Five Elements and Crystals

In traditional Chinese astrology, the theory of the five elements is crucial for comprehending the natural world.

The five elements—Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water—interact in a cycle of generating and overcoming each other, forming a system of energy flow. These elements are also associated with colors and crystals, which can help us adjust our energies and achieve balance.

Generating Interaction

Wood⭢Fire
Fire ⭢ Earth
Earth ⭢ Metal
Metal⭢Water
Water⭢Wood

五行相生:木生火,火生土,土生金,金生水,水生木。

Overcoming Interaction

Wood ⭢ Earth
Earth ⭢ Water
Water⭢Fire
Fire ⭢ Metal
Metal ⭢ Wood

五行相克:木克土,土克水,水克火,火克金,金克木。

Knowing the Elements

 Each element has its corresponding colors and crystal minerals. Here are some properties of the five elements along with their associated crystals:

Metal: White, Gold, Silver Colors

Representative Crystals: Clear Quartz, Moonstone, Selenite, Pyrite, etc. 

Water: Black, Blue Colors

Representative Crystals: Obsidian, Aquamarine, Sapphire, etc.

Wood: Green, Olive, Emerald Colors

Representative Crystals: Prehnite, Malachite, Dioptase,  Peridot, etc.

Fire: Red, Pink, Peach, Purple Colors

Representative Crystals: Garnet, Rose Quartz, Amethyst, etc.

Earth: Yellow, Brown Colors

Representative Crystals: Citrine, Amber, Tiger's Eye, etc.

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