The Basic Philosophy of Yin Yang
According to yin yang philosophy the universe, and everything
in it, is both constant and cyclical. One force dominates and then it is
replaced by the opposing force. This activity continues constantly and repeats
itself over time. Examples illustrating the philosophy of yin yang include
Life and death
Heaven and earth
Night and day
Dark and light
Health and sickness
Poverty and wealth
Cycle of the seasons - Cold to hot
The Yin Yang Symbol
The symbol of the yin yang, also known as the Tai Chi or
Taiqi symbol, consists of a circle equally divided into black and white
sections by a reverse S-like shape. Within the black section is a small circle
of white. Within the white section is a small circle of black. Each of the
individual aspects of the yin yang symbol has a significant meaning, as does
the entire yin yang.
The Outer Circle
The outer circle of the yin yang sign represents everything
in the universe and the universe itself. It encompasses the duality of everything
that exists.
The Black Section
The black area represents yin with the following
characteristics
Feminine
Passive
Intuitive
Delusion
Moon
Dark
Cold
Submission
Contracting
Downward seeking
Downward movement
Night
Soft
Stillness
Rivers
The White Section
The white area represents the yang with the following
characteristics
Male
Active
Logical
Enlightenment
Bright
Sun
Light
Creation
Dominance
Upward movement
Strong
Hot
Expanding
Hard
Movement
Mountains
The Black and White Sections Together
Together the black and white areas represent the interaction
of the energies found in all things. They illustrate the cyclical nature of yin
and yang and all that it represents.
The Small Black and White Circles
Located in the areas of their opposite colors, the small circles
show that nothing is absolute. In each of the opposing forces there is a small
part of the other. In all yin there is yang and in all yang there is yin. This
holds true for everything in the universe, for example in every female there is
a little male and in every good there is a little evil. Nothing in the
universe, or in life, is simple black or white. Each exists in the other and
each needs the other to exist.
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