Overview
When you study Feng Shui, you will definitely come upon the 5 Elements (affectionately referred to as “Wu Xing”). Earth, Water, Fire, Metal, and Wood are the 5 elements. After maturing in the second or first centuries BCE during the Han dynasty, this device was used in a wide variety of early Chinese thought fields, including seemingly disparate ones such as Yi Jing divination, alchemy, Feng Shui, astrology, traditional Chinese medicine, music, military strategy, and martial arts.
To begin implementing Feng Shui remedies and enhancements, you must first comprehend the link between the Five Elements. Feng Shui practices vary considerably in this area. Certain individuals will use the color, form, and substance of the object to bolster components that will help you and diminish those that will damage you. To begin implementing Feng Shui remedies and enhancements, you must first comprehend the link between the Five Elements. Feng Shui practices vary considerably in this area. Certain individuals will use the color, form, and substance of the object to bolster components that will help you and diminish those that will jeopardize you.
The Cycle of Growth
This cycle is sometimes referred to as the strengthening or production cycle.
- Wood generates fire: Wood is required to fuel a fire.
- After burning wood, fire produces earth in the form of ash.
- Earth creates metal: Earth is the source of metal. Minerals are extracted from the earth.
- Metal produces water. Water condenses on any metal below 41°F.
- Water produces wood; water is required for plant growth.
The Cycle of Weakening
This is the energy-draining cycle.
- Fire weakens Wood: As a result of the fire, there will be less wood (or no more wood if the fire keeps burning).
- Wood weakens Water: In order to grow, wood absorbs water.
- Water weakens Metal is what causes rust to form on metal and steel.
- Metal weakens Earth: In order to mine minerals, we must first excavate the heart
- Earth weakens fire. Fire can be quenched by piling enough earth on top of it.
The Cycle of Control
This is often referred to as the “Conflicting” or “Clashing” cycle.
- Fire controls Metal: Metal is melted by fire.
- Metal controls Wood: Solid metal can be used to cut down trees.
- Wood controls Earth: Wood depletes the earth’s nutrients.
- Earth controls Water: Earth governs how water flows
- Water controls Fire: Water is an extinguisher of fire.
Summary
The understanding the 5 Elements is crucial to the study of Chinese Metaphysics. This is one of the fundamental that all students and practitioner should understand. It will also helps in connecting to all branches in Chinese Metaphysics.
