Yang is a Chinese word common to Eastern philosophies and religions. is part of the yin yang, representing the clear part of the symbol.
O yang represents clarity and luminosity. It appears on the right side of the symbol in white color and is related to the masculine and active side.
O yin yang it is part of some currents of thought such as Confucianism, or religions such as Taoism and Buddhism, referring to a perspective of continuous change and balance. As it indicates harmony and balance, it is a common term in the Feng Shui.
According to the yin yang, the ideal is to have a balance between the positive and the negative, and there should be a little negative in the positive and vice versa. O yin it's the yang they are not seen as opposing but complementary forces. There is a concept of duality, where one does not exist without the other.
Yang is also a Chinese family name, being one of the most popular surnames in China.
According to Western culture, often the yin yang is associated with the occult, mysticism and new age.
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