THE FIVE ELEMENTS : WATER

Known as the philosopher, Shui, water is the element that cleanses and rejuvenates – the very source of life. Flowing water follows its course naturally till it finds its way to the ocean. All areas where is found, by seas, rivers and also by the man-made waterways are influenced by this element. 

The colors associated with water are dark shades – black, navy blue and similar. The wave form is the basic shape associated with water and this becomes undulating, rolling countryside on land. Winter is the time of year linked with water and anyone born between early November and early February will have a very emotional aspects to their character but will quite often cover up their feelings.

Illness due to a imbalance of water include nervous problems such as phobias, depression and lethargy; circulatory conditions such as low or high blood pressure; arthritis and other diseases of the joints and certain digestive ailments.

In the home, the emotional aspects of character of the individual should be matched by a place that can easily be made private and quiet.