What Is Yin and Yang?

 

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Yin (black) and yang (white) are the harmonizing factors of the universe. They are opposing energies like day and night.  One is not particularly negative; they are just forces that need to be in balance in one's environment to achieve optimum peace and prosperity. Yin and yang are totally dependent upon one another and one does not exist without the other.

 Yin and yang are typically portrayed inside a Tai Chi circle, which symbolizes wholeness. This symbol represents the harmonization of dualities within the universe. Notice fact, there is always a little bit of yang within yin (the white spot on the yin side) and vice versa.

 The following chart breaks down the contrasting general characteristics that are associated with both Yin and Yang.

 Yin                                                    Yang

Black                                                                      White

Night                                                                     Day

Female                                                                   Male

Receptive                                                               Active

Yielding                                                                 Dominating

Negative                                                                 Positive

Supports, nurtures, and sustains                               Creates, initiates and achieves

Shady, northern side of a hill                                   Sunny side of a hill

Valleys, rivers, streams                                           Hills and mountains

Water                                                                    Fire

Metal                                                                    Wood

Earth                                                                     Air

 

In Feng Shui, the goal is to achieve a balance of yin and yang elements.  For example, if a backyard is too hilly (too much Yang) one would want to introduce a water fountain or some plants to break up the landscape.  The introduction of the Yin element of water helps to balance both factors in the landscape. 

The rule of thumb is that too much of the Yin element creates an isolation and stagnation, too much Yang creates chaos, agitation and destruction.

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