Yin Yang Tattoo

Yin yang tattoos symbolize the duality of life and nature of the wearer. It is actually an expression of opposites attracting. It stands for light and dark, life and death, male and female, etc. There are myriad ways in which yin yang tattoo can be displayed. The number of symbols which can go along with this style is endless and if you are very creative, you will create a unique tattoo for yourself.

Yin Yang Tattoo Meaning

Yin yang symbol is often converted into a symbol of love for some, where the yin cannot exist without the presence of yang. The thought that opposites attract is also depicted through this design. Traditional yin yang designs had both black and white colors in it. At the same time, the light and dark parts are not mutually exclusive of each other. Each half of the yin yang design has a drop of the other color in it, which symbolizes that in light there is a tiny patch of darkness, and in the dark there is still a ray of light. The crux of the ancient Chinese philosophy is about the duality present in the universe. It also stands to signify that opposites come together to balance the entire universe to bring in harmony in the universe. The light portion of the yin yang is the yin. It symbolizes the feminine side and is destructive in nature. On the other hand, the yang is the dark side and stands for the masculine side and is creative. When both the yin and yang come together, they create the five basic elements present in nature, namely earth, water, fire, wood and metal.

Yin Yang Tattoo Designs

The traditional yin yang design is circular, with a dark half and a light half, where both the parts fit together like pieces of a puzzle would fit in together to form a single whole. Some choose to create yin yang as a symbol of love. The traditional yin yang tattoo design is morphed into a heart shape and is surrounded in roses. Some people look at it also as a symbol of strength. Hence, it may be placed on the breastplate of a warrior in battle. It can also be made with a white dragon wrapped around black circle and black dragon wrapped around a white circle. The variety is to draw a yin yang tattoo with Celtic knots or with a nautical star in the middle.

The basic elements can also be used in yin yang tattoos. Opposite elements such as water and fire, earth and air can be used to create an interesting tattoo design. Animals or fantasy creatures can also be used in style to create yin yang tattoos. An example would be to depict a meek looking rabbit, wrapped around one side and on the other side a fierce tiger. Yin yang tattoos can also be combined with other tattoo designs, like dragon tattoos, phoenix tattoo designs, dolphin tattoo designs, koi fish tattoos, etc. Two fish tattoos drawn in a circular manner with their mouths facing each others tail is one of the popular designs in yin yang tattoos. Similarly, other animals can also be drawn, like two dolphins, lizards, tigers, etc. If you are fond of tribal tattoos, then you can also opt for tribal yin yang tattoos.

Although the traditional yin yang tattoos are made in black and white, you can also be creative and make vibrant colored yin yang tattoos. There is no hard and fast rule about the placing of yin yang tattoos. It can be placed on the arms, neck, chest, etc. Since they are small in size, they look great on any part of the body. In case you want to get a large tattoo, then the upper back and upper arm is the best option. For small tattoos, the wrist, lower back, and ankles are the best areas.