The five Elements

In the Taoist way, the  Five Elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water) are used to explain, classify, and characterize all natural phenomena. Each of the Five Elements is used in order to describe the unique shape, movement, taste, sound, color, direction, force and energetic functions

for example

-Wood Qi: Expansive, Sprouting, Windy, East 
-Fire Qi: Ascending, Blooming, Hot, South
-Earth Qi: Harmonizing & Ripening, Damp, Center 
-Metal Qi Contracting, Withering, Dry, West
-Water Qi: Descending, Dormant, Cold, North







Traditionally, there are two main cycles used in Five Element Theory to describe the various interactions of energy: the Creating Cycle, and the Controlling Cycle . In life, all energy is in the process of either being created, or dissolving . Yin and Yang

The ancient Taoists believed that the energetic and spiritual components of the Five Elements originally exists as "Five Pure Lights," which emanated as a subtle expression of the "Primordial Luminosity" of the Tao. These "Five Pure Lights" were considered the energies from which all other energies arose. As they transform to become the various dimensions of existence (matter, energy, and spirit), they form the different realms or worlds in which we exist

Within the human body, the energetic qualities of the Five Elements are divided into Yin (solid) and Yang (hollow) organ energies. These Elemental energies sustain the tissues and establish the foundation for all of the body's internal organ systems (e.g., digestive system, cardiovascular system, reproductive system, endocrine system, nervous system, etc.). The body's internal energetic states continually change, affected internally by thoughts and emotions, and externally by the various energetic changes of the seasons, and by weather.