In the tattoo world, one design element that has achieved a great deal of popularity is the Yin and Yang symbol. The symbol is a vital part of Chinese culture that represents male and female unity and balance. The Yin, being the feminine force and the Yang, being the masculine power. The Yin and Yang are usually done in black and white color however, it is not uncommon to see them in black and red as well. The Yin is in white with a black dot in it and the Yang is done in Black with a white dot in the middle. Visually both portions are shown to be equal size.
Looking a bit deeper into the Chinese meaning, you will often find that the concept and importance of the Yin and Yang tattoo ranks pretty high alongside the Phoenix and the Dragon. The Yin Yang is also known as the Tajitu which, means the Yin has a destructive outlook and the Yang is supposed to create. They are complete opposites who are also supposed to be drawn to one another.
The concept of male female and yin and Yang that are opposing forces that work together from opposite ends is a concept that is not just limited to the Chinese way of thinking. Even other cultures believed in this way of thinking. You can go in for a tattoo with the Yin and Yang as part of the design to show a sense of balance and harmony within you and in all the elements around you. It means that even forces that are diametrically opposite can manage to coexist and work together. Taken purely as a tattoo design you can be sure that this tattoo will be noticed and commented upon.
Some of the qualities associated with Yin are that it is supposed to soft, giving, damp, cooler and slower. These qualities are balanced by the ones attributed to Yang that represent solidness, heat, dryness, speed and aggression. One needs all these qualities in the right proportion and available at the right time to be able to have a good and balanced life.
This are the qualities along with the almost mystic symbolism attributed to this tattoo design of oriental origin that makes a Yin and Yang a tattoo design of preference. Both the genders have found this design to be suitable for them. When you are going for a Yin and Yang tattoo make sure that you do some research on what it means and represents before even looking at designs. This way you will be able to enjoy the tattoo not only with your eyes but also with the mind and the heart. This symbol as explained above goes beyond merely being a tattoo design.
Once you have done that then you can look at the location on which you want this tattoo along with how you are going to get it done. You can go for the Yin and Yang symbol by itself or get it done with something that is equally significant and meaningful to you. Look through the design possibilities and you will be surprised at how many options you have in terms of designs that you can pick from.
A Yin and Yang tattoo with the deeper significance and with much visual appeal is one that will make you the center of attraction. You can go in for the design that looks like the sun and moon with the red light and white light blazing out of it. You can also get it in some really good and winning color combinations for your Yin and Yang designs.
Here are some more varieties of Amazing Yin Yang Tattoo Designs :
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