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You should know about Five Elements of Feng Shui
One of the fundamental principles of Feng Shui is the Five Elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. These elements interact through two main cycles: the Productive (Generative) cycle and the Destructive (Counteraction) cycle.
According to the theory of the Five Elements (Wu Xing) and Phase Theory, the structure of the cosmos reflects these five phases. Each phase is intricately connected to various aspects of nature, and as such, it plays a vital role in Feng Shui, astrology, traditional Chinese medicine, music, military strategies, and martial arts.
Feng Shui practitioners apply the Five Elements within the Ba Gua system, linking them to colors, seasons, energies, shapes, symbols, and signs.
This ancient wisdom has guided humanity for centuries, and its benefits are more relevant than ever. If the environment in which we live is stifling or oppressive, we can use Feng Shui knowledge to restore balance and energize our surroundings. In doing so, we can enhance our lives with greater happiness, health, prosperity, wealth, and wisdom for our children.
Chinese zodiac elements
Elements | Metal | Wood | Water | Fire | Earth |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Zodiac Signs (Yang) | Monkey | Tiger | Rat | Horse | Dragon / Dog |
Zodiac Signs (Yin) | Rooster | Rabbit | Pig | Snake | Ox / Sheep |
5 Elements Feng Shui
Elements | Metal | Wood | Water | Fire | Earth |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Colors | White | Green | Black | Red | Brown |
Seasons | Autumn | Spring | Winter | Summer | Intermediate |
Weathers | Dry | Wind | Cold | Hot | Wet |
Directions | West | East | North | South | Central |
Planets | Venus | Jupiter | Mercury | Mars | Saturn |
Heavenly Stems | Geng, Xin | Jia, Yi | Ren, Gui | Bing, Ding | Wu, Ji |
Year Ends with | 0, 1 | 4, 5 | 2, 3 | 6, 7 | 8, 9 |
Hours | 15-19 | 3-7 | 21-01 | 9-13 | 1-3, 7-9, 13-15, 19-21 |
Number | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Heavenly Creatures | White Tiger | Green Dragon | Black Tortoise | Vermilion Bird | Yellow Dragon |