The Five Elements - A Closer Look.

On to learning the properties of the individual elements...

Everything begins with water, energy of potentiation - Season of Winter

Archetype is the philosopher, in pursuit of truth.

Kidney Meridian   Yin

Associated emotions are fearful isolation and shame if out of balance

Balancing emotions - moving outward with courage, gentleness with self

Bladder Meridian   Yang

Associated emotions are fear and suspicion if out of balance

 Balancing emotions are those of courage and trust

Water feeds wood, energy of expansion and initiation - Season of Spring

Archetype is the pioneer, determined to make things happen.

Liver Meridian    Yin

 Associated emotions are rage against self, or guilt if out of balance

 Balancing emotion is kindness towards self

Gallbladder Meridian      Yang

 Associated emotions are rage, judgmental tendency if out of balance

 Balancing emotions are tolerance and forgiveness

 Wood feeds fire, energy of completion and fulfillment -   Season of Summer

Archetype is the wizard, seeking magic and excitement.

Heart Meridian   Yin

Associated emotions are heartache or heartbreak if out of balance

Balancing emotion is love for self or others

Circulation Meridian   Yin

Associated emotions are bewilderment by choices/demands or neglecting self if out of balance

Balancing emotions are finding clarity and prioritizing the heart's needs

Small Intestine Meridian    Yang

Associated emotions are feeling divided/pulled in many directions if out of balance

Balancing emotion includes decisiveness in making choices

Triple Warmer Meridian     Yang

Associated emotions are fight, flight or freeze (stress response) if out of balance

Balancing emotion is feeling safe

Fire feeds earth, energy of stability and poise -   Season of Indian Summer

Archetype is the peacemaker, arranging and harmonizing the world

Spleen Meridian     Yin

 Associated emotion is over compassion if out of balance

Balancing emotions are fairness and compassion towards self

Stomach Meridian     Yang

Associated emotion is worry if out of balance

Balancing emotion is trust in the process

Earth feeds metal, energy of contraction and release -   Season of Autumn

Archetype is the alchemist, who masters form and function

 Lung Meridian   Yin

Associated emotions are grief and detachment

  Balancing emotions are inspiration, letting go, connect with spirit

Large Intestine Meridian  Yang

 Associated emotions are controlling and holding on

 Balancing emotions are relax and surrender 

A brief overview of the control cycle or diminishing flow (inner star pattern) is as follows:

Water controls fire     - puts out the flame

Fire controls metal     - melts it

Metal controls wood   - as in an axe chopping wood

Wood controls earth   - diminishes or depletes the soil of nutrients

Earth controls water   - as in earth muddying the water

The proper flow of these energies facilitates balance on all levels of our being: mind, body and spirit.

Applications addressing the flow of energies in these five elements not only correspond with our own personal energy, but also have broader applications within our personal living environment.

Jump on over to the Feng Shui blog to learn more.

As above, so below, as in the macro, so in the micro... 

Energy is really ALL there is...

If we balance and support our energies, everything else falls into place.

I'd love to introduce you to these energies that live within all of us.

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