Yin Yang tattoos earned their spot in the tattoo world during the ‘80s and ‘90s quando Chinese tattoos really grew in popularity.
This comes as no surprise since the Yin Yang symbol has a very profound meaning!
So if this symbol holds great meaning to you, or maybe you want to bring more balance into your life through skin art, then these tattoos are for you!
Before we dive into the beautiful Yin Yang tattoos we have prepared for you, let’s take a closer look at the meaning behind the symbol you’ll have on you for the rest of your life!
Meaning of the Yin Yang Symbol
When you decide you want to get a symbol as a tattoo, first you need to make sure that you understand the meaning behind it!
Of course, if you’re getting a tattoo of a heart or a peace symbol, there isn’t really much to be discussed there since these symbols are recognized globally by everyone!
But for some other symbols from branches like religion, philosophy, o tradizione, make sure you do your research beforehand!
Yin Yang is a complex relational concept in Chinese philosophy. Yin is the female dark e freddo potenza, while Yang is the masculine light e warm power.
This concept dates back to Taoism and it teaches that everything in the cosmos exists harmoniously with one another and the Yin Yang symbol is used to represent this concept!
Avere un Yin Yang tattoo doesn’t stray from the original meaning of the symbol.
A Yin Yang tattoo means that the person who has it on their body is well-balanced and they strive to live a balanced lifestyle!
Without further ado let’s take a look at some of the best Yin Yang tattoos out there!
1. Water Yin Yang Tattoo
2. Colorful Fluid Yin Yang Tattoo
Break the regular color scheme of these tattoos by adding some color to it!
3. Koi Fish Yin Yang Tattoo
4. Koi Fish Around Yin Yang Symbol Tattoo
The appearance of Koi fish with Yin Yang tattoos has a specific meaning: presenting two different forces working together in harmony to create a smooth flow of energy.
5. Fire and Water Tattoo
The whole point of black and white in Yin Yang symbolism is that they are opposites. Fire and water are opposites as well and they are able to work harmoniously!
6. Mountains and Sea Tattoo
This isn’t that big of a difference like fire and water or black and white, but the mountains and the sea both have very different vibes and energies, yet they are harmonious together!
7. Koi Fish with Ornaments Tattoo
8. Wolf and Deer Tattoo
Yin represents cold and dark energy which the wolf possesses and the Yang represents warm and light energy, just like the deer!
9. Watercolor Yin Yang Tattoo
10. Skeleton Koi Fish Tattoo
11. Hand-Drawn Yin Yang Tattoo
12. Flowy Dragon Ying Yang Tattoo
The dragon and the Yin Yang both hold special places in Chinese philosophy.
Unlike the mainstream perception of dragons as evil creatures, Chinese philosophy deems them kind, gentle, and wise!
13. Behind the Ear Koi Fish Tattoo
14. Simple Black and White Koi Fish Tattoo
15. Brush Stroke Yin Yang Tattoo
16. Melody Between Fire and Water Tattoo
17. Tiger Yin Yang Tattoo
18. Sketch Koi Fish Tattoo
19. Watercolor Koi Fish Tattoo
20. Chibi Fox Tattoo
21. How to Train Your Dragon Tattoo
Since dragons have a significant meaning in the Chinese culture, why not use that idea but make it cute?
22. Smoking Yin Yang Tattoo
23. Fine Line Koi Fish Tattoo
24. Elbow Koi Fish Tattoo
25. Matching Bestie Yin Yang Tattoo
Matching tattoos where one of you is Yin and the other Yang symbolizes how both of you are different yet you work in harmony and balance each other out!
26. Flower Yin Yang Tattoo
27. Melting Yin Yang Tattoo
28. Flower Yin Yang Tattoo
29. Ornate Koi Fish Tattoo
30. Bunny Tattoo
31. Full Yin Yang Buddha Tattoo
32. Fire and Water Infinity Yin Yang Tattoo
33. Sunset and Sunrise Tattoo
Yet another opposite, sunrise and sunset represent two very different times of the day and they need to work in harmony!
34. Fox Tattoo
35. Matching Couple’s Tattoo
36. 3D Yin Yang Tattoo
37. Meditating Buddha Tattoo
38. Tree of Life Tattoo
Pairing Yin Yang and the Tree of Life adds even more depth to the original symbolism, meaning that if you want to grow as a person you need to bring harmony and balance into your life!
39. State Oriented Tattoo
40. Geometric Yin Yang Tattoo
41. Futuristic Yin Yang Tattoo
It’s always fun to take the traditional and do something new and fresh with it!
42. Delicate Realistic Koi Fish Tattoo
43. Woman Yin Yang Tattoo
44. Simple Yin Yang Tattoo
Keep it simple and traditional by choosing a centuries-old design!
45. Yin Yang Koi Fish Tattoo
46. Flower Tattoo
47. Tattoo of Life
Il black dot rappresenta il cattivo e il white dot rappresenta il buono.
Il black dot surrounded by white rappresenta the bad in the good e il white dot surrounded by black rappresenta the good in the bad.
The Yin Yang symbol represents life. Good and bad coexist.
48. Snake Tattoo
49. Ornate Yin Yang Symbol Tattoo
50. Small Finger Tattoo
51. Ghost Yin Yang Tattoo
52. Tribal Turtle Tattoo
53. Matching Couple’s Koi Fish Tattoo
If you’re looking for a matching tattoo, apart from the regular design, why not go for Koi Fish?
54. Traditional Koi Fish Tattoo
55. Abstract Yin Yang Tattoo
56. Shark Tattoo
57. Dragon Tattoo
Opting for dragon Yin Yang tattoos is always a good idea! A white dragon represents purity while a black dragon represents revenge!
58. Yin Yang in Between Koi Fish Tattoo
59. Pug Tattoo
60. Universe Tattoo
61. Cartoon Shark Tattoo
62. Mandala Tattoo
63. Tiger and Dragon Tattoo
The tiger in Yin is patient and knows when to strike while the dragon in Yang is bold and fiery. Both of these forces exist to balance each other out.
These two energies can be used to balance your chi!
64. Samurai Yin Yang
The samurai represents honor, discipline, and bravery. The yin-yang symbolizes harmony and the balance of opposites. The koi fish stands for perseverance, transformation, and good fortune. Together, they convey a message of inner strength, equilibrium, and the ability to overcome challenges.
65. Hands Yin Yang
The hands symbolize human action and connection, while the yin-yang represents the duality of opposing forces working together in a complementary relationship
66. Water Yin Yang
67. Dragon Tattoo
68. Dreamcather Tattoo
69. Tiger Tattoo
70. Tree Tattoo
71. Splash Color Tattoo
Happy personas and individuals who are always trying to look attractive and positive will love this art. It stands for courage and symbolizes attractive souls.
72. Crab Tattoo
73. Panda Tattoo
74. Butterfly Yin Yang
75. Lotus Flower Yin Yang
76. Wave Yin Yang
Wave tattoos typically symbolize the power of nature and inevitable new beginnings. However, this design carries a unique meaning. The black part of the symbol represents the merging currents of black and white, suggesting that life is not simply divided into good or evil, but is a blend of both.
77. Raven Tattoo
78. Snake Tattoo
79. Cat Tattoo
The cat, a creature often associated with mystery and independence, adds a playful and gentle aspect to the traditional yin-yang symbol. This design suggests the importance of embracing both light and dark, positive and negative, while highlighting the serene and harmonious coexistence of opposites in life.
80. Matching Butterfly Tattoo
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