The Five Elements and Colors in Traditional Chinese Culture

The Five Elements and Colors in Traditional Chinese Culture

Taiji Luo Wanxiang The theory of the Five Elements (Wu Xing) is an important part of traditional Chinese culture and is closely related to colors. The Five Elements, namely Metal (Jin), Wood (Mu), Water (Shui), Fire (Huo), and Earth (Tu), each correspond to specific colors. These colors are not only visual representations but also contain … Read more

The Five Elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water

The Five Elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water

Source: This article is derived from the internet and serves as a reference for clinical diagnosis and treatment. The Five Elements   Researching the principles of the Five Elements is essential for nurturing one’s nature and achieving the Dao.The liver belongs to Wood, with Jia (甲) representing Yang Wood and Yi (乙) representing Yin Wood. Individuals … Read more

The Application of Five Elements Health Preservation in Daily Life

The Application of Five Elements Health Preservation in Daily Life

In traditional Chinese culture, the theory of the Five Elements (Wu Xing) is an important philosophical concept that posits that all things in the universe are composed of five basic elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water, which are interrelated and mutually restraining. This theory not only permeates TCM and Feng Shui but also plays … Read more

The Secrets of the Eight Characters: How Your Five Elements Determine Your Personality Trajectory!

The Secrets of the Eight Characters: How Your Five Elements Determine Your Personality Trajectory!

In this complex world, every individual is unique, possessing distinct personality traits and life trajectories. In ancient Chinese metaphysics, the theory of the Five Elements reveals the mysterious and profound connection between personality and destiny. By understanding your Five Element attributes, you may gain clearer self-awareness, leverage your strengths, avoid weaknesses, and move towards a … Read more

The Huangdi Neijing: Something That Has Stolen Decades from Our Lifespan!

The Huangdi Neijing: Something That Has Stolen Decades from Our Lifespan!

Why is the average lifespan of modern people only seventy to eighty years, with most dying from diseases? Why has the expected lifespan of people today decreased by nearly one-third compared to ancient times? Who has stolen these precious forty to fifty years of life from us? In my long medical career, I have encountered … Read more

Understanding 8 Methods of TCM to Protect Yang Energy During the Cold Winter Season

Understanding 8 Methods of TCM to Protect Yang Energy During the Cold Winter Season

This official account is from the Beijing Traditional Chinese Medicine Administration. If you have not followed us yet, please click the blue “Capital TCM” above to follow. Source: China Traditional Chinese Medicine News Author: Jiangsu Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Lu Weimin As the saying goes, “During the minor cold, the temperature can drop … Read more

Autumn Equinox: The Turning Point of Yin and Yang, Key to Nourishing Yin and Conserving Essence

Autumn Equinox: The Turning Point of Yin and Yang, Key to Nourishing Yin and Conserving Essence

September 22, 21:03 We officially enter the Autumn EquinoxThere are six solar terms in autumnBeginning of Autumn – End of Heat – White Dew – Autumn Equinox – Cold Dew – Frost DescentThe Autumn Equinox has two meaningsFirst, it marks the halfway point of autumn90 days of autumn have officially passed halfSecond, it also divides … Read more

Autumn Equinox: The Turning Point of Yin and Yang, Nurturing the Spirit

Autumn Equinox: The Turning Point of Yin and Yang, Nurturing the Spirit

The so-called Autumn Equinox (Qiūfēn) signifies a division into two: one is the equal duration of day and night; the other is the transition of climate from heat to cool. Cool breezes, clear blue skies, the fragrance of osmanthus, and the fat crabs and yellow chrysanthemums are the characteristic scenes of the Autumn Equinox. With … Read more

The Formation of the ‘Yin Dominance and Yang Decline’ Pattern in Feng Shui

The Formation of the 'Yin Dominance and Yang Decline' Pattern in Feng Shui

“Women are made of water, men are made of mud,” this is a saying from “Dream of the Red Chamber” by Jia Baoyu, and it is a simple summary of the different emotional natures of men and women in society. Under the influence of the traditional Chinese philosophy of ‘Heaven and Man as One’, mountains, … Read more

Qi, Blood, and Blessings: The Yin-Yang Balance of Body and Mind and Life’s Fortunes

Qi, Blood, and Blessings: The Yin-Yang Balance of Body and Mind and Life's Fortunes

Upholding the Medical Way ● Healing the World In the fusion of traditional health wisdom and life philosophy, there exists a profound and subtle connection between qi (气) and xue (血) and fu bao (福报), which deeply influences our physical and mental health as well as the direction of our destiny. Qi, as a symbol … Read more