in·spire /inˈspī(ə)r/: arouse, animate, imbue with spirit, give rise to, possessing extraordinary quality as if arising from an external creative impulse, to breathe in According to Classical Chinese symbolism, autumn is associated with the energetic qualities of the metal element 金 (jīn) and the Lung organ network. This means that the energetic gestures behind these […]
The Five Elements
Late Summer, the Spleen and the Earth Element
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. […]
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 […]