As westerners, we’re used to thinking in black and white terms. We learned from the movies that the good guy wears the white hat and the bad guy wears black. But eastern philosophy imparts both good and bad within each of us.
Yin yang theory teaches that we are dependent opposites that must be in balance. We are in continual change, mutable in a constant state of flux. At times mostly light, at others mostly dark but always with a little of both. Notice in the symbol there is part of yin in yang and part of yang in yin.
Yang
Masculine
Light
Warm
Dry
Edgy
Hard
Day
Sun
Summer
Extrovert
Yin
Feminine
Dark
Cool
Moist
Cozy
Soft
Night
Moon
Winter
Introvert
add some...
Masculine touches like leather
Fabric window treatment or throws
Solids or linear patterns
Wood or metal furniture pieces
Lighter paint colors
Warm rugs
Free space for the eye to rest
Characteristics of Yin and Yang
If your home has too many…
Feminine accessories
Hard modern-edged furniture
Floral patterned fabrics
Cushy, soft upholstered pieces
Dark wood accents
Cold tiled areas
Crowded knickknacks & collections
Psst...scroll down for tips to add balance to your home.
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