Five Elements Theory
The Five Elements Theory is an ancient Chinese concept of material nature, widely used in philosophy, traditional Chinese medicine, and divination. The five elements are: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. It believes that nature is composed of these five essential elements.
Five Elements Explained
Emotion：Anger
Organ：Liver & Gallbladder
Emotion：Joy
Organ：Heart & Small Intestine
Emotion：Pensiveness
Organ：Spleen & Stomach
Emotion：Grief
Organ：Lungs & Large Intestine
Emotion：Fear
Organ：Kidneys & Bladder
Five Elements Generation and Overcoming Cycle
Generation Cycle (Solid Arrows)
Overcoming Cycle (Dashed Arrows)
Five Elements Correspondence Table
| Element | Season |
|---|---|
| Wood | Spring |
| Fire | Summer |
| Earth | Late Summer |
| Metal | Autumn |
| Water | Winter |
Ten Heavenly Stems and Five Elements
The Heavenly Stems are an important component of the ancient Chinese time-keeping system, paired with the Five Elements, each with distinct characteristics
Five Elements Enhancement Suggestions
Based on traditional Five Elements theory, harmonize elemental balance through various aspects of life to improve personal fortune
Lucky Colors
Beneficial Directions
Face east more often, work or rest on the east side, position bed heading east
Fortune Accessories
Lifestyle Habits
Connect with nature more, outdoor activities, early to bed and early to rise, maintain a cheerful mood
Lucky Colors
Beneficial Directions
Face south more often, work or rest on the south side, position bed heading south
Fortune Accessories
Lifestyle Habits
Get more sunlight, engage in enthusiastic socializing, maintain optimistic and positive attitude, moderate exercise
Lucky Colors
Beneficial Directions
Stay in central areas more often, work or rest in the center of the house
Fortune Accessories
Lifestyle Habits
Maintain stable routine, work down-to-earth, cultivate patience, do more charity
Lucky Colors
Beneficial Directions
Face west more often, work or rest on the west side, position bed heading west
Fortune Accessories
Lifestyle Habits
Keep organized and orderly, think and summarize more, cultivate decisiveness, regular exercise
Lucky Colors
Beneficial Directions
Face north more often, work or rest on the north side, position bed heading north
Fortune Accessories
Lifestyle Habits
Maintain tranquil wisdom, read and study more, cultivate wisdom, drink adequate water
Helpful Tips
Enhancement is a gradual process. It's recommended to choose suitable methods based on personal circumstances for adjustment. Five Elements balance is not achieved overnight and requires persistent lifestyle changes.
Five Elements Wisdom
"First is water, second is fire, third is wood, fourth is metal, fifth is earth. Water soaks and descends, fire blazes and ascends, wood can bend and straighten, metal yields and changes, earth enables sowing and reaping."
— Book of Documents (Shangshu), Great Plan (Hongfan)
The Five Elements theory embodies the ancient Chinese understanding of natural laws and wisdom, serving as an important theoretical foundation for comprehending the interconnections among all things in the universe.