in·te·grate /in(t)əˌɡrāt/: to incorporate [separate parts] into a unified whole; to bring together or combine with another; to unify aspects of a system Classically, the Earth element 土 (tǔ) wasn’t associated with any particular season. It was instead perceived as the stable ground upon which all seasonal movements take place; a central hub of transformation. […]
The Five Elements
Summer, the Heart and the Fire Element
con·nect /kəˈnek(t)/: to join, link, bring into contact, unite or bind; to establish communication between According to Classical Chinese symbolism, summer is associated with the qualities of fire 火 (huǒ) and the Heart organ network. This means that the energetic gestures behind these facets are practically synonymous. We see two main expressions of fire in […]
Spring, the Liver and the Wood Element
ad·vance /ədˈvans/: to move forward; to develop; proceed; to make or cause to make progress According to Classical Chinese symbolism, spring is associated with the qualities of wood 木 (mù) and the Liver organ network. This means that the energetic gestures behind these facets are practically synonymous. Spring is the awakening of a new cycle […]
Winter, the Kidney and the Water Element
con·tain /kənˈtān/: to have or hold within; to control or restrain (oneself or a feeling) According to Classical Chinese symbolism, winter is associated with the qualities of water 水 (shuǐ) and the Kidney organ network. This means that the energetic gestures behind these facets are practically synonymous. During this time of year, the external world […]