Learn Chinese Calligraphy of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth

The article is published on the Website of Vision Times at According to ancient Chinese philosophy, the Five Elements (五行wu xing) include Metal (金 jīn), Wood (木 mù), Water (水shuǐ), Fire (火 huǒ), and Earth (土tǔ). The Chinese believe that everything in the universe, our health included, is governed by the Five Elements. Characteristics of the Five Elements: Metal: Righteousness, firmness, rigidity, persistence, strength, and determination. Metal corresponds to the lungs and large intestine. Wood: Benevolence, warmth, generosity, strength, flexibility, and boldness. Wood corresponds to the liver and to the gall bladder. Water: Wisdom, flexibility, calmness, softness, and gentleness. Water corresponds to the kidneys and to the bladder. Fire: Propriety, dynamism, strength, enthusiasm, creati