Everything in the universe results from the interaction of yin and yang. The dragon and tiger have long been symbols of these two forces. The dragon, a mythical animal thought to reign over the heavens, stands for yang. The tiger, respected in ancient China as mightiest of the wild beasts, stands for yin.
Positive, or yang, polarities are fire and air signs: Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, and Aquarius. Negative, or yin, are water and earth signs: Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn, and Pisces.
In feng shui, yin energy is considered to be slow, cool, wet, and dark. It is related to curves, inactivity, and softness. The energy of the moon is more yin. Other descriptive qualities include invisible and relaxed.
Some elements nourish each other and some elements control each other. Water is the most yin for example. It's slow, dark, and cold. Fire is the most yang.
In traditional Chinese medicine, practiced for thousands of years, all things—both substances as well as processes—have yin and yang qualities. Yin is feminine, yang is masculine.
Soy products such as tofu and beansprouts, crab (such as the Shanghai hairy crab), most fruits, and vegetables such as watercress, cucumbers, carrots and cabbage are considered yin foods.
Yin characteristics: passive, negative, darkness, earth, north slope, cloudy, water, softness, female, moisture, night-time, downward seeking, slowness, consuming, cold, odd numbers, and docile aspects of things.
2, 16 The individuals with Yang personality (high SPQ total score) are shown to be extroverted, sociable, flexible, carefree, irritable and emotional, and those with Yin personality (low SPQ total score) are introverted, inhibited, consistent, thoughtful, calm and stable with previous studies.
The Meaning of Yin & Yang Colors
Yin is black. Yang is white. As Yin is black, it symbolizes shadow or darkness, things that are quieter, aloof, the moon, and all things with dark energy. The white of Yang on the other hand, is used to symbolize warmth, positive energy, active motion, and the sun.
Yang types are more active, extroverted and ambitious, while Yin types are peaceful, relaxed, and easygoing. Yang people are more about radical change, dramatics, and standing out from the crowd. Yin personalities are more hesitant, emotional, and read into things.
Yin is one of the seventeen Elements. It shares most of its moveset with its counterpart, the Yang element. Its rarity is 1/150, and is currently one of the twelve rare elements.
The Dog has the essence of Yang(one half of the two symbolic polarities in Chinese philosophy, with Yin as its counterpart) according to the Yin-Yang Theory.
A person with prominent yin energy exhibits a passive attitude to life. This person is laid back and often fairly quiet in social situations. A yin person enjoys solitude and a quiet, peaceful environment. Yin people are very nurturing and enjoy creating a home (nest) for themselves and their family.
Yin-Yang Theory teaches that everything is a product of two principles, Yin is considered weak, female and destructive, while yang is considered strong, male and creative. The interaction between these two principles produces the five elements.
The yin (feminine) energy is a lake or pond, deep still water, or ebbing tide. Yang (masculine) is active water, ocean surf, strong river current, or rising tide. Yang water has a ferocious energy that can be harnessed or can be implacable and destructive.
(in Chinese philosophy and religion) two principles, one negative, dark, and feminine (yin ), and one positive, bright, and masculine (yang ), whose interaction influences the destinies of creatures and things.
Yin deficiency can often be the result of prolonged stress levels and fatigue. A chronic disease, poor dietary habits, and sometimes genetics can also lead to a deficient yin. To keep bodily functions up and running, restoring yin balance becomes inevitable.
A Yin deficiency type is when there is not enough「Yin」to cool the body so the body temperature rises easily. The shortage of「Water」such as liquids, blood, and body fluids, which are the constituents of the body, causes the body to be in a dry state.
Yin is a symbol of earth, femaleness, darkness, passivity, and absorption. It is present in even numbers, in valleys and streams, and is represented by the tiger, the colour orange, and a broken line. Yang is conceived of as heaven, maleness, light, activity, and penetration.
Water is the most feminine of the Five Elements and therefore is considered very Yin.
Also known as the Taijitu, the Yin, or the dark side of Taijitu, is associated with everything bad, negative, sad. The Yang, or the light side of Taijitu, is associated with all things good, positive, happy.