Proudly Present yourSelf Book 9 (Yin-Yang)

Yin Yang Symbols in Art and Photos

Yin Yang Symbol on Drum
The yin yang symbol represents the philosophy and religion of Taoism,
living in harmony, and balance.

The female yin energy is represented by the darker color, typically black.
Yin energy is passive, receptive, and dark to symbolize fall, winter, and the moon. 

The male yang energy is represented by the lighter color, typically white.
Yang energy is active, aggressive energy and symbolizes spring, summer, and the sun.

This yin yang symbol is embossed on the skin of a drum.
The Taoist orientation of the light and dark teardrops is depicted correctly in this graphic.

For exanple,
the stylized yin yang computer generated graphic uses white and red colors.
It is flanked by the eight trigrams used in I Ching divination.

Unlike Western culture that orients everything to the magnetic north,
the Chinese orient everything to the magnetic south.
It is the direction best suited for the growing cycle of foods and other plant life.

In feng shui,
south is placed at the top of the compass.
South is also placed at the top of the yin yang symbol.

First Taoist Principle
Taoism is a philosophy
that is based in nature
and the energies that keep everything in order and harmony.

Wu-wei
is the non-action aspect of Taoism
when you realize you are a part of the whole
and understand the Taoism principle of oneness.

To understand the Taoism principles
requires a deep connection with the earth
and all of its elements and creatures.

This can only be accomplished
by learning to observe nature
and begin to feel the rhythm of all life on this planet
and how it is all inter-connected as a balanced whole.