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After reading this question about [Chakra nature of Tailed
Beasts](https://anime.stackexchange.com/questions/5671/chakra-nature-of-
tailed-beasts). It came across my mind what is the relationship of the Yin-
yang to the 5 Chakra nature elements? And how come you can classify a Chakra
nature as Yin-Yang? Does it has something to do with the Chinese Zodiac or
principles of Taoism?


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Relationship of Yin-Yang in Five Chakra nature elements


For **What is the relationship of the Yin-yang to the 5 Chakra nature
elements?**

Base from [here](http://naruto.wikia.com/wiki/Yin%E2%80%93Yang_Release):

> Yin relates to one's spiritual energy and Yang relates to one's physical
> energy and it's necessary to utilise both of these in order to mould chakra
> for ninjutsu.
>
> According to Yamato, the manipulation of Yin and Yang is the source of non-
> elemental techniques such as the Shadow Imitation Technique, Multi-Size
> Technique, medical ninjutsu, genjutsu, etc.

So in relation to 5 nature elements, I think it is the 6th type, having the
techniques classified in this type as non-elemental techniques.

And about **Does it has something to do with the Chinese Zodiac or principles
of Taoism?**

It is stated [here](http://naruto.wikia.com/wiki/Nature_Transformation) that:

> The concept of nature transformation parallels the real-life art,
> [Onmyōdō](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onmy%C5%8Dd%C5%8D) (陰陽道; Literally
> meaning "The Way of Yin and Yang"), which is a mixture of natural sciences
> and occultism. It largely features Wu Xing and Yin and Yang.


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Yin relates to one's spiritual energy and Yang relates to one's physical
energy.

Mixing some yin and yang gives you chakra,

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    Chakra = Yin + Yang
    
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> Chakra is the resulting form of energy when two other forms of energy are
> mixed together. The two energies are referred to as "physical energy" and
> "spiritual energy". Physical energy is collected from the body's cells and
> can be increased through training, stimulants, and exercise. Spiritual
> energy is derived from the mind's consciousness (i.e. the soul) and can be
> increased through studying, meditation, and experience.

Chakra Control in 2 ways: Shape Control: Changes the shape of chakra

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    Eg. Rassengan
    
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Nature Control: Changes the behavior, type and properties of the chakra.

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    Fire, Wind, Lightning, Earth and Water and there combos like Lava, Ice etc.
    
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Other chakra types:

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     Tailed Beast Chakra, Senjutsu Chakra (Nature energy when Naruto in Sage mode) etc.
    
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