Ancient Chinese Philosophy

The Five Elements 金 木 水 火 土

The Wu Xing (五行), or Five Elements, is a fundamental concept in Chinese philosophy that describes the interactions and relationships between all things in the universe. Understanding these elements helps you choose crystals that resonate with your personal energy.

Generating Cycle (相生)

Elements that nurture each other

  • 🌿 🔥 Wood feeds Fire
  • 🔥 🌍 Fire creates Earth (ash)
  • 🌍 🥇 Earth bears Metal
  • 🥇 💧 Metal collects Water
  • 💧 🌿 Water nourishes Wood

Controlling Cycle (相克)

Elements that regulate each other

  • 🌿 🌍 Wood parts Earth
  • 🌍 💧 Earth dams Water
  • 💧 🔥 Water extinguishes Fire
  • 🔥 🥇 Fire melts Metal
  • 🥇 🌿 Metal cuts Wood

Explore Each Element

Click on an element to shop crystals with that energy

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Metal

Metal energy represents clarity, precision, and strength. It governs wealth, leadership, and the ability to cut through obstacles.

Benefits:

  • Enhances career success
  • Attracts wealth and prosperity
  • Improves decision-making
  • Strengthens leadership qualities

Recommended Stones:

Clear Quartz
White Jade
Pyrite
Gold Tiger Eye
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Water

Water energy flows with wisdom, intuition, and adaptability. It enhances career prospects, social connections, and inner peace.

Benefits:

  • Develops intuition
  • Improves communication
  • Attracts helpful people
  • Promotes emotional balance

Recommended Stones:

Black Obsidian
Blue Lapis
Aquamarine
Sodalite
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Fire

Fire energy ignites passion, recognition, and transformation. It brings fame, enthusiasm, and the power to manifest desires.

Benefits:

  • Increases motivation
  • Attracts recognition
  • Boosts confidence
  • Transforms negative energy

Recommended Stones:

Red Jasper
Carnelian
Garnet
Amethyst

How to Choose Your Element

By Birth Year

In Chinese astrology, your birth year corresponds to one of the five elements. This is determined by the last digit of your birth year:

  • 0, 1: 🥇 Metal
  • 2, 3: 💧 Water
  • 4, 5: 🌿 Wood
  • 6, 7: 🔥 Fire
  • 8, 9: 🌍 Earth

By Current Needs

Choose elements based on what you wish to enhance in your life:

  • Career & Wealth: 🥇 Metal, 💧 Water
  • Health & Growth: 🌿 Wood
  • Fame & Recognition: 🔥 Fire
  • Relationships & Stability: 🌍 Earth
  • Wisdom & Communication: 💧 Water