TAO

(The Universal Way)

The Tao belief is that the universe is ruled by Heaven through a process called the Tao. Heaven acting through the Tao expresses itself in the interaction of two primal forces, the Yin or female force, and the Yang or male force.

The Yang, or male force, was associated with the sun, and its was a source of heat, light and dynamic vitality. The Yin, or female force, was associated with the moon and it flourished in darkness, cold and quiet inactivity. In conjunction, these two forces influenced all things and were present individually or together in all physical objects and situations. For a harmonious state of being to exist, Yin-Yang forces have to be balanced.