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What Is Yin and Yang?

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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