Using Yin Yang In The Home With Feng Shui
Yin yang is a common symbol known all around the world. It is also a popular symbol used in decorating clothing, worn with accessories, and even on stickers. As popular as it is, its meaning is not commonly known. It represents the two energies that put everything in motion, that make everything happen; they are the essence of life. This is shown in the way the black and white halves of the symbol, although separate, seem to continuous flow and move together as one.
Feng shui colors make up the colors of yin and yang to represent its different energy. Yang is shown as white and yin as black. They cannot exist without the other nor can they work alone, there must always be a balance. In a home, good feng shui energy is needed to attract and support those living inside the home. That is why the balance of yin and yang energy is very important.
Yin is the passive energy or the female energy; it yields to the forces around it. This is the energy of silence, slow and relaxed movements, and deep darkness. It is the dominant energy during the night when you go to sleep or anytime you need to relax and recharge your energies.
The masculine and active energy is yang. This is the force that makes things work and move. It’s a strong energy that is associated with lively sounds and colors, and energy that the moves upwards. When there is a lot of activity like in an office, a house full of people, and a party, this is the dormant energy being experienced.
The family room, living room, and a kitchen are generally the areas that carry the strongest presence of yang energy because they are the most active areas. Having lively colors and vibrant elements in those places contributes to that active energy. Using a lot of media materials and interactive games in those place helps to attract that energy. The balance of yin cannot be forgotten, as that passive energy is needed. Deep colors and comfortable seating areas help to keep the flow of balance.
The passive yin energy in a home is usually found in the bedroom. This is a place where you need that relaxing energy so you can recharge. It is important to get rid of the dominant yang energies that come in the form of TVs, office work, and even exercise equipment. But keep the presence of some of those energies through light colors to balance out the deep colors of yin and some candles. The yin energy in this room should be about relaxation, sleep and feminine sensuality.
For a healthy and complete life one needs to be able to create the quality of energy around them that is essential for that kind of life. Feng shui energies are often imbalanced, life is always so busy and the yang takes over. Creating the harmonious and balanced feng shui yin yang energies in a home is important in attracting and living a happy and full life.
James Tien is a Chinese culture writer. He suggests Absolutely Feng Shui for more information on Mian Xiang] and Feng Shui Bagua.