Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water describe the movement of all life and all energy embodying all the qualities which we find in Nature. The Elements are alive both around and in us.
The Wood Element’s Qi correspond to the qualities of Nature in the Spring.
Wood, Spring, Future, Birth, Regeneration, Rapid, Growth, Burst, Upward, Force, Movement, Vitality, Seed, Blueprint, Plan, Urging, Fulfillment, Possibility, Development, Flexibility, Adaptability, Vision, Direction, Hope, Purpose, Green, Sour, Ligaments, Wind, Anger, Creative, Judgement, Decisions. Liver, Gallbladder.
The Fire Element’s Qi corresponds to the qualities of Nature in the Summer.
Fire, Summer, Sun, Warmth, Red color, Joy, Love, Enjoyment, Fun, Social, Relaxation, Maturity, Flowering, Ripening, Bloom, Color. Blaze, Communication, Sharing, Blood Circulation, Scorched, Bitter taste, Heart, Small Intestines, Pericardium, Triple Heater.
The Earth Element’s Qi correspond to the qualities of Nature in the Late Summer.
Earth, Late Summer, Nourishment, Harvest, Mother, Nurture, Providing, Caring,, Understanding, Sympathy, Storing, Crops, Security, Stability, Grounded, Centre, Digestion, Taking in, Safe, Abundance, Sweet taste, Yellow, Fragrant, Singing, Muscle tone, Humidity, Heavy, Stomach, Spleen.
The Metal Element’s Qi correspond to the qualities of Nature in the Autumn.
Metal, Autumn, Decline, Death, Letting go, Fall, Empty, Void, Rotting Empty, Heavens, Father, Quality, Value, Self esteem, Essence, Grief, White, Nutrients, Minerals, Enrichment, Distilled, Acceptance, Skin, Pungent taste, Lungs, Large Intestines.
The Water Element’s Qi correspond to the qualities of Nature in the Winter.
Water, Winter, Cold, Cleansing, Hibernation, Rest, Survival, Stamina, Reserves, Endurance, Power, Life giving, Inheritance, Bones, Brain, Salty taste, Blue/Black, Groaning, Putrid, Fear, Bladder, Kidneys.
5-Element Acupuncture and Moxibustion in Greece 