ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Hexagram

A hexagram is a shape that has six sides, kind of like a six-pointed star. It is made up of two intersecting triangles. One triangle points up and the other triangle points down. Sometimes people call it the "Star of David" or the "Seal of Solomon."

Hexagrams have been used for a long time, dating back thousands of years. Different cultures have used hexagrams in different ways. In some cases, it was used as a symbol to represent the connection between Heaven and Earth. In others, it was used in religious ceremonies or as a protective symbol.

Today, the hexagram is still used in a lot of different ways. For example, you might see it on a flag or in a logo for an organization. Some people even get tattoos of hexagrams. It's a shape that has a lot of meaning for different people and cultures.