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Chapter Three · The Forces

The Five
Elements

五行相生相克

Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water are phases of qi rather than fixed substances. They generate, control and transform one another in an eternal cycle.

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Wu Xing · 五行

Five Phases of Change

A chart’s elemental pattern speaks of temperament, resources, expression and the kinds of energy that restore balance.

木

Wood

Growth · East · Spring

Vision, benevolence and upward movement. Wood begins, branches and seeks room to grow.

火

Fire

Radiance · South · Summer

Passion, brilliance and visibility. Fire transforms through warmth, inspiration and expression.

土

Earth

Stability · Centre · Seasons

Loyalty, nourishment and dependable ground. Earth receives, holds and makes change sustainable.

金

Metal

Clarity · West · Autumn

Precision, justice and resolve. Metal refines, separates and gives a clear edge to purpose.

水

Water

Wisdom · North · Winter

Depth, adaptability and stored potential. Water flows around obstacles while quietly shaping the land.

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Balance does not mean equal amounts. It means each force can perform its proper work in the season of the chart.

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