Yin-Yang promise

This article is about the promise of love. For other uses, see Yin-Yang (disambiguation).

“The Yin-Yang promise is a beautiful and sacred tradition, Jay. Congratulations.”

— Dareth to Jay, "The Darkness Comes"

Yin-Yang promise
Information
Participants	Jay Nya
Location	Monastery of Spinjitzu
Result	Jay and Nya become Yin and Yang
Chronological order
Previous	Liberation of Ninjago
Concurrent	Oni's invasion
Next	Liberation of Two Moon Village

The Yin-Yang promise is a sacred tradition practiced by the people of Ninjago. A piece of a medallion with one half of the yin-yang symbol is presented to a romantic partner, signifying their promise to be one with each other forever.

History

The Darkness Comes

Jay practices his Yin-Yang to Kai, but he says that he is doing it wrong. When Dareth comes in, Kai tells him, much to Jay's disliking.

Into the Breach

Cole finds out about the Yin-Yang and gives Jay advice, though he unintentionally compares Nya to an old bandage. Later, Jay tries to start the Yin-Yang but is spooked by Garmadon.

Endings

Not wanting to put it off when the Oni prepare to infiltrate the monastery, Jay proposes his Yin-Yang to Nya, who accepts.

Queen of the Munce

Jay mentions it when he introduces Nya to Queen Murtessa.

Distress Calls

Nya mentions it when Jay tries to get her to send a message to Benthomaar.

Trivia

• The Yin-Yang promise was previously stated to not be the Ninjago equivalent of a marriage proposal and a separate love-related custom unique to Ninjago, but it is later said to, at least, be something very similar as when Murtessa asks if Jay is betrothed, Nya says "Yes! He is! To me!" and in an "interview" written by Tommy Andreasen, Nya states that it is "pretty much an engagement".
  • It is treated similarly to a marriage proposal, such as in "Into the Breach" when Kai asks Jay "Did you pop the question yet?", which means to propose.
  • Tommy Andreasen has stated, "Foreign customs are often hard to grasp. It’s clearly a love thing." When asked if there was a ceremony associated with the promise, he stated, "I don’t know. If we ever decide and is relevant it will be in the show."
• It is currently unknown what happens to the Yin-Yang promise when the couple breaks up.
• Tommy Anderson stated that "Yang in Ninjargan is equivalent to 'better half'. So, a person is always Yin to their Yang."

Gallery

Promotional media

The Yin-Yang medallion

Jay holding the Yin-Yang medallion

In Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu

Jay and Nya each wearing half the Yin-Yang Medallion