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I've heard that a swastika can represent either Yin or Yang, depending on which way the spokes turn, but which is which? Is Hitler's swastika Yin or Yang?

I've heard that a swastika can represent either Yin or Yang, depending on which way the spokes turn, but which is which? Is Hitler's swastika Yin or Yang?

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Well fuck, i just checked Wikipedia of all places and found the answer. Don't know why I didn't see this the last time I was wondering about this.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swastika

In Hinduism, the symbol with arms pointing clockwise (卐) is called swastika, symbolizing surya ('sun'), prosperity and good luck, while the counterclockwise symbol (卍) is called sauvastika, symbolizing night or tantric aspects of Kali.

卐 = sun = Yang
卍 = night = Yin