The Yin-Yang Theory in Feng Shui: Bring Balance to Your Home with Feng Shui

The Yin Yang Theory is one of the main theories of feng shui. According to the Yin-Yang theory, everything in the universe consist of two opposing, but deeply interconnected forces - Yin ( feminine ) and Yang ( masculine. ) The interaction of these two feng shui forces create the essence of life around us.

Expressed in feng shui colors, Yin energy is represented by the Black color and Yang energy is represented by color White. As your home needs a harmonious feng shui energy in order to support you, it is important to understand the application of the yin yang theory on a practical level.

• YIN ( passive energy ) is the feng shui energy of silence, deep darkness, slow and relaxed movements. Yin energy is the predominant energy at night when you go to sleep, or when you need to relax and replenish your energies.



• YANG ( active energy ) is the feng shui energy that is characterized by strong, vibrant sounds and colors, bright lights, upward moving energy, etc. You experience Yang energy almost constantly in a busy office, at a great party, or driving on the highway.

One cannot exist without the other, just like the day will loose the essence of a day without the presence of a night; sound without the silence that precedes it, and hot temperature without the cold one. The Yin Yang energies cannot exist in isolation; they define each other, as one is the condition for the other's existence.

In the Western culture we tend to experience an imbalance of feng shui energies. We live in a constant flow of the very active, busy, Yang feng shui energy and often weak, or even missing feng shui energy of Yin ( the relaxed and nourishing one. )

Creating a home that will reflect the feng shui Yin Yang balance is very important. There will always be one quality of energy that is stronger depending on the use of the space, but you need the represent both.

For example:

• YIN ENERGY IN YOUR HOME. Your bedroom needs the relaxing Yin energy in order to heal you, so it is crucial to let go of all the dominant Yang feng shui elements in the bedroom, such as the TV, exercise equipment, or office items. While the Yin energy needs to be the predominant energy in your bedroom (think relaxation, cocooning, sensuality, sleep); you also need a slight presence of Yang ( think deep red candles, sexual images, a light color to balance the deep colors, etc. ) The same principle applies to your bathroom.



• YANG ENERGY IN YOUR HOME. On the other hand, the family room, the living room and the kitchen are definitely feng shui spaces that will benefit from a stronger presence of Yang energy. Here it is advisable to go for vibrant colors, lively music, and a variety of feng shui elements that will contribute to an active quality of energy ( for example family photos, books, games, various media, maybe a home office. ) Even though the Yin, or relaxing element, is not the dominant one in these feng shui spaces, you still need to have it for balance. Think deep colors, relaxed and comfortable seating, images with soothing energy, etc.

Having a harmonious balance of both Yin and Yang feng shui energies in your home will create the quality of energy you need to live a healthy and fulfilling life.

The best representation of the interaction of Yin and Yang is the Tai Chi symbol: a perfect circle with two contrasting colors, black and white, creating the circle of life together and each containing inside itself the essence of the opposite energy.