Rat Chinese Zodiac Lightning Struck Wood Plaque
Core Edition / Standard Packaging
£99.00
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Chinese Zodiac Lightning Struck Wood Plaques
Rat Chinese Zodiac Lightning Struck Wood Plaque
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Hand carved Rat zodiac plaque in lightning struck jujube wood, outlined in gold. Choose the Core or Ritual Edition for a meaningful connection to Chinese tradition.
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£99.00
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The reverse side
2027 Guidance
No Trees Cut: Giving Storm Fallen Jujube Wood a New Life
Each plaque is made from reclaimed jujube wood that has been struck by lightning or naturally damaged by the elements. No trees are cut down for production. Instead, we carefully reuse wood that would otherwise be discarded, giving it a second life as a meaningful piece of traditional art.
Every plaque carries its own natural grain, colour and surface character, shaped by weather, time and the force of nature. In Chinese culture, jujube wood is valued for its warm, grounded presence. Combined with hand carving and traditional zodiac symbolism, it becomes a responsible craft that connects nature, heritage and everyday life.
Hand Carved, Then Drawn in Gold
How to Wear and Use It
- Wear the plaque with its cord close to your chest as an everyday personal symbol.
- Carry it in a pocket, pouch or bag when you prefer a discreet connection.
- Place it on a desk, bedside table, shelf or personal ritual space.
- Use it during journaling, meditation, reflection or goal setting.
- Give it as a birthday, Lunar New Year, graduation or new beginning gift.
- Wear it as a symbol of grounded strength when building something slowly and well.
Choose Your Edition
Core Edition
The Core Edition includes the lightning struck jujube wood plaque, traditional hand carving and gold pen outlining. It is the clearest expression of the zodiac symbol and is made for everyday wearing, display and gifting.
Ritual Edition
The Ritual Edition includes everything in the Core Edition, followed by a cinnabar dot placed by a Taoist priest and a traditional blessing ritual before dispatch. The ritual adds a deeper ceremonial layer to the object and creates a deliberate moment for setting an intention.
The Ritual Edition is a cultural and spiritual experience. It does not guarantee luck, wealth, health or a particular result.
Why Choose This Plaque?
- A natural material with individual grain and character
- Hand carved by an experienced traditional artisan
- Gold outlined zodiac artwork inspired by Chinese seal aesthetics
- Wearable, displayable and suitable for meaningful gifting
- Available in an everyday Core Edition and a ceremonial Ritual Edition
Frequently asked questions
What does the Rat plaque represent?
How do I find my Chinese zodiac sign?
Our Chinese Zodiac Calculator uses Li Chun (the Beginning of Spring) as the boundary between zodiac years, rather than January 1 or Lunar New Year. Li Chun usually falls around February 3–5, and its exact timing varies by year.
If you were born in January or early February, check your birth details with our calculator before choosing your plaque. Someone born before Li Chun may belong to the previous zodiac year under this system.
Different traditions use different boundaries, so a result based on Lunar New Year may differ from a Li Chun-based result.
What do the symbols on the plaque mean?
The zodiac animal represents qualities traditionally associated with that sign. The character on the reverse is its corresponding Earthly Branch, such as 子 (Zi) for the Rat or 辰 (Chen) for the Dragon.
The seal design is inspired by the Yangping Zhidu Gong Seal, a historic Taoist ritual seal associated with the Ming Dynasty. Together, these details connect the plaque with Chinese calendar traditions, seal art and Taoist heritage.
You may appreciate the plaque as a cultural keepsake, a symbolic gift or an object for personal reflection; you do not need to follow a particular religion.
What is the plaque made from, and how is it crafted?
Each plaque is made from reclaimed jujube wood marked by lightning or natural weathering. No trees are cut down specifically for production; the wood is given a second life through traditional handcraft.
An experienced traditional artisan hand carves the zodiac motif, then traces the design by hand with a gold pen. The carving and gold detailing draw on Chinese zodiac art and the visual language of traditional seals.
Will my plaque look exactly like the photos?
No two plaques are identical. Your piece will have its own grain, colour and small variations in carving and gold detailing.
Natural knots, fine cracks and surface marks may be part of the reclaimed wood’s character. Photos illustrate the design and overall style, rather than an identical pattern of wood grain or markings.
Which edition should I choose?
Core Edition: The hand-carved, gold-outlined wood plaque for everyday wearing, display or gifting.
Ritual Edition: Everything in the Core Edition, with an additional cinnabar dot placed by a Taoist priest and a traditional blessing ritual before dispatch.
The cinnabar dot represents ceremony, intention and cultural connection. The Ritual Edition offers an additional spiritual and ceremonial layer, not a guarantee of results. You do not need to be Taoist to appreciate it. Ritual preparation may require additional time; please refer to the current production and delivery estimate before ordering.
How can I wear, display or gift it?
Wear it with the included cord, carry it in a pouch or bag, or place it on a desk, shelf, bedside table or personal ritual space. It can serve as a reminder during journaling, meditation, reflection or goal setting.
It also makes a personal gift for birthdays, Lunar New Year, graduations, housewarmings and new beginnings. Check the recipient’s zodiac sign before choosing.
You can wear it with other jewellery, but avoid contact with sharp or rough surfaces that could mark the wood or gold detailing.
How should I care for my plaque?
Keep the plaque dry and protect it from prolonged direct sunlight, heat and high humidity. Remove it before showering, swimming or exercising.
Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. Do not soak the wood or use household chemicals. Store it in a dry place when not in use. Natural colour changes and small surface variations are part of the wood’s character.
Does it guarantee luck or a particular outcome?
No. This is a handcrafted cultural object for symbolism, personal reflection and connection to Chinese tradition. Neither edition guarantees luck, wealth, health or any particular result.
Its personal meaning comes from the craftsmanship, cultural tradition and the intention you bring to it.
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