The operation of the Five Elements can be seen within the human body, within an ecosystem, or within any other living system. When the elements of a system are in balance, the cycles of generation and control function to both nourish and contain one another. When the elements are out of balance, they "overact" on and/or "insult" one another.
Five Element Chart Earth, Metal, Water, Wood & Fire
By Elizabeth Reninger, About.com Guide
Yin Qi & Yang Qi give birth to the Five Elements, whose various combinations produce the Ten-Thousand-Things. Learn more about the Five Elements
Five Element Cycles Of Generation, Control & Imbalance
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