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yin-yang  

Definition

  • Yin and yang are the two complementary universal principles in Eastern metaphysics. Yin is the feminine, dark, passive aspect, while yang is the masculine, light, active aspect. [Source: Encyclopedia of Gender and Society; Yin-Yang]

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