Five Elements Chart
The Five Elements (Wuxing) Table explains the dynamic relationships between Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water in Chinese philosophy. It serves multiple purposes:
- Personal Analysis - Used in BaZi astrology to assess destiny and compatibility by analyzing elemental balances in birth charts.
- Practical Applications - Guides feng shui practices, traditional Chinese medicine diagnoses, and relationship compatibility assessments.
- Cyclical Patterns - Illustrates the creative (generative) and controlling (restrictive) cycles between elements, helping identify auspicious timing.
- Cultural System - Provides a framework for classifying natural phenomena, seasons, colors, and bodily organs in traditional thought.
This ancient system remains relevant today in cultural practices, though modern interpretations often adapt traditional principles to contemporary contexts. The table serves as both a philosophical concept and practical tool across various Chinese metaphysical traditions.
| Element | Chinese | Direction | Season | Color | Nature / Action | Organs |
| Wood | 木 (Mù) | East | Spring | Green | Growth, expansion | Liver, Gallbladder |
| Fire | 火 (Huǒ) | South | Summer | Red | Heat, rising energy | Heart, Small Intestine |
| Earth | 土 (Tǔ) | Center | Late Summer | Yellow | Nourishment, stability | Spleen, Stomach |
| Metal | 金 (Jīn) | West | Autumn | White | Contraction, refinement | Lungs, Large Intestine |
| Water | 水 (Shuǐ) | North | Winter | Black / Blue | Cold, flowing, downward | Kidneys, Bladder |
Generating and Overcoming Cycles
🔹 Generating (Shēng 生) Cycle:
- Wood → Fire → Earth → Metal → Water → Wood
🔸 Overcoming (Kè 克) Cycle:
- Wood → Earth → Water → Fire → Metal → Wood
If you're still unsure about your Five Element type, you can fill out the form below with your birth year, month, day, and time. Our customer service team will analyze it and send the results to you via email.
