looking for explanation on yin and yang and the five elements?

Answer 1

The concepts of Yin and Yang originate in ancient Chinese philosophy and metaphysics, which describes two primal opposing but complementary forces found in all things in the universe. Yin is the darker element. It is sad, passive, dark, feminine, downward-seeking, and corresponds to the night; Yang is happy, the brighter element. It is active, light, masculine, upward-seeking and corresponds to the day; Yin is often symbolized by water, while Yang is symbolized by fire.

Yin (feminine, dark, passive force) and Yang (masculine, bright, active force) are descriptions of complementary opposites rather than absolutes. Any Yin/Yang dichotomy can be seen as its opposite when viewed from another perspective. The categorisation is seen as one of convenience. Most forces in nature can be seen as having Yin and Yang states, and the two are usually in movement rather than held in absolute stasis.

In traditional Chinese philosophy, natural phenomena can be classified into the Five Elements : wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. These elements were used for describing interactions and relationships between phenomena. Five phases is the more appropriate way of translating wǔxíng — literally, "five goings". Traditional Taijiquan schools relate them to footwork and refer to them as five "steps".

The doctrine of five phases describes both a generating cycle and an overcoming or restraining cycle of interactions between the phases. In the generating cycle, wood generates fire; fire generates earth; earth generates metal; metal generates water; water generates wood. In the overcoming cycle, wood overcomes earth; earth overcomes water; water overcomes fire; fire overcomes metal; metal overcomes wood.

Answer 2

yin is the negative force and yang is the positive. yin is the shadow while yang is the light, yin is woman, yang is man. basically yin-yang is the balance of the negative and positive. I think it is in I Ching where one could foretell his future by examining yin and yang lines, corresponding to elements that are personified in the father, brother, mother, sister, etc. I'm getting rusty on my ancient princely classics. i'll edit my answer as soon as i recollect some more details.

Answer 3

Yin & yang are metaphors. Learn to think beyond symbols and metaphors, to see the Big Picture.

Or, just go to Wikipedia & look up your info there....

Answer 4

it is easy to on no account stand on my own, yin and yang, the two has to exist! fireplace and Water, existence and dying, intense point of Society and occasional point of Society. One rule can not ensue while all are a similar.......... Complexity of existence is extra significant while there is annoying circumstances, it somewhat is the purpose why there is you and me...... : )

Answer 5

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http://www.tcmcentral.com
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