Wu Xing: How the Five Elements Shape Your Character, Health, and Fortune

The Five Elements (五行, Wu Xing) form the foundation of all Chinese metaphysical systems — from medicine to destiny analysis.

The Five Elements

Wood (木) — Growth and Flexibility

Visionaries and pioneers. Governs liver, tendons, and anger. Excess = rigidity; deficiency = aimlessness. Wood feeds Fire; controlled by Metal.

Fire (火) — Passion and Expression

Warmth, enthusiasm, charisma. Governs heart, blood, and joy. Excess = burnout; deficiency = coldness. Fire creates Earth; controlled by Water.

Earth (土) — Stability and Nurturing

Grounded, reliable, compassionate. Governs spleen, digestion, and worry. Excess = stubbornness; deficiency = instability. Earth produces Metal; controlled by Wood.

Metal (金) — Structure and Precision

Order, discipline, excellence. Governs lungs, skin, and grief. Excess = rigid; deficiency = disorganized. Metal generates Water; controlled by Fire.

Water (水) — Wisdom and Adaptability

Depth, intuition, philosophy. Governs kidneys, bones, and fear. Excess = anxiety; deficiency = weak will. Water nourishes Wood; controlled by Earth.

The Cycles

• Creation Cycle (生): Wood → Fire → Earth → Metal → Water → Wood
• Control Cycle (克): Wood → Earth → Water → Fire → Metal → Wood

Your Day Master in Bazi reveals your primary element. True analysis considers all four pillars, luck cycles, and the current year.