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The Yin Yang symbol came to us from ancient Chinese philosophy. It means the unity of opposites, dark and light, male and female. Interpretations and even the name of this sign have changed over the centuries; different philosophical schools have attributed new abilities to it.

Yin Yang symbol

What does the symbol look like?

The symbol scheme is simple. The main element is the circle. This is a sign of infinity or the eternal existence of our world. In the middle of the circle there is a wavy line that divides it into 2 symmetrical and equal halves. Their colors are contrasting: black and white. They symbolize 2 opposites that interact with each other, creating a single whole.

The Yin and Yang signs themselves resemble two fish. They are narrowed at one end and widened at the other. On the widened part there is an “eye” of the opposite color. According to one interpretation, this means that Yin sees the world through the eyes of Yang and vice versa. According to other explanations, in each sign there is a germ of the opposite. Symbols influence each other.

The figures are not static, they constantly move in a circle. First, the white field is at its peak, and the black one is retreating, then the black one is ascending, and the white one is falling. This image originally showed a mountain with one side illuminated by the sun and the other in shadow. The celestial body moves, and the light moves from one side of the hill to the other.

There are also more ancient drawings of this sign. They consist of several circles, half black, half white. The central circle is completely white. There are also images where the “eyes” of two opposite elements touch in the central part.

The symbol known to all of us appeared in the era of Zhou Dunyi, when neo-Confucianism began to come into fashion. Sometimes hieroglyphs denoting “Yin” and “Yang” are written on amulets.

Yin and Yang in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Teaching about yin

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All phenomena of the surrounding world, including humans and nature, are interpreted by Chinese medicine as an interaction between the two principles yin
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One example of the application of the yin-yang concept in Chinese medicine is the system of restrictions imposed on a woman who has recently given birth.

Philosophical meaning of the symbol

The Yin Yang sign is a whole philosophy that in China will determine the worldview of local residents. Power, relationships in society and family, and religion are based on it. The system dates back several thousand years. According to legend, it is eternal.

A little history

The first mention of the mysterious sign is found in the treatise “The Book of Changes” or “I Ching”, which was written in the 7th century BC. e. Some researchers trace its roots to Hinduism and Buddhism, where the Chinese got the idea of ​​3 mandalas. According to ancient teachings, Yin and Yang symbolize the universe, space and the main law of the unity of opposites. They interact with each other, generating powerful Qi energy.

The Chinese imagined that before the creation of the world there was Chaos filled with Qi energy. Then Earth and Heaven were separated. This moment is captured on the two-color emblem. But in essence it is threefold, because between Earth and Heaven stands man, who is the center of the universe and combines two opposing essences. From the interaction of 3 forces: Earth, Sky and man, the entire surrounding world arose.

The symbol is also reflected in the 2 main Chinese philosophical and religious systems. Confucianism is associated with the masculine principle of Yang. It is a rational system that strives to improve the world through knowledge, tradition, and strong beliefs. Taoism is a mystical religion based on intuition and feelings. She is the embodiment of the feminine principle.

Yin Yang symbolizes the universe

Philosophical systems

Originally, the symbol was closely associated with the physical world; this concept still remains in Japanese teaching. Then Chinese philosophy followed the path of a metaphysical understanding of the unity of opposites.

Closely connected with the physical world are 5 traditional elements:

• Fire;
• Tree;
• Earth;
• Metal;
• Water.

The first two are considered Yang elements. The fire is located in the center of the white part of the circle, the tree is in the tail of Yang. Metal is located at the Yin tail, and Water is at the top of the black half of the circle. The central dividing line symbolizes the Earth, which unites all the elements into a single whole. Sometimes the 5 elements are placed at the tops of the pentagram.

From a metaphysical point of view, 2 symbols mean opposite elements and concepts. Most often we hear that Yang is the masculine principle, and Yin is the feminine. But these concepts are deeper. Yang means:

• light, sun, warmth, south;
• mountain, Heaven, height;
• active masculinity;
• hardness, stone, impenetrability, strength;
• rational thinking;
• odd, positive numbers;
• animal Dragon.

The Yin symbol has other, opposite meanings:

• darkness, moon, cold;
• valley, water, earth;
• passive feminine principle;
• softness, pliability, weakness and humility;
• intuition, soul, mysticism;
• even, negative numbers;
• animal Tiger.

Sometimes moral categories are attributed to these two principles: good and evil, honor and meanness. But you should beware of such decoding. In China and Japan, Yin and Yang are not the positive and negative qualities of a person or society. We all need light and darkness, cold and warmth, intuitive and rational thinking. These phenomena complement each other and create harmony in the world, which is why they are not given moral assessments.

Yin Yang School

The Yin Yang School or Yin Yang Jia (Chinese: 阴阳家 (yīnyángjiā)) is one of the schools of ancient China, which was allegedly founded by Zou Yang (邹衍 (Zōu Yǎn)). Although, according to some sources, he is its only known representative, and not the founder.

Philosophers of this school studied natural philosophy, cosmology, numerology, astrology and occultism. They viewed everything that happened in the world with the help of two opposites (yin and yang).

Opposites complement each other. Yin is impossible without yang and vice versa. One force awakens another, one flows from the other. There is always a balance between yin and yang.

Philosophers of the school identified five elements from which the whole world came: earth, fire, water, metal and wood. Later, the doctrine of the five elements came to Confucianism and Taoism.

Doctrine of the Five Elements

The doctrine of the five elements (or "Wuxing" - 五行 (wǔxíng)) is a doctrine with the help of which Chinese scientists in ancient times tried to explain the origin of the Universe.

These elements - earth, fire, water, metal and wood - are interconnected. The elements are in harmony, one gives rise to the other. This is a constant movement in a circle without beginning or end. This idea combined the Wuxing teaching with the yin yang teaching.

The Teaching of the Five Elements (Wuxing)

Water brings moisture and sinks, fire burns and rises, wood bends and straightens, metal deforms and changes, the earth receives and gives.

Or as philosophers also explain, water gives energy to a tree, the energy of fire burns the tree, the fire is then compressed to ash and transfers energy to the earth, and the earth becomes dense and turns into metal, which then melts and turns into a liquid state, i.e. water.

The elements denoted not only natural resources, but also energy for life. Philosophers attributed certain qualities to each element: color, season, senses, internal organs, and even weather.

The doctrine of the five elements was used not only in philosophy, but also in astrology, numerology, martial arts, etc. With the help of each element, both the structure of the world and the structure of the human body were explained.

Wuxing and yin yang are present everywhere. In China, there is a profession called fortune telling (阴阳老爷 yīnyáng lǎoye (yin yang lao e)). He chooses where and when a person will be buried based on the teachings of yin and yang. This was done so that the soul of the deceased was calm.

Man also represents a certain element. The Chinese use this knowledge in medicine and in the practice of Feng Shui.

Symbols in feng shui

The Yin Yang sign is also important in Feng Shui, because this is an ancient system of arranging home space, which was born in China. The main purpose of using the symbol is to achieve harmony in the home, provide all residents with an ideal balance between peace and activity, rest and work, and build good relationships with each other.

Both energies must be balanced in all areas of the house. It’s bad if one of them strongly suppresses the other. But some advantage in certain areas is worth ensuring. Yang energy fills the places where people work and communicate. Its strength is important for the study, living room, kitchen. The emphasis is on this beginning in offices and production. Yin is present in relaxation areas: bedroom, bathroom. The feminine principle is enhanced in public places such as hotels, resorts, saunas, and spas.

How to activate 2 energies in the house? The masculine active principle means:

• Light decoration of walls and furniture, except pure white.
• Bright paintings in warm colors (red, yellow, light green).
• Active water: murmuring fountains, aquariums, image of a waterfall.
• Clocks, music centers.
• Photos of loved ones doing sports and other active things.

The room is kept clean and ventilated so that air does not stagnate in it. All unnecessary things are removed: they produce negative Shi energy.

Yin energy should predominate in the relaxation area. Here are its symbols:

• Finished in soft cool colors: blue, light blue, gray.
• Paintings depicting mountains, valleys, desert, calm lake, night landscape.
• Upholstered furniture with smooth lines, without sharp corners.
• Muffled light.

When choosing a place to build a house, the interaction of 2 energies is also taken into account. Yin predominates near a forest, a calm lake or pond, a cemetery, or a hospital. Yan - in open space, near mountains, hills, office and shopping centers, factories, factories, mountain rivers.

If a house is located in an area with passive energy, its inhabitants will face failure, sadness, and depression. If the influences are too active, it will be difficult to find peace. Quarrels and misunderstandings often arise between family members, so it is advised to choose a place where both energies are present in equal quantities.

Yin Yang Sign Meaning in Feng Shui

Yin Yang Talismans

An amulet with the image of Yin and Yang helps to find harmony in life. It balances both energies and essences. Every person has both male and female traits, which the talisman symbolizes. They are expressed differently, regardless of gender. If you wear jewelry with a Chinese symbol, it will enhance weak and suppress too strong character traits.

The talisman is made with your own hands, bought or received as a gift. The way you get it doesn't matter. Before putting it on, it is customized to the owner. The amulet is placed in clean spring water or salt and kept there for 24 hours. Only after this does it become a real amulet for its owner.

They also recommend their own activation methods for each zodiac sign. Representatives of the fire verses (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) need to carry the talisman seven times over the candle flame. For earth signs (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn), earth is suitable: the amulet is lowered into a flower pot or buried in the garden for 7 hours. Air signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius) are recommended to smoke the jewelry with incense 7 times. Aquatic (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces) - lower into a vessel with water 7 times.

What jewelry is recommended to wear?

A pendant, medallion or pendant that is located closer to the heart and energy center of the body has great power. It has a powerful influence on the physical and spiritual state of a person. Earrings are suitable for women, and cufflinks for men. A ring or ring is not the best option. This type of jewelry is worn on the finger of one hand, which creates an imbalance. The bracelet works similarly, but you can wear 2 of them: on your left hand and right leg or on both hands.

Feng Shui experts advise placing a figurine, coin or keychain with the image of Yin Yang in the center of the apartment to balance the energy of the house. It will protect all inhabitants from extremes in actions, excessive activity and idle bliss. Family relationships will improve, and there will be an opportunity to resolve difficult issues.

It is recommended to wear a gold pendant with the Yin Yang symbol around the neck of a newborn child and his mother. Then the connection between them will strengthen, and the baby will grow up calm and self-sufficient. Lovers also often wear a similar decoration, breaking it into 2 halves. This is a bad decision: the sign should not be divided. If the couple likes it that way, it is better for the man to wear a female symbol, and for the woman - a masculine one. This way, mutual understanding between two halves of one whole will improve.

Yin Yang and our life

In our life, one event replaces another, we move from birth to death, through a whole series of transformations. To achieve harmony in relationships with other people and yourself, you need to take for granted everything that happens to you, try to let in diverse things and knowledge. For example, we cannot do without cold and hot food, plant and animal products in our diet, therefore mono-diets upset the internal balance and are harmful to health.

To achieve well-being, you need to work hard and be active. But the constant rush and desire for success drains strength. truly lucky people know how to properly manage their time and take minutes to rest. The more we work, the more time we should leave for ourselves, family, communication with nature and higher powers. It is advised to strive for a simple harmonious life, and not for excesses.

If you live according to the principle of Yin and Yang, and always carry an amulet with you, it is easy to make your life happy. You can't get too carried away even with good things. It is forbidden to allow anger and malice into your heart. They advise you to find a compromise in any situation and look at problems through the eyes of your opponent. A man and a woman must not forget that they have both principles, which means that mutual understanding is not so difficult to achieve.

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