Wood
Growth, direction and adaptability
甲 Jia is Yang; 乙 Yi is Yin.Free bilingual beginner guide · 五行入门
掌握五行 · 掌握人生Master Five Elements. Master Your Life.
Begin with a clear, practical introduction to the patterns of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water—and learn why balance and context matter more than simple “good” or “bad” labels.
Download Free Learner Guide ↓The foundation
Five expressions.
One connected cycle.
Five Elements theory describes relationships and movement. Yin and Yang give each element two expressions, forming the Ten Heavenly Stems. These ideas become useful when considered together, in the right context.
Fire
Warmth, expression and illumination
丙 Bing is Yang; 丁 Ding is Yin.Earth
Stability, support and cultivation
戊 Wu is Yang; 己 Ji is Yin.Metal
Structure, precision and refinement
庚 Geng is Yang; 辛 Xin is Yin.Water
Flow, insight and exploration
壬 Ren is Yang; 癸 Gui is Yin.五行相生 · Generating cycle
Wood → Fire → Earth → Metal → Water → Wood
Wood feeds Fire. Fire creates Earth through ash. Earth bears Metal. Metal generates Water in the traditional cycle. Water nourishes Wood.
五行相克 · Controlling cycle
Wood → Earth → Water → Fire → Metal → Wood
Wood controls Earth. Earth controls Water. Water controls Fire. Fire controls Metal. Metal controls Wood.
The essential lesson · 最重要的一课
生不一定好，克不一定坏
Generating is not always good. Controlling is not always bad.A tree needs water, but too much water can harm it. Careful pruning can help it grow well. The Five Elements are therefore about balance, environment and interaction—not automatic labels.
Everyday application
Observe first.
Then consider context.
- 01Recognise the element and whether its expression is Yin or Yang.
- 02Look at what supports, controls or drains it.
- 03Ask whether the relationship restores balance or creates excess.
- 04Apply the principle carefully to real circumstances—never in isolation.
Your next step
了解五行，只是第一步。
下一步，了解你自己。
Understanding the Five Elements is only the beginning. Now discover how they apply to YOU.