| | Yin (The Shaded Side) | | :--- | :--- | | Light / Sun | Shadow / Moon | | Heat / Fire | Cold / Water | | Daytime | Nighttime | | Expansion / Upward movement | Contraction / Downward movement | | Active / Energetic | Passive / Resting | | Male (Traditional association) | Female (Traditional association) | | Structure / Surface | Substance / Interior |
The visual representation of Yin and Yang, known as the Taijitu , perfectly illustrates these principles: yin yang meaning shaded sunny chinese philosophy
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and lifestyle practices, the goal is not to eliminate Yin or Yang, but to find . | | Yin (The Shaded Side) | |