The Classic Yin Yang Symbol From Ancient China To Daily Boulder Appreciation

The Yin Yang symbol has been used in Boulder and worldwide for millennia. The Yin Yang symbol, originating from ancient Chinese philosophy, embodies the concept of dualism, illustrating how seemingly opposite or contrary forces may actually be complementary, interconnected, and interdependent in the natural world. Represented by a circle divided into two swirling sections—one black, one white—each containing a dot of the opposite color, it signifies balance, harmony, and the cyclical nature of life. The white part, Yang, represents brightness, passion, growth, and the energy that characterizes the sun and daylight. Conversely, the black part, Yin, symbolizes darkness, intuition, rest, and the moon’s mysterious influence. Together, they depict the universal balance of light and dark, showing that balance is not a static state but a dynamic equilibrium where two halves continuously flow into each other.

I respectfully suggest that the symbol could be more helpful if it shows the two halves actually flowing into each other. As it is, the two sides are divided by a solid “S” shaped line. The hard edge it depicts is contrary to the Universe’s general avoidance of discontinuities. That means that the Universe does not favor instant sharp changes, or black and white hard edges. I have re-drawn the ancient symbol in my attempt to have the symbol more fully illustrate the duality which is symbolizes.Yin Yang Showing The Flow Between Yin and Yang, Female and Male

 

Leonard Frieling
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