Gao Yord 9 Spires Yant, master Yant
Master Sak Yant Gao Yord or Gao Yord Mongkood Phraphutthachao
This Yant grants the wearer with protection, good luck and prosperity.
Gao Yord is normally the first Sak Yant design that is given to a follower of a Sak Yant master. 9 is an important number in Buddhism. The Buddha symbols are added to the Yant to give it more power.
There is another name for this Yant, Yant Kru which means master Yant and controls all other Yants below the neck.
Having the Goa Yord allows you to enter the lineage of the past masters that have been there before you and also become a disciple if you wish to do so.
This is regarded as a powerful Sak Yant and will protect you in many ways. The Kata’s or Yants can be a combination of the Khom script inside the squares and only known by the original masters. I was with a master and he told me that in a square Yant design that there is 320 Yants in combinations and that’s why some Yants are so powerful. This Yant has 9 magical spells.
We have talked to our masters and been informed that this Yant has nothing to do with sacred mountings as some people believe. You read it on the internet and there is so much that is misleading.
Usually there will be a horizontal line of a Mantra or Akara in Kata Thai script. This script is older than Khmer script and the characters are abbreviations for Thai Khatas. The centre of the Yant is a series of small boxes. The number and size of these boxes can vary from Master to Master. Inside each square there is a character that is an abbreviation for a particular spell and mostly the Gao Yord will offer the following:
Maetda Maha Niyom: Grants intense loving-kindness and compassion from others, boosting popularity, charm, charisma, and preferential treatment in social or professional situations.
Maha Amnat: Grants the wearer immense power, authority, influence, and control over others. It inspires respect, leadership, and the ability to command situations or people effectively.
Awk Seuk: Embodies the courage and willingness to fight battles—literally or figuratively—for those you are loyal to, or to stand up for what is right and just. It represents determination, bravery in defense of principles, and readiness to confront challenges.
Oopathae: Ensures success, smoothness, and efficiency in all business, enterprises, or professional endeavors. It helps the wearer perform tasks correctly, removes obstacles, and allows operations to proceed without major issues.
Kong Khra Pan: Bestows powerful magical invincibility and unbreakable protection. The wearer is believed to become impervious to harm, weapons, or physical danger, providing a shield of supernatural resilience.
Maha Lap: Brings abundant good fortune, luck, and prosperity. It attracts positive opportunities, wealth, and serendipitous events that benefit the wearer in life.
Bong Kan Antarai: Offers strong protection against accidents, injuries, violence, and natural disasters. It safeguards the wearer from sudden dangers, mishaps, or harmful events.
Bong Kan Win Yan Chua Rai: Offers protection against unwanted or malevolent spirits, ghosts, evil entities, and negative supernatural influences. It wards off spiritual disturbances, hauntings, black magic, or harmful energies that could affect the wearer’s well-being or peace of mind.
Maha Saneh: Enhances personal charm, magnetism, and attractiveness—particularly to the opposite sex. It boosts popularity, romantic appeal, charisma, and the ability to draw positive attention and affection from others.
Natee Gan Gnan Dee: Improves work circumstances, career progress, and professional life. It assists in better job conditions, promotions, harmonious workplace relationships, and overall success in employment.
Klaeoklad (or Klaew Klad): Protects against serious accidents, injuries, or fatal harm — ensuring the wearer escapes danger unharmed.
Chana Satru: Bestows the power to overcome or defeat enemies, rivals, or adversaries (physically, verbally, or spiritually).
Noon Chataa (or Noon Chadtaa): Improves destiny, fate, and overall life path. It helps elevate one’s karma, aligns circumstances favorably, and supports a smoother, more fortunate journey through life.
Yee Sib Gao Yord - Sib Jet Yord
Yee Sib Gao Yord (ยันต์ยี่สิบเก้ายอด or Yant 29 Yord / 29 Spires) is an advanced extension or expanded version of the classic Gao Yord (9 Spires) Sak Yant.
The one below was a Gao Yord and at a later date the extensions where added.
Literal Meaning
1. Yee Sib = Twenty (ยี่สิบ)
2. Gao = Nine (เก้า)
3. Yord = Peaks, spires, or summits (ยอด) — also implying “the best” or “highest”
4. Together: “29 Peaks/29 Spires”
It builds directly on the Gao Yord by adding more elements (often 20 additional spires or sacred designs on the sides), creating a larger, more intricate, and powerful composition.
Below, Yee Sib Gao Yord with winner flags.
Symbolism and Spiritual Meaning
- The core 9 spires still represent the 9 supreme attributes/virtues of the Buddha (from the Itipiso chant) and the 9 peaks of mythical Mount Meru (the cosmic mountain in Buddhist cosmology).
2. The expansion to 29 peaks adds layers of sacred geometry, Thai Kata script, and additional protective motifs. It symbolizes a more complete cosmic alignment, deeper connection to Buddhist lineage, and amplified spiritual authority.
3. This design is often considered a high-level Master Yant (Yant Kru) variant.
Below, the Yee Sib Gao Yord can be redesigned to fit around other tattoos as shown below. Fit around the Pead Tidt 8 Directions Yant
Powers and Benefits (Traditional Beliefs)
1. Stronger protection against danger, evil spirits, black magic, curses, accidents, and harm (amplified invulnerability compared to standard Gao Yord).
2. Authority, charisma, and baramee (merit/influence).
3. Good fortune, success in business/life endeavors, unstoppable progress, and prosperity.
4. Loving-kindness (metta), popularity, and spiritual guidance.
5. Overall balance, stability, and harmony — the central Gao Yord “governs” the expanded elements.
Below, This has 29 Buddhas
The Yee Sib Gao Yord is an extension/expansion of the Yant Gao Yord which grants even further and increased protection etc.
Sib Jet yord 17 Unalome Spires and Buddha symbols
In Sak Yant tradition, there is no widely recognized design containing exactly 17 spires. The term is most likely a slight variation of the well-known Gao Yord (Nine Peaks/Spires)
Sip Jet Yord (Seventeen Peaks), which is an advanced master design representing the 17 levels of heaven in Buddhist and Hindu cosmology.
Breaking Down the 17 Spires / Peaks
The design refers to the Sip Jet Yord (17 spires or peaks), it builds heavily upon the core meaning of the standard Master Yant (Gao Yord) but represents a higher level of spiritual ascension.
Spiritual Ascension: It represents the 17 heavens (or Bhumis) that a soul passes through on its journey to spiritual enlightenment and nirvana.
“17 Spires” (Yant 17 Yord / สิบเจ็ดยอด) in Sak Yant is not one of the most standardized or commonly named traditional designs (unlike the classic Gao Yord 9 Spires or the expanded Yee Sib Gao Yord 29 Spires). It appears to be a custom or lineage-specific variation of the Master Yant (Yant Kru), where additional spires or sacred elements are added around the central 9 peaks for enhanced power and personalization.
Gao Yord Phra Hong or Ong also Phutson Sak Yant Thai Tattoo
Gao Yord Phra Hong (or Phra Ong) / Phutson Sak Yant refers to a powerful combination or variant where the classic Gao Yord (9 Spires) Master Yant is integrated with or placed alongside Yant Phutson (also called Pra Jao Ha Pra Ong or Phra Hong elements).
Key Components
1. Gao Yord (9 Yord / 9 Spires): The foundational Yant Kru (Master Yant). Nine spires represent the 9 peaks of Mount Meru (cosmic mountain) and the 9 supreme virtues/qualities of the Buddha. It provides broad protection, spiritual authority, invulnerability, luck, and governs other yants on the body. Often features Unalome spirals symbolizing the path to enlightenment.
2. Phra Hong / Phra Ong / Phutson (Pra Jao Ha Pra Ong): This is the “Nine Buddhas” or “Nine Kings” Yant (Yant Phutson). It invokes the Nine Buddhas of the current era (Bhadrakalpa): Kakusandha, Konagamana, Kassapa, Gautama (current), and Maitreya (future).
3. Meaning: Divine protection from the Nine Buddhas, great mercy/compassion (metta), charm/charisma (Maha Saneh), good luck, prosperity, and success. It balances spiritual power with worldly benefits like attractiveness, loving-kindness, and career momentum.
Overall Meaning of the Combined Design
This fusion creates a high-level protective and auspicious talisman:
1. Core spiritual foundation from Gao Yord (cosmic alignment, broad invulnerability, authority).
2. Amplified blessings from the Nine Buddhas/Phutson (mercy, charm, luck, multi-directional protection).
Together: Enhanced all-around safeguarding against harm/evil, strong charisma, good fortune, success in life/work, and spiritual harmony. The Gao Yord often sits at the top as the “controller,” with Phutson/Phra Ong elements integrated or below it.
This style is popular in larger back pieces and is famously associated with designs like those on Angelina Jolie (who has a prominent Phutson/Phra Ong central piece alongside other yants).
Gao Yord Sak Yant Tattoo 9 Spires
The Gao Yord powerfully counters:
Stabilizing and anchoring the wearer’s spirit
Maintaining inner balance and control
Ensuring that the energies of additional Yants (like Tigers) serve and support the wearer, rather than overwhelming them
This is why many ajarns (masters) recommend — or even require — starting with the Gao Yord (often placed high on the back near the neck/shoulders) before adding more potent or specialized designs. It acts as a spiritual foundation, providing comprehensive protection while harmonizing the overall “system” of Yants on the body.
In traditional practice, the Gao Yord’s Buddhist-rooted blessings (representing the nine supreme qualities of the Buddha) promote stability, respect, and spiritual elevation, helping the wearer integrate the fierce protective powers of other Yants without losing equilibrium.
This makes the Gao Yord not just a standalone tattoo, but the essential “controller” and stabilizer for those building a collection of Sak Yant designs.
In modern Thai, “yord” often means “the best” or “top” (as in “sud yord,” meaning “amazing” or “the best”). In the context of Sak Yant, it emphasizes the supreme or pinnacle nature of this design.
In Buddhism, the number 9 holds profound significance, symbolizing completeness and the highest spiritual qualities. The Gao Yord is believed to represent the nine supreme attributes (or qualities) of the Buddha, with each of the nine spires embodying a different Buddha or aspect that grants special powers, protections, and blessings.
Key Elements of the Design
Basic Structure: The nine spires symbolize the nine peaks of Mount Meru (also called Sumeru), the mythical cosmic mountain in Buddhist and Hindu cosmology. It is the sacred center of the universe, home to the gods and a representation of spiritual ascent toward enlightenment.
Triple Ovals: At the top of each spire (or in groupings), you’ll see sets of three ovals, representing the Lord Buddha himself. This triple-oval motif appears in many other Sak Yant designs as a symbol of the Buddha’s presence and protection.
Script and Mantra: The design incorporates ancient Kata script (an old Ruesi derived writing used in Thai Kata magical texts). At the base is usually a full Katha (mantra or prayer), often derived from Buddhist scriptures like the Itipiso chant praising the Buddha’s qualities.
Central Magic Box: The heart of the Gao Yord features a grid or “patchwork” of small squares (the “magic box”). Each square contains abbreviations in Kata script for specific protective spells or invocations. The number of squares can vary by Ajarn (master) or version, but the core blessings are consistent.
Core Blessings and Powers
The Gao Yord is renowned for its wide-ranging protective and positive attributes. Key ones commonly associated with it include:
These blessings are activated through the Ajarn’s incantations, holy rituals, and the sacred energy infused during the hand-poked tattoo process. The power is believed to stem from the combination of ancient Kata scripts, Buddhist principles, and the wearer’s faith and adherence to moral guidelines (like the Sak Yant precepts).
Gao Yord Phra Phuttha Jao
This is a highly significant variation of the “Nine Spires” called Gao Yord Phra Phuttha Jao (Nine Spires of the Lord Buddha).
While the standard Gao Yord focuses on the spires themselves, this version places a Buddha image at the very peak, surrounded by a sacred flame (Gaup). This shifts the energy of the Yant from general protection to a much higher level of spiritual guidance and divine mercy.
Key Symbolic Elements
The Sitting Buddha: This is the most important distinction. Placing the Buddha at the summit signifies that the power of this Yant comes from the “Highest Dhamma.” It represents ultimate wisdom, peace, and the ability to stay calm in the face of any storm.
The 21 Squares (Grid): Unlike simpler versions, this Yant features a large grid below the Buddha. Each square contains a specific Khom syllable. These represent the 21 attributes of the Buddha, creating a “shield of merit” that protects the wearer from both physical and spiritual harm.
The Sacred Flame: The teardrop-shaped flame around the Buddha symbolizes Enlightenment and the burning away of bad karma or “Kilesa” (impurities).
External Una-Lome: The two large spirals on the left and right sides act as “energy broadcasters,” ensuring that the Yant’s protective aura covers the wearer’s entire body.
Meaning and Spiritual Benefits
This Yant is often referred to as a “Compassionate Shield.” Its meaning is rooted in four primary areas:
Serm Baramee (Increasing Merit): It is believed to elevate the “Aura” of the wearer, making them appear noble and trustworthy. People are naturally drawn to help or support someone with this Yant.
Maha Metta (Great Kindness): The presence of the Buddha image emphasizes mercy. It is intended to turn “enemies into friends” and ensure that the wearer is treated with kindness wherever they go.
Klaew Klaad (Highest Evasion): this Gao Yord provides protection through avoidance. It is believed to steer the wearer away from accidents or dangerous situations before they even happen.
Anti-Black Magic: This specific “Buddha Peak” version is considered one of the strongest defenses against negative spiritual influences, curses, or “evil eye” from others.
Who is this for?
Because of its high spiritual status, this Yant is chosen by those who want to balance their “Warrior” side with “Wisdom.”
The Mature Practitioner: It is often given to those who have already established themselves in life and now seek peace, stability, and a good reputation.
Those in High-Stress Roles: If your work involves heavy responsibility or conflict, this Yant is meant to keep your mind clear and your decisions wise.
The “Foundation”: Just like the staircase Yant, your shared represents stepping up in wealth, this Yant represents the foundation of the soul.
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Gao Yord Morn & Mon
Yant Goa Yord Morn (also spelled Yant Gao Yord Mon, Thai: ยันต์เก้ายอดมอญ) is a sacred Sak Yant (traditional Thai magical tattoo) design. It is a specialized variation of the classic Gao Yord (9 Spires/Peaks) Yant, often incorporating Mon (มอญ) ethnic script, aesthetics, or incantations.
“Morn/Mon” (มอญ): Refers to the ancient Mon influence from Isaan Northeast Thailand (an ethnic group with deep historical and cultural ties to Thailand and Buddhism). This version uses Mon-style script or kata (sacred incantations) for the blessing/activation of the tattoo. The “Morn” element involves specific sacred recitations by the master (Ajarn) to awaken and bind the yant’s power.
Meaning of the Nine Spires
The “Nine Spires” represent the nine peaks of Mount Meru, the sacred center of the universe in Hindu and Buddhist cosmology. Spiritually, they also represent the Nine Buddhas who have attained enlightenment.
Symbolic Breakdown
The Spires (The Peaks): Each spire contains a “Heart Mantra” (a single Khom syllable) that acts as a beacon for a specific divine protection.
The Buddha Images: Below each spire, you can see small, tiered shapes that represent the Buddha sitting in a meditative state.
The Una-Lome (The Spirals): The zigzag lines extending upward from the spires represent the path to enlightenment—messy and winding at the bottom, but straight and clear as you reach the top.
The Script (The Base): The bottom line of Khom script acts as the “foundation” of the Yant, anchoring all nine blessings to the wearer.
The “Nine Powers” (Blessings)
The Gao Yord is a “Master Yant” because it covers almost every area of life. The nine blessings typically include:
1. Maeta Ma Hah Niyom: Great popularity and being loved by others.
2. Klaew Klaad: Evasion of accidents and fatal mishaps.
3.Chay Ma Mong Kol: Victory over enemies and obstacles.
4. Maha Amnaj: Great authority and command over others.
5. Maha Sanaeh: Charm and attractiveness to the opposite sex.
6. Siri Mong Kol: Good fortune and auspicious blessings.
7. Roak Payati: Protection against illness and physical ailments.
8. Bat Sata Sattru: The power to deflect all weapons.
9. Na Reu Dee: The ability to be successful in all endeavors.
Symbolises strength, protection and avoidance of danger and harm.
The Yant Goa Yord Morn, also known as 9 Spires Yant is symbolic of magical powers said to bring protection and good luck to the bearer of this sacred tattoo. This design is similar to that of the Hah Taew Yant.
Although it can be worn anywhere above the waist, typically, this design is tattooed at the nape of one’s neck. This Yant is symbolic of the Lord Buddha, with 9 images of him, demonstrating the importance of the number 9 in Buddhism. The 3 stacks of ovals that grow larger as they descend represent Buddha. There is also representation of the 9 Sacred Peaks of Mount Meru in its geometric design.
Gao Yord 9 Unalome Spires, Hah Taew, and Winner Flags
(เกาหยอร์ด 9 ยอดเขาอูนาโลม, ฮาแต้ว และธงผู้ชนะ) is a composite or “full” Sak Yant design that combines three powerful elements into one harmonious piece.
This is a powerful, custom multi-element Sak Yant composition that combines several sacred designs into one cohesive tattoo, often seen as a large upper-back pieces. It is not a single traditional “named” Yant but a harmonious blend popular among those seeking comprehensive protection, spiritual strength, and success.
Breakdown of Elements
Gao Yord (9 Spires / 9 Peaks) with Unalome:
1. The Master Yant (Yant Kru) — the foundational and most sacred design.
2. Nine spires represent the 9 peaks of Mount Meru (cosmic axis in Buddhist/Hindu cosmology) and the 9 supreme virtues/qualities of the Buddha.
3. Unalome (the swirling/straightening lines or spirals at the top of each spire) symbolize the path to enlightenment: starting with worldly distractions (curves), through karmic struggles, straightening toward clarity and liberation.
4. Powers: Broad protection from danger/evil, invulnerability, authority, luck, spiritual stability, and control over other Yants. Usually placed high on the back or nape of the neck. It can be anywhere above the waist.
Hah Taew (5 Lines / Ha Thao):
1. Five horizontal or vertical lines of sacred Thai Kata script (kata/mantras).
2. Each line carries specific blessings (e.g., protection from harm/negative influences, attracting good fortune/luck, charm/popularity, compassion, balance, and success in life/work).
3. Famous worldwide (thanks to Angelina Jolie). This can be placed anywhere above the waist.
Winner Flags (Thong Chai / Victory Banners):
1. Flags or banners symbolizing triumph over obstacles, enemies, or challenges.
2. Often associated with Hanuman (who carries a flag) or standalone victory symbols. They represent success, dominance in endeavors, resilience, and good outcomes in competitions, work, or life battles.
Overall Meaning and Benefits of the Combined Designs
This fusion creates a
1. Spiritual foundation & cosmic protection (Gao Yord + Unalome).
2. Daily practical blessings (Hah Taew).
3. Success & triumph (Winner Flags).
Wearers seek all-around safeguarding, merit, charm, invulnerability, and victory. The Gao Yord at the top “governs” the lower elements, amplifying their power. These are common in full-back Sak Yant pieces alongside other motifs like Twin Tigers, Chat Phet (Diamond Umbrella), or Paed Tidt (8 Directions).
Below is a good example of these rules:
- Do not kill a person for pleasure.
- Do not steal for your own personal gain.
- Do not lie to harm others. We all tell white lies and there is a difference.
- Do not have sexual relations with another’s partner.
- Do not spit in the toilet. The toilet should be a clean place and not to keep it so, shows disrespect to oneself and others.
- Do not swear at or disrespect your parents in any way.
- Do not speak about people behind their back in a manner likely to cause harm.
- Do not over consume alcohol and become troublesome to others. Keep in control.
- Do not walk under female underwear. The reason for this is to avoid temptations and distractions that the opposite sex can bring. Monks themselves are not allowed to touch a woman’s skin for this very reason and when a monk tattoos a female, he will wear surgical gloves.
- Do not partake in evil deeds. Avoid all contact with such happenings whenever possible.
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