The five organs and six bowels refer to the totality of the human body’s organs. The five organs are the liver (Gan), heart (Xin), spleen (Pi), lungs (Fei), and kidneys (Shen), while the corresponding six bowels are the gallbladder (Dan), small intestine (Xiao Chang), large intestine (Da Chang), stomach (Wei), bladder (Pang Guang), and the … Read more
Five Zang Organs 1. Heart: The heart is the residence of the spirit, the master of blood, and the root of the pulse. It belongs to the fire element in the Five Elements theory. Physiological functions: ① Governs blood vessels; ② Governs consciousness; The heart opens to the tongue, connects with the pulse in the … Read more
Man Metal, Woman Metal: Many benefits, harmonious couple, children are satisfied, and a long, happy life. Man Metal, Woman Wood: They get along well, laughing together; if they have twins, they will have a continuation. Man Metal, Woman Fire: Not compatible, may part ways halfway; they argue and are not healthy, but mutual forgiveness brings … Read more
Editor’s Note: This article was published by the author in August two years ago in the “Finance and Accounting News”. It combines accounting with the Five Elements, demonstrating a connection that proves the principle of interrelatedness in all things. Confucius, at fifty, studied the “I Ching” and was astounded, making numerous annotations and understanding the … Read more
Family Dynamics and the Interplay of the Five Elements A successful young female entrepreneur once said to me during a casual chat, “My brother is so unambitious; I need to buy him a few apartments in Beijing and help him find a wife. In the future, he will have to rely on me.” I replied, … Read more
Before reading this article, please click the blue text above “Unexpectedly” and then click “Follow” so you can continue to receive articles for free. Table of Interactions of the Five Elements in Zodiac Signs In 1950, the Year of the Metal Tiger (Geng Yin) belongs to Wood (Tiger) In 1951, the Year of the Metal … Read more
The Five Elements are interrelated through generation and overcoming. Generation: Wood generates Fire, Fire generates Earth, Earth generates Metal, Metal generates Water, Water generates Wood; this represents development. Overcoming: Wood overcomes Earth, Earth overcomes Water, Water overcomes Fire, Fire overcomes Metal, Metal overcomes Wood; this represents balance. In Daoist medicine, the concepts of “Five Elements, … Read more
The Twelve Zodiac Signs are a unique creation of our Chinese nation. The ancients linked the principles of the Five Elements (Wu Xing) with the Zodiac signs, leading to the interactions of the Zodiac signs. The Twelve Zodiac Signs are categorized into the Five Elements: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth. Correspondingly, the Zodiac signs … Read more
In our traditional culture, different combinations of zodiac signs have various auspicious and inauspicious implications, among which, conflicts (相冲) are to be avoided. How can we resolve conflicts between zodiac signs? Here is a table of zodiac sign interactions for your reference. 1. How to Resolve Conflicts Between Zodiac Signs 1. Chen (辰) and Xu … Read more
Generating refers to the process of mutual support, while overcoming refers to the process of mutual restraint. The concept of generating (相生) implies mutual nourishment and promotion, while overcoming (相克) indicates mutual restriction and dominance. The growth, development, change, and decline of things are not isolated or unrelated processes; rather, they involve both mutual support … Read more