Five Elements

五行

The Five Elements of Chinese Cosmology

Wu Xing — 五行
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Wood — 木

Mu • Growth & Flexibility

Wood represents growth, expansion, and vitality. It is the energy of spring, of new beginnings, of rising upward toward the sun. Those with strong Wood energy are creative, compassionate, and possess the ability to bend without breaking.

Season: Spring • Direction: East • Color: Green • Organs: Liver, Gallbladder

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Fire — 火

Huo • Passion & Transformation

Fire represents energy, passion, and transformation. It is the energy of summer, of peak activity, of radiating outward with warmth and light. Those with strong Fire energy are charismatic, enthusiastic, and natural leaders who inspire others.

Season: Summer • Direction: South • Color: Red • Organs: Heart, Small Intestine

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Earth — 土

Tu • Stability & Nurturing

Earth represents stability, nourishment, and centering. It is the energy of late summer, of harvest, of grounding and supporting all life. Those with strong Earth energy are reliable, nurturing, and possess deep patience and wisdom.

Season: Late Summer • Direction: Center • Color: Yellow • Organs: Spleen, Stomach

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Metal — 金

Jin • Clarity & Precision

Metal represents clarity, precision, and refinement. It is the energy of autumn, of harvest completion, of cutting away what no longer serves. Those with strong Metal energy are disciplined, organized, and possess the strength to stand firm.

Season: Autumn • Direction: West • Color: White • Organs: Lungs, Large Intestine

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Water — 水

Shui • Flow & Wisdom

Water represents flow, intuition, and depth. It is the energy of winter, of stillness, of gathering and storing resources. Those with strong Water energy are adaptable, introspective, and possess deep wisdom that flows from within.

Season: Winter • Direction: North • Color: Black • Organs: Kidneys, Bladder

The Cycle of Creation

🌿 Wood → feeds → 🔥 Fire → creates → ⛰️ Earth → bears → ⚔️ Metal → collects → 🌊 Water → nourishes → 🌿 Wood
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