
The Harmony in Touch Blog
Introduction to the 5 Elements
The Five Element Theory is foundational to many Eastern traditions such as Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, Ayurveda, Feng Shui, the Chakras, astrology, and more.
Fire Element
FIRE is hot, active, sharp, loud, rapid, spreading, spicy, passionate, and joyful. Fire is Desire!
Water Element
Water is cool, deep, flowing, rolling, reflective, purifying, nourishing, balancing, slow, and calm. Water relates to the ebb and flow of emotions.
Earth Element
Earth is stable, steady, solid, heavy, dense, nurturing, nourishing, compassionate, slow, unhurried, and peaceful. Earth is grounded!
Wood Element
The qualities of Wood energy are assertive, unstoppable, expansive, forward moving, growing, purposeful, efficient, and driven. It is the energy of getting things done!
Air Element
The qualities of Air element are communicative, social, pioneering, mental, observant, clever, organized. The essence of the Air element is Letting Go.