seen, written in Tibetan alphabet. This symbol and its sound, when spoken as an individual seed mantra or as part of a bigger mantra is said to be the all encompassing cosmic vibration of the universe. It represents all times, all awareness of times and the overtaking of time itself. When recited, it activates and energizes all the chakra's.

These mirrors comes from Nepal, are made of bronze and have a diameter of 45 millimeters. There are two available. On #1 the Aum symbol on the frontside is more clearly visible than on #2.