The Way of Thunderstruck Wood & Cinnabar: Taoist Culture & Sacred Objects
NOVEMBER 5,2025
When a tree of great age encounters the astonishing thunder of the Nine Heavens, the sacred object known in Taoist culture as "impervious to all evil"—Thunderstruck Wood—is born.
Taoist scriptures record that jujube and peach trees struck by celestial thunder yet still remaining alive condense the potent, righteous Qi ( 罡氣- gāngqì) of the Divine Generals of the Thunder Department. This Qi possesses the power to sever all yin and malevolent energies.
Taoist adepts take this wood, still brimming with life, and besides crafting it into command tokens ( 權杖- lìngpái),ritual seals(法印- fǎyìn),and the like,also create numerous protective ritual implements(護身法器- hùshēn fǎqì). Those with the karmic affinity to obtain such an item can use it to gather righteous energy, repel evil spirits ( 邪祟- xiésuì),and bring peace to their soul(神魄- shénpò).
For LonghuTao's Thunderstruck Wood collection, every piece of wood is sourced from wild jujube trees in the Zhongnan Mountains (终南山) that are over 600 years old, possessing a profound heritage.
We adhere to ancient methods, selecting only wood from trees that remained alive after being struck by lightning. Before harvesting, we perform the proper rites, informing the Thunder God, the Mountain God, and the local Earth God. The lightning's power is then sealed within the wood according to Taoist methods, preserving its spiritual essence from dissipating.
After being harvested, the wood is never artificially kiln-dried or rushed. Instead, we patiently wait for years as it naturally air-dries in the shade, only then forming the perfect foundation for a thunder-blessed ritual implement.
After being crafted into their final form, a High Priest from LonghuTao selects an auspicious date and time, opens the sacred altar, and performs the complete ritual, petitioning the multitude of Perfected Beings (Deities) to descend. He then infuses the ritual implement with true spiritual essence, imbuing it with the energy and consciousness of the true divinities, enabling the wearer to achieve a superior level of protection.
Those with the karmic affinity may choose a style they favor and respectfully obtain this gift from the heavens for themselves or their family.
Cinnabar
Cinnabar, known in antiquity as Dansha, is considered the ultimate yang substance born from the very lifeblood of the Earth, originating from the sacred union of yin and yang between volcanic heat and cold springs. Named for its vibrant red color, it is honored in the Baopuzi as the "chief of the eight stones."
In Taoism, Cinnabar is regarded as a sacred object of pure yang, representing light, righteous energy (Zhengqi), and divine authority. Possessing the power to subdue all things yin and evil, it serves as a crucial medium for communicating with the divine and purifying spaces. It is widely utilized in various Taoist spiritual practices, including the drawing of talismans, alchemy, and rites for repelling evil.
All products in LonghuTao's Cinnabar collection are sourced from natural raw cinnabar ore. The ore is washed and sun-dried using traditional artisanal methods. It is then refined and shaped, compressing the cinnabar powder under high pressure to create matte beads, pendants, and other items. This process both inherits the ancient method of "using red Qi to protect the primal self" (赤气护元 - chì qì hù yuán) and adds a contemporary, fashionable texture.
After being crafted into their final form, a High Priest from LonghuTao selects an auspicious date and time, opens the sacred altar, and performs the complete ritual, petitioning the multitude of Perfected Beings (Deities) to descend. He then infuses the ritual implement with true spiritual essence, imbuing it with the energy and consciousness of the true divinities, enabling the wearer to achieve a superior level of protection.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Cinnabar is said to enter the Heart meridian and possesses the efficacy of calming the heart and settling the spirit (镇静安神 - zhènjìng ānshén). It can help improve insomnia and excessive dreaming.
Furthermore, due to its ultimate yang nature, and additionally being spiritually empowered by a High Priest, its efficacy in repelling evil is even more pronounced.
Those with the karmic affinity may choose a style they favor and respectfully obtain a beautiful and fashionable protective treasure (护身法宝 - hùshēn fǎbǎo) for themselves or their family.
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