In this article we will talk about the Yin and Yang symbol and what meaning it has.
We have all certainly seen this sign, in which black and white colors are opposed to each other, but at the same time, as if smoothly flowing from one to the other. The lines of their connection are rounded and smooth, there is no sharp transition separating black and white. What does this all mean?
A means this popular symbol, if we summarize all the concepts included in it, the eternal struggle and fusion of opposites.
Yin-Yang symbol image
- Black on the symbol sign indicates Yin.
- Yang is indicated in white on the sign.
A circle symbolizing infinity, conventionally divided into two parts - this is how this sign appears.
Yin Yang
- Conventionally, because the black and white halves are not separated by diameter, but are smoothly rounded, entering each other.
- In each of the parts there is a small circle of a color contrasting with the general background - this is a symbol of the presence of opposites in everything.
- The wavy curves at the point of separation of the two parts speak of the circular movement of Yin and Yang, now advancing and now retreating in front of each other, like sea waves rolling onto the shore and retreating back into the sea.
Enemies and Hazards
These are the enemies and hazards of Yin Yang. Most enemies can be removed by jumping on them or pushing a box into them.
- Spikes
– Spikes are found in almost every level and will remove all of Yin or Yang's hearts upon touching. - Worms
– Worms move slowly around the area. Worms can be found on ceilings and will fall as soon as Yin or Yang move under them. - Birds
– Birds bounce on the ceiling and floor. They cannot be removed, only avoided. - Pigs
– Pigs move along the floor. Unlike Worms, Pigs can jump onto and over things. They will also fall into pits. - Spike Heads
– Spike heads are stationary and also cannot be removed. They are heads with spikes surrounding them. Unlike regular spikes, touching a spike head will only get rid of one heart. - Dragons
– Dragons will copy Yin and Yang's movement from the opposite dimension. They can be tricked if the player only moves while swapping between Yin and Yang. - Bees
– Bees will chase Yin and Yang. They can swap dimensions. They will chase whoever is currently selected.
Where did the Yin and Yang symbol come from?
There is a version (in particular, it is adhered to by a doctor of historical sciences, an in-depth study of the culture of the East, Alexey Maslov) that at the very beginning of our era this symbol came from Buddhism. There is also a hypothesis that initially the sign symbolized the illumination and darkness of mountain slopes, periodically changing their position.
The famous “Book of Changes” uses Yin and Yang precisely to demonstrate contrast: white and black, soft and hard. The further the philosophical tenets of Taoism developed, the more polar the concepts embedded in these two symbols became. They were used in almost all teachings and areas of Chinese philosophy. The dual nature of Yin-Yang has become a fundamental principle not only in philosophy, but also in medicine, music, and various sciences of this country.
How to establish a balance of energies in the house?
If your home has already been built and you cannot change the surrounding
its terrain, that is, there are still ways to achieve the harmonious coexistence of the two principles. If overwhelming yin energy predominates, it is necessary to make the front door smaller or move it altogether. It would be a good idea to repaint it red, or increase the illumination in front of the entrance to the house. There is a logical reason for such actions - most of the energy enters the home through the door.
If there is an excess of yang energy, the opposite measures must be taken. Make the door dark blue, dim the light on the porch, add shade to the area by planting bushes and trees. A pond will also reduce active energy.
The essence of the Yin-Yang symbol
Chinese sages highlight two aspects that are embedded in the Yin-Yang symbol.
- First: nothing is permanent, changes are constantly happening in the world.
- Second : contrast not only demonstrates the difference, but also helps to better understand the opposite sides in comparison and complement each other.
After all, how can you understand what darkness is if you don’t know what light is. The opposite is the same. This means that creating and maintaining such a balance in all spheres of life is the main goal of the entire existence of humanity.
Interactive Objects
These are the objects of Yin Yang.
- Symbols
– Symbols boost the player's score by 25 each. - Exit Flags
– There are two exit flags on every level. The level is completed when they are reached. - Boxes
– The boxes can be pushed and pulled by Yin and Yang. Yin and Yang can travel through boxes of the opposing world. - Signs
– Signs occasionally to explain new elements of the game. Pressing “Control” while in front of them will cause their text to be displayed. - Ladders
– Ladders are found around the game. Yin and Yang can climb them. - Gravity Switches
– Gravity switches can change gravity for Yin or Yang to reach certain areas. - Moving Platforms
– Moving platforms can be used to ride on top of, or can be used as a tunnel to travel through for the opposite dimension. - Key Switches
– Key switches remove lock blocks in the opposite dimension for as long as Yin, Yang, or a box is on top of one. - Lock Blocks
– Lock blocks are removed by key switches. - Changing Blocks
– Changing blocks change from black and white and can also be used as platforms or tunnels. - Box Passers
– Box passers move boxes placed in them to the other world, changing the boxes' color.
Elements of Yin and Yang
It cannot be said that one of these two principles represented in Yin-Yang is positive, and the other is negative. How to determine what is first and what is second - earth or sky? They are opposite to each other, but, for example, during a rainstorm they merge into one.
It was this merger that became the basis for the emergence of the concept of five elements that constantly interact. One feeds the other and thus creates it, forming a cyclical process. But on the contrary, each element to some extent “extinguishes” the other, destroying or weakening it.
- The tree symbolizes the beginning. This can refer to anything: the beginning of the day, the beginning of life, etc. And, of course, the beginning in Chinese philosophy is the East. This element is made weaker by Fire and Earth, stronger by the Water and Metal that nourishes it.
- Fire . Just as the morning is followed by the day, so the tree is followed by the fire it gives birth to. It is strengthened by Earth and Wood, and weakened by Water and Metal, respectively.
- The earth is born by fire. Perhaps we are talking about fertilizing it with ashes. The earth symbolizes the middle, associated with the yellow color of a mature ear. It is weakened by Water and Metal, and on the contrary, Fire and Wood make the Earth stronger.
- Metal is the next element that corresponds to the autumn of the year or life. This element is weakened by Wood and Water, strengthened by Earth - black and green. Earth and Fire flow in.
- Water is the last of the five elements generated by Metal. The end of the cycle, calm and night - this is how this element is interpreted. Weakened by Wood and Fire, strengthened by Earth and Metal, Water is associated with winter, which turns into spring, i.e. in Tree. The cycle is over.
It should be noted that each of the elements is dual in nature and includes two more opposites: the feminine and masculine, which are also impossible without each other.
Yin and Yang Projections
Concepts identical to Yin-Yang, as a fusion of opposites, are present in many teachings and philosophies. For example, in Hinduism there is a character Purusha, who is interpreted as a man, a masculine principle. Along with him, one of the characters in Samkhya is Prakriti, who embodies the feminine essence. At the same time, both heroes symbolize the spiritual and material components of existence.
Or let's look into the distant past of the emergence of Scandinavian runes. One of them, Algiz, symbolizes the movement towards the light and at the same time the masculine principle. If the rune is turned over, Ir appears, having a feminine principle and striving for darkness, the otherworldly, and death.
Kabbalistic teaching speaks of the Ohr and the Kli, which is also the interaction of two principles and is compared in the philosophy of Kabbalah with light and vessel, spirit and matter. If we talk about more modern theories, then in the last century, the Swiss psychiatrist Gustav Jung introduced the terms anima and animus into use, meaning by them the same feminine principles (but in the psyche of a man) and, accordingly, masculine principles in the feminine. And even Hegel’s materialist dialectics, speaking about the unity and struggle of opposites, essentially confirms the theory of the teachings of Yin and Yang.
Our life in the Yin-Yang style
Let's look around. Intuition, opposed to rationalistic thinking, is the feminine Yin and the masculine Yang. The power of the sun and the soft flow of water, the warmth of the south and the cold of the north, creation and contemplation - all this is Yin and Yang.
Good and evil, day and night - our world is completely woven from opposite concepts, but only by connecting with each other do they become a single whole. Like, in fact, a man and a woman, each of which contains both Yin and Yang. The main thing is to achieve harmony and balance between them, which this ancient symbol constantly reminds us of.
Yin Yang Products
If you were given (or you bought yourself) a similar pendant or coin, refrain from immediately putting on the talisman. First, rinse it thoroughly or cover it with salt for a while - this way you will cleanse it of random foreign energy. And then influence it with the forces of the element to which you belong: dip it in water, hold it in a flame, sprinkle it with earth or expose it to a breath of wind. Now this is really yours, and only your talisman.
Energy personality type test: who are you - Yin or Yang?
It is very important to achieve balance - to balance Yin and Yang. To do this, you need to understand what kind of energy you belong to. We suggest doing this using our simple test. Look at the table and write down those letters whose statements you agree with.
A predominates
Element – yang
Element – tree
Noisy, bright, energetic personality.
Strength: You are full of enthusiasm, able to captivate others with your ideas and lead others. You are brave, truthful, open to everything new.
Weakness: You are impulsive and can be harsh in your communication. Your body is susceptible to insomnia, respiratory diseases, and bouts of irritation. You may suffer from high blood pressure, PMS.
B predominates
Element – yang
Element – fire
An extrovert who tends to make rash decisions.
Strengths: Sociability, generosity, charisma, reliability.
Weakness: Anger attacks, stubbornness, hyperactivity. Stomach diseases due to irregular nutrition, gall bladder problems, dry skin, respiratory diseases.
Predominantly B
Element – yang-yin
Element - earth
Rational type of thinking, calmness. Positive attitude towards life.
Strength: Stability, measuredness, a reasonable approach to everything.
Weakness: Slowness in making decisions, slowness, phlegmatic. Due to lack of digestive energy, stomach problems, excess weight and cellulite occur. Possible risk of developing diabetes.
G predominates
Element – yin
Element – metal
A person with well-developed intuition, an introvert.
Strength: Calmness, rich inner world, sincerity, restraint in expressing emotions.
Weakness: High sensitivity to stress. Tendency to avoid solving problems, withdrawing into oneself, anxiety attacks. The body may suffer from lack of appetite, back pain, excess weight, allergies.
D prevails
Element – yin
Element – water
Sensitive personality, prone to mood swings.
Strength: spirituality, empathy, artistry, gentleness of character.
Weakness: capriciousness and laziness, sensitivity to any life challenges. Cold allergies, chronic fatigue syndrome, lack of appetite and desire to exercise. Anxiety, depression. There may be problems with reproductive health, kidneys, and veins.
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