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Ancient Wisdom : The Yin-Yang Of Weather
ASIAN Geographic
|AG 06/2021 - 151
This ancient Chinese philosophy provides a guide to understanding our climate.
YIN-YANG REPRESENTS the changing seasons and is often recognised for its symbol, a black and white circle with two dots, denoting harmony and balance.
In ancient Chinese philosophy, the yin-yang concept teaches how opposing forces are interdependent, each giving rise to the other while complementing it.
This notion of duality highlights the balance of the world, and understanding this unique coexistence helps us break down why fluctuations in global temperatures and weather patterns can lead to the climate changes observed today.
The Solar Cycle
The concept of yin-yang is illustrated by eight trigrams, commonly known as ba gua. These represent the changing seasons and were used by ancient Chinese to explain natural phenomena.
From these eight trigrams, farmers developed 24 solar terms to reflect changes in climate and natural phenomenon by mapping the sun’s position. These 24 terms were listed by UNESCO in 2016 in the register of Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
This story is from the AG 06/2021 - 151 edition of ASIAN Geographic.
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