1. The Five Directions (五方架構)
While the "Three Talismans" protect the body, the Five Talismans (often associated with the Five Directions - 五方 ) secure the environment. In Liuren Fajiao, commanding the spatial "Qi" of East, South, West, North, and Center is essential for establishing a safe ritual space.
This practice ensures that the "Altar" is not just a table, but a fortress guarded on all vectors. This is the foundation for the "Five Thunders" (Wu Lei) magic taught at higher levels.
2. Core Functional Categories
Rather than a rigid elemental chart, the lineage organizes its talismanic repertoire into practical functional categories that a disciple must master:
| Category | Function | Typical Application |
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| Protective (防身) | Shielding body and spirit. | Iron Plate, Iron Cow, Copper Skin. |
| Healing (治病) | Medical and energetic healing. | Stopping bleeding, reducing fever, bone-setting. |
| Prosperity (招財) | Enhancing luck and resources. | Wealth attraction, business success. |
| Harmony (和合) | Resolving conflict. | Relationship healing, social harmony. |
| Exorcistic (制煞) | Active clearing of negativity. | Expelling spirits, clearing haunted spaces. |
3. The Five Thunder Connection (五雷關係)
Advanced practitioners link the spatial command of the Five Directions to the Five Thunder Laws (五雷法) . At the Wuleijiao level, the defensive "shielding" of the Five Directions transforms into the offensive "striking" power of the Thunder.
- Zhongjiao Level: Use Wu Fang for basic survival, daily protection, and establishing boundaries.
- Wuleijiao Level: Use Wu Lei for high-stakes exorcisms and commanding spiritual soldiers.
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