Discover an extraordinary deck of 60 poker-sized playing cards inspired by one of the oldest cosmological systems in the world: the Chinese sexagenary cycle.
This unique five-suit, twelve-rank deck beautifully blends art, philosophy, and play.
Each card represents one of the 60 Pillars, a classical combination of:
10 Heavenly Stems — the yin/yang expressions of the Five Elemental Phases (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water)
12 Earthly Branches — the familiar animals of the Chinese Zodiac
Every card is meticulously designed to reflect its pillar’s deeper meaning:
A Zodiac animal with its innate character
Its adopted external energy (e.g., Wood Dragon, Water Ox, etc.)
A Tidal Hexagram showing the yin/yang balance of the month
A corresponding Yi Jing hexagram
Ancient seal-script characters for both Stem and Branch
This deck is not only visually striking — it is also a powerful learning tool.
Use it to explore and understand:
Yin & Yang
The Five Elemental Phases
The Twelve Earthly Branches
Tidal Hexagrams
The 60 Pillars
The 64 Hexagrams
And just like any traditional card deck, the possibilities are endless.
Play classic games such as poker, invent new ones, or simply enjoy the beauty and wisdom embedded in each card.
Whether for study, meditation, teaching, divination, or play, this deck opens a gateway into the heart of classical Chinese cosmology.
