First appearing in the Book of Changes (Yi
Jing), the theory of
and Yang has probably been around since prior to 221 B.C. The
common meaning of the traditional characters for yin and yang stand
for the dark and light sides of a hill.
This leads us to the basic metaphor of yin and yang being the cycle
of the day, with yin being night and yang being day. The two are
opposite, true. However, one will eventually lead into another in
an endless cycle. Furthermore, the two define themselves by being
the opposite of the other.
The ancients then looked in nature for other representations of
this dichotomy. They began with fire and water and went on from
there. To the yang side went all that is bright, exciting, moving
and warm. To the yin side went all that is dark, dull, still and
cold.
'nuf of that. I have discovered yet another part of Heritage Park
that beckons others to see it. There’s a pair of traditional caches
to make the effort more worth your while. One find will hopefully
lead to the next.
Have fun and bring a pen(cil).