Is Yin positive or negative?

In Chinese philosophy, yin is not explicitly negative but some of its manifestations have been interpreted as such. For example, yin is dark (to yang's light), cold (to yang's warm), and poor (to yang's rich)

Is Yin black or white?

In the Yin and Yang principle of Chinese philosophy, Yin is black.

Does Yin and Yang mean balance?

Yin and Yang mean balance since the two opposing forces are complimentary and attracted to each other. Too much of Yin or Yang brings imbalance.

Is Yin masculine or feminine?

In the Yin and Yang principle of Chinese philosophy, Yin is feminine, female force, and female energy.

Yin and Yang

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Definition

The principle of Yin and Yang from Chinese philosophy is that all things exist as inseparable and contradictory opposites. Examples of Yin-Yang opposite forces are female-male, dark-light, and old-young. The pairs of equal opposites both attract and complement each other. The Yin and Yang principle dates from the 3rd century BCE or even earlier.

More about: Yin and Yang

Timeline

c. 500 BCE
Probable life of the Chinese philosopher Lao-Tzu, founder of Taoism and author of the Tao-Te-Ching.