Which is the original position of the Yin Yang?

Question

I want to do a tatoo. So I want to know if it's vertical, horizontal, across, with the black head up or the white up, etc. I will apreciate if you are specific and tell your source and don't say whatever I like or something like that please.

Answer 1

Simple answer as I remember learning is...

Yin is forward/aggressive
Yang is opposite

Answer 2

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 (Chinese: 陰/阴; pinyin: yīn; literally "shady place, north slope (hill), south bank (river); cloudy, overcast") is the darker element; it is sad, passive, dark, feminine, downward-seeking, and corresponds to the night. Yang (陽/阳; yáng; "sunny place, south slope (hill), north bank (river); sunshine") is the brighter element; it is happy, 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.

Answer 3

I read in a book back when I was in 4th grade that the orignal position was side ways with the black on the left.