Yin yang emoji ☯️
☯️ is the yin yang (taijitu): the black-and-white circle of two interlocking teardrops, each holding a dot of the other.
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What the yin yang ☯️ emoji means
☯️ is the yin yang (taijitu): the black-and-white circle of two interlocking teardrops, each holding a dot of the other. It is the Taoist symbol of balance — opposites that depend on each other: dark and light, rest and action. In captions it means harmony, balance, “chill”, martial arts and Chinese philosophy; it is also a fashion motif and a 1990s nostalgia icon. It became an emoji in 2015 from the 1993 Unicode symbol. For balance as fairness use ⚖️ balance scale; for the other faith symbols see religious symbols.
Unicode name: yin yang · U+262F U+FE0F · Emoji 0.7 (original set) · group: Symbols.
How people use it
- Balance: work-life, mood, diet
- Taoism and martial arts: tai chi, kung fu
- Chill: a calm, zen sign-off
- Aesthetic: monochrome and 90s looks
Compare the options
| Emoji | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| yin yangU+262F U+FE0F | Balance, Taoism | |
| balance scaleU+2696 U+FE0F | Fairness, justice | |
| person in lotus positionU+1F9D8 | Meditation | |
| peace symbolU+262E U+FE0F | Peace | |
| omU+1F549 U+FE0F | Hinduism, yoga |
The yin yang emoji ☯️ in yoga and mindfulness
Yoga studios, meditation teachers and mindfulness apps can use ☯️ to signal a class or post about balance, breathing and calm. The symbol can appear alongside 🧘 person in lotus position, 🕉️ om and ☮️ peace symbol in captions about finding equilibrium, releasing stress or setting intentions for the day.
On social media, a caption like “morning yoga ☯️🧘” tells followers you are starting the day with a grounding practice, while a post about work-life balance might use ☯️ to show two halves of life in harmony. The emoji can also stand in for a calm, unhurried mood — think slow mornings, herbal tea and journaling.
Questions people ask
What does ☯️ mean?
Balance and harmony between opposites — the Taoist yin and yang.
What does ☯️ mean from a guy?
That he is feeling balanced or chill, or is into martial arts or Eastern philosophy.
Is ☯️ religious?
It is a Taoist symbol, but most everyday use is about balance and calm rather than religion.
About this guide
Written and maintained by the Emoji Directory editorial team, without ads or sponsorship. Meanings describe how the emoji is commonly used in public posts and messages, not an official definition. Names, code points, versions, keywords and translations come from the Unicode Emoji 18.0 and CLDR data; shortcodes from the gemoji project. Last reviewed . Spotted a mistake or a new usage? Tell us, or read how the directory is made.
