Chinese Astrology – Energize Your Body for Good Health

excess or deficiency can lead to liver ailments and gall bladder dysfunction.

Fire is associated with the heart. Any excess or deficiency can lead to hypertension, heartburn and heart problem.

Earth is associated with the spleen. Any excess or deficiency can lead to stomach and digestive problem.

Metal is associated with the lung. Any excess or deficiency can lead to lung related or colon related problem and dysfunction of the reproductive system.

Water is associated with the kidney. Any excess or deficiency can lead to kidney and bladder related problem.

The flow of internal Qi in a human body is based on the interaction of the Five Elements. There are basically two cycles of interaction between these elements. In the first cycle, known as the Productive Cycle, each element produces the succeeding element or nourishes it by a flow of energy. Wood produces Fire. Fire produces Earth by converting wood to ashes which are returned to earth. Earth produces Metal which is found as mineral deposit in the earth. Metal produces Water when there is condensation. Water in turn produces Wood just like plants needs water to grow. The cycle then repeats itself.

In the second cycle, known as the Destructive Cycle, each element destroys the succeeding element or controls it by a flow of energy. Wood penetrates Earth. Earth controls Water by forming a dam or reservoir. Water puts out Fire. Fire melts Metal. Metal cuts Wood and the cycle begin again.

These elements play an integral role in the proper functioning of our vital organs by the flow of energy within us and in the process, checking and balancing one another. If one element becomes too strong or too weak, it can attack or be injured. The importance of these

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