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MODULE 6

The Concept of

YIN &YANG

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The Concept of

YIN &YANG
All the
energies
of
the
e a r t h
which can
be regarded
as synonymous
with the breath of
the dragon or sheng chi
are said to be either Yin or Yang in nature.
All the elements of the earth are also said to
have either a Yin essence or a Yang essence.
The cosmology of these two opposing yet
complementary forces is the conceptual way the
Chinese view the universe. Yin and yang have
their own attributes and their own magnetic fields
of energy. They are diametrically different but they
are nevertheless mutually dependent. Each gives
existence to the other. One cannot exist without
the other.
Thus, when feng shui speaks of balance, what
is referred to is the tenuous presence of both types
of energy in optimum quantities, relative to each
other.
Feng shui does advocate more yang in
dwellings of the living and more yin in dwellings
of the dead. This means that in our homes and
workplaces, there should be lots more yang than
yin. However, there should never be so much yang
that yin completely disappears. Without yin there
can be no yang.
When there is balance between the yin and
yang, the wholeness of the universe is represented.
There is good balance and prosperity, health,
well-being and happiness.
Feng shui practice always includes a yin-yang
analysis of room space, land configurations,
sunlight and shade, dampness and dryness, bright
and pale colours, and solids and fluids. Rooms that
are too yin are not auspicious. There is insufficient
life energy to bring prosperity. Rooms that are too
yang are said to be damaging because there is
too much energy, causing accidents and losses.
Only rooms and homes with balanced yin and
yang can be auspicious and will be made even
more auspicious if there is a good balance of yin
and yang outside.

YIN

YANG

Earth

Sun

Moonlight

Daylight

Night time

Daytime

Darkness

Brightness

Rest

Activity

Quiet

Noise

Death

Live

Stillness

Motion

Soft

Hard

Cold

Hot

Winter

Summer

Water

Mountain

Female

Male

Dark

White

Decrease

Increase

Phoenix

Dragon

Descending

Ascending

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How to create yin & yang in

your living space

Outside your home, if the land that makes

up your garden is completely flat, it may be
too yin and require the balance of boulders
and plants. But if there is too much exposure
to sunlight, it could be too yang; plants here
will create the necessary shade. A water
feature introduces yang energies to create
good balance. Garden lights will introduce
yang energy at night.

Inside the home, yin and

yang influences the flow of
energy. When there is severe
imbalance, especially with
too much yin, the feng shui
of the house suffers and bring
sickness. Feng shui for house
of the living can be benefited
from the presence of light,
sound, activity and growth
energy. Dogs and cats and
even an aquarium with
bubbling water will attract
precious yang energy.
To counter excess yang
energy,
you
can
add
dark colors, dim the lights or keep curtains
permanently closed.
Changes in the seasons will also affect yin
and yang balance in the home, so be alert.
When it is cold, foggy or rainy, the skies are
dominated by yin energies, so keep your lights
and your music turned on.
When the sun shines brightly and it is a hot sunny
day, turn on the fan and the air conditioners.
If you live in the tropics, counter periods of hot,
dry tropical sunshine with yin, and rainy spells
with yang.

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Multiple Choice Questions:

1) Which of the following is not yang energy?
a. Water feature
b. Lights
c. Night
2) Having an aquarium in the house does this create yin energy?
a. Yes
b. No
3) Which group features yin energy attributes?
a. Sunlight, female, water
b. Darkness, night time, cold
c. Summer, strength, expansion

Exercise:

1) Create yin and yang for your garden.

2) Rearrange your house furniture & interior decor to create a balance of yin and yang
energy.

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ANSWERS:
Question 1: c
Question 2: b
Question 3: b

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