Yin Yang

Ancient Chinese people were greatly interested in the relationships and patterns that occurred in nature. Instead of studying isolated things, they viewed the world as a harmonious and holistic entity.

In their eyes, no single being or form could exist unless it was seen in relation to its surrounding environment. By simplifying these relationships, they tried to explain complicated phenomena in the universe.

YIN is the name given to the feminine side of the energy of the universe.
By extension, Yin is receptive energy, the earth, the moon, night, passivity and woman.
This energy is symbolized by a broken line.

YANG is the name given to the masculine side of the energy of the universe.
By extension, Yang is creative energy, the sky, the sun, the day, strength and war.
This energy is symbolized by a continuous/unbroken line.

YIN

Moon
Winter
Dark
Feminine
Interior
Low
Stillness
Passive
Odd numbers
Earth
Cold
Soft
Valleys
Still water
Gardens
Sleep

Yang

Sun
Summer
Light
Masculine
Exterior
High
Movement
Active
Even numbers
Heaven
Heat
Hard
Hills
Mountains
Houses
Wakefulness