The Foundation of Feng Shui
The Five Elements (五行, Wǔ Xíng) form the backbone of Chinese metaphysics and feng shui. Understanding their interactions is key to creating harmony.
The Elements
🌳 Wood (木)
- Season: Spring
- Direction: East
- Colors: Green, Brown
- Represents: Growth, vitality, expansion
🔥 Fire (火)
- Season: Summer
- Direction: South
- Colors: Red, Orange, Purple
- Represents: Passion, fame, transformation
🌍 Earth (土)
- Season: Late Summer
- Direction: Center
- Colors: Yellow, Beige, Terracotta
- Represents: Stability, nourishment, grounding
⚔️ Metal (金)
- Season: Autumn
- Direction: West
- Colors: White, Gold, Silver
- Represents: Precision, clarity, efficiency
💧 Water (水)
- Season: Winter
- Direction: North
- Colors: Black, Navy, Dark Blue
- Represents: Wisdom, flow, career
The Cycles
Productive Cycle: Wood → Fire → Earth → Metal → Water → Wood
Destructive Cycle: Wood → Earth → Water → Fire → Metal → Wood