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The Five Elements - A Closer Look.

Updated: Oct 8, 2021

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


Water Element 

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



Wood Element 

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



Fire Element 

 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



Earth element

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


Metal Element 

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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To your health!



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