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.
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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.
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