The concepts of Yin and Yang are in fact the basis of the Chinese metaphysics. Principles are opposed, but complementary and are fundamental for the Chinese way of thinking and covered by Tai Ji. Now, Yin and Yang terms represents also the two primary aspects of the Qi force. Yin has been described as the feminine principle of nature, seen as being weak and passive. Yang has been classified as male principle of nature, then active and strong. All events in nature are interpreted in terms of Yin and Yang, these terms originate from and are contained in themself. At its origins, Yang represents the inert or living things on Earth exposed to the Sun and the term Yin represents the Shadow.
Yin represents the earth energy and stable material. Yin shrinks and condensates; represents the passive principle from nature, expressed by the dark, cold and moisture. At human level, represents femininity and symbolize human inertia, is related to concentration retraction, rest, the bottom side, the right side, the interior, darkness, silence, cold, black, winter, north, night, month, water, imagination, intuition, creativity, the back side, inactivity, rest, sadness, weakness.
Yang is the expression of heavenly energy. Yang has the quality of expansion. It is the active principle in nature expressed by light, heat and dryness. At human level, is related to masculinity and the positive emotions. Other features are: expansion, dilatation, excitement, the top side, the left side, the exterior, light, noise, heat, day, white, summer, south, sun, motion, the front side, active, firmness, analytic, exuberance, aggression.
These features are not exhaustive. With minimal effort you can deduct the other side who are either of Yin or Yang nature. Energy is constantly flowing and transforming and during this process it changes the Yin and Yang components, depending on the conditions. When analyzing the energies of the environment it is good to keep that one thing is Yin in relation to other which is more Yang or vice versa. The same applies to people and the interactions between them. Knowledge of Yin-Yang principle and its recognition in nature brings you a better understanding of life and opportunities and creates a harmony outside and inside us.
Taiji symbol
This symbol represents the interaction between the Yin and Yang. As the two sides of the coins, Yin and Yang can not be separated. The symbol shows us that nothing is completely Yin or Yang, but each manifestation in Univers contain its opposite, starting as a point of a potential action or condition and increasing in time.
You’ll find many representations of the TAIJI symbol, but the only accurate one is represented here in the image. Yang is on left side with the maximum at the top and Yin is on the right side, with the maximum at the bottom.
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