Water Fountains

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- meaning feminine, and Yang- meaning masculine. The interaction of these two feng shui forces create the essence of all life surround us. Expressed in feng shui colors, Yin energy is represented by the color and Yang energy is represented by color. 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 is a passive energy, witch is the feng shui energy of silence, that is deep darkness, and slow and relaxed movements. Yin energy is the predominant energy at night when you go to sleep, or when you need to relax and revive your energies.

Yang is a active energy, witch is the feng shui energy that is characterized by strong, vibrant sounds and colors, bright lights, upward moving energy. You experience Yang energy almost always in a busy environment, at a party, celebration, or driving on the freeway.

One cannot exist without the other, positives need negatives, 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  cold temperature. The Yin Yang energies cannot exist in separate isolation, they define each other as opposites, as one is the condition for the other’s existence.

In the Western world we tend to experience an imbalance of feng shui energies. We live in a constant flow of the very active, and busy lives. 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 for your mind and sole. There will always be one quality of energy that is dominant depending on the use of the space, but you need the represent both positives and negatives in your environment. Here are some examples below.

Yin energy in your home like in your bedroom, needs the relaxing Yin energy in order to heal you, so it is crucial to elimate all the dominant Yang feng shui elements, like your TV, exercise equipment, or office items. While the Yin energy needs to be the predominant energy in your bedroom like thinking about relaxation, cocooning, sensuality, and  sleep. You also need a slight presence of Yang such as deep red candles, sexual images, a light color to balance the deep colors. The same principle applies to your other rooms, like your bathroom.

Yang energy in your home like, the family room, the living room, and the kitchen are definitely feng shui spaces that will benefit from a stronger presence of Yang energy. In these areas it is advisable to go for bright worm rich colors, energetic music, and you can add a variety of feng shui elements that will contribute to an active quality of energy like a table top water fountain, family photos, books, games, various media, and  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.

Buy 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 bountiful 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 forces.