Yin and Yang is actually a symbol of harmony
The Yin Yang is formed of two parts: a black part with a white dot in its roundness and a white part with a black dot in its roundness, all in a circle. It is essential to understand that the concept of this notion is understood in its entirety; that is to say, that it cannot exist without the circle. Indeed, the black part, the white part and the points all form one. Let us decode together the symbols which compose it.
- The circle symbolizes the universe in which we live. -
The circle, symbol of the universe
First, the circle symbolizes the universe in which we live. This universe is moved by opposing forces, which by contrasting, make it evolve. The circle then signifies the perpetual movement of the world, due to the energies, the two black and white parts. Yin Yang must therefore be considered as a movement of wisdom.
The inside of the circle, joins two opposite and above all complementary sides
Yin and Yang are to be taken as parts of a whole. According to Chinese cosmology, the Yin, (the dark part) is associated with darkness, water and rivers. Globally, we can see it as negative. The white side on the other hand is more positive. Indeed, the Yang, is associated with light, the sun and the earth.
Yin represents: | Yang symbolizes:
|
Femininity Intuition The MoonDarkness The cold Submission Stiffness Night Weakness Immobility Rivers The white part | Masculinity
Logic
The Sun
The light
The creation
The domination
Conviction
Warmth
Expansion
Strength
Movement
The mountains |
The two little black and white dots remind us that "things are never all black or all white". The balance of the world requires both parts of the notion.
How do Yin and Yang transpire on a daily basis?
Yin and Yang can be found in many components of our daily life:
- Day and night;
- Waking up and sleeping;
- Water and earth;
- The countryside and the city;
- Joy and sadness, etc.
Everyday illustrations are numerous and take many forms. In decoration, for example, Yin and Yang are one of the bases of Feng Shui; a decoration method that leads to well-being at home.
"One cannot see light without shadow, one cannot perceive silence without noise, one cannot attain wisdom without madness." - Carl Gustav Jung |
Yin Yang Mandala
To use this universal symbol, and to apprehend it in its entirety, its forms, its opposites, etc., we propose a Yin Yang mandala.
The important thing is to understand that the philosophy of Yin and Yang invites everyone to find balance, more particularly an inner and personal balance made of our inner energies. It is by harmonizing them that we arrive at serenity.
🌌 Reflect on Your Yin and Yang balance
Ask yourself the following questions to better understand how Yin and Yang energies manifest in your life:
- Do I lean toward action (Yang) without taking enough time to rest and reflect (Yin)?
- Am I nurturing my inner world (Yin), or focusing solely on external accomplishments (Yang)?
- Am I embracing my softer, intuitive side (Yin) alongside my logical, confident energy (Yang)?
By reflecting on these questions, you can begin aligning the inner and outer energies to create a life full of harmony and purpose.
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