Bamboo has long been the traditional symbol of nobility of character in Chinese culture and Confucian doctrine. Just as bamboo will bend but not break because of the strength of its joints, it also represents respectability, virtue and the strength within us all to find the answers we seek. Now this ancient wisdom is available to all with The Bamboo Oracle. A beautiful book, card and bamboo stick set, this unique kit offers readers a simple system for using Confucian wisdom in their own lives. Based on the I Ching, each of the 64 cards represents a yin or yang power and symbolizes a different aspect of ourselves.