Earth ~ Center, Late Afternoon, Transition, Late Summer
Nurturing, Supporting, Relaxed, Sociable, Sympathetic, Considerate, Agreeable, Poised, Attentive
The power of Earth comes from the capacity to link, nurture and sustain. Earth types need to balance their devotion to relationship with solitude and self expression developing self reliance as well as building community.
Earth is represented by the color yellow. Yellow imparts wisdom, clarity and self esteem related to the ability ot perceive and understand. Yellow connects us to our mental self.
Fire ~ South, Midday, Wakefulness, Summer
Lively, Communicative, Charismatic, Optimistic, Sanguine, Aware, Tender, Empathetic, Devoted, Enthusiastic, Alert
The power of fire comes from the capacity to liberate heat and light and realize joy and fulfillment. Fire types need to temper their chemistry and contain their fervor conserving as well as sharing their resources withdrawing and separating as well as embracing and merging.
Fire is represented by Red Red provides power from the earth and gives energy on all levels. It connects us to our physical body. Everything that is connected needs the life vitality of red.
Metal ~ West, Dusk, Quieting, Autumn
Methodical, Discerning, Scrupulous, Accepting, Neat, Calm, Disciplined, Honorable, Precise, Reserved
The power of Metal comes from the capacity to shape and refine. Metal types need to compensate for their rationality, self control and meticulousness with passion, spontaneity and social involvement.
Water ~ North, Midnight, Slumber, Winter
Candid, Introspective, Modest, Watchful, Objective, Curious, Ingenious, Careful, Particular, Thrifty, Sensible, Lucid
The power of Water comes from the capacity to conceive, concentrate and conserve. Water types need to offset thier toughness, bluntness and detachment with tenderness, sensitivity and openness risking softness and contact exposure and attachment.
Water is represented by Blue, Blue has a pacifying effect on the nervous system and brings great relaxation. Blue connects us to holistic thought and gives us wisdom and clarity, enhancing communication and speech.
Wood ~ East, Dawn, Awakening, Spring
Confident, Assertive, Bold, Ambitious, Competitive, Powerful, Direct, Committed, Decisive
The power of wood comes from the capacity to rapidly expand and build up pressure. Wood types need to modulate their intensity and stay flexible,
to be able to retreat and yield as well as
surge forward and be undaunted.
Wood is represented by Green
Green helps relax muscles, nerves and thoughts; cleanses and balances our energy to give a feeling of renewal and peace. Green connects us to unconditional love and is used to balance our whole being.