In the period 10'000 - 3000 BC the Chinese were very superstitious, this led to an exploration into the supernatural, spiritualism, Physical and psychic forces, meditation and the energies and vitalities that exist within all things.

Throughout history Taoist have used many talisman and amulets, unfortunately the practice of using talismans seems to have died out, with the exception of this one, used by modern Taoist.

Although components of the logo have been used by others throughout history, the complete symbol is ancient and is what modern Taoists would use as a amulet or emblem.

In Taoism both monism ( individuality, singular ) and dualism (duality, being twofold, i.e. Yin and Yang ) are symbolised by two opposing triangles, one being the inverted image of the other.

The enclosing circle symbolises the universe and is seen to be embracing the yin and yang within all things.

The six points symbolise the five elements and spiritual or macro-cosmic energy. The circle round the Dual Monism represents not only the universe, but also the void.