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But it is also popular for being quite an eyecatching design.

To help inspire, we’ve gathered 25 yin-yang tattoo ideas, from deconstructed looks to intricate ink.

Close up of a woman with a dotted yin and yang tattoo.

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Small Yin-Yang

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A simple yin-yang with no extra detailing looks great next to othersmall tattoos.

The minimalist approach is chic and dainty without feeling boring.

Try placing it along the musclebehind the earto make it feel like a natural part of the body.

Small yin-yang tattoo on inner wrist

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Or, convince a friend to get this yin and yang as amatching tattoomomentthe choice is yours.

Keep the typically white side completely empty to play up the contrast.

Its easy to cover up as well, in case you’d rather temporarily conceal it.

Close up of a deconstructed yin and yang symbol behind a woman’s ear.

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Add detail to the extra images and keep the yin-yang simple to highlight its importance.

Instead of having one be stark black,use shadingto add color without being too bold.

This one uses feathering to give it a painted-on look.

Close up of two hands holding moons and suns.

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Split the sign into two and get the side that most represents you!

Miniature Symbol

For small tattoo lovers out there, screenshot this itty-bitty option.

Tinier than a penny, this hand-drawn-style symbol is super cute.

Close up of yin and yang halves on two arms.

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This one uses contrasting cats for a personal touch.

This ink mimics the look of two hands hugged by a crescent moon for a fun and unique twist.

The curves of this snake make the perfect space for the yin-yang halves to nestle into.

Close up of a yin and yang tattoo with mini heart details.

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Use shading and fine details to customize the fish further.

Use white ink to add light-like details that make it pop without overwhelming the finger.

Keep the shapes simple and small for a chic and not-too-busy look.

Yin Yang tattoo with lotus flower border on upper arm

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While typically, the halves face each other vertically, this tattoo has the halves face each other horizontally.

Watercolor Yin-Yang

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A yin yang symbol doesnt have to be minimal or super simple.

Spice up the design by getting your ink in a fun, specific style, like watercolor tattoos.

Close up of a yin-yang tattoo with floral outlines.

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Simple yin yang tattoo on wrist

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Close up of a back tattoos with a sun eclipsing a yin and yang symbol.

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Close up of two arms with yin and yang fish.

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Close up of a wrist with a fluid motion yin-yang symbol

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Two people’s wrists with matching opposite halves of a yin yang tattoo

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A close up of a hand drawn style yin-yang symbol tattoo.

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Close up of a minimalistic yin-yang symbol with shading.

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Cat-themed yin yang tattoo

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Simple yin yang tattoo on lower side ribcage

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Close up of a double hand yin and yang tattoo accented with a crescent moon.

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Snake-themed yin yang tattoo on forearm

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Aquatic fish-themed yin yang tattoo on ankle

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Close up of a finger with a yin-yang symbol tattoo.

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Close up of wrist yin-yang symbol.

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Close up of a finger with the deconstructed phases on ying and yang.

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Close up of a ying-yang tattoo with the halves facing each other horizontally.

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Close up of a yin-yang symbol with dotted line half.

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Close up of a purple and black watercolor yin-yang symbol tattoo.

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