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FIVE ELEMENTS AND EMOTIONS
What Is Your Body Trying to Tell You?
Traditional Chinese Medicine looks at emotions differently.
Rather than separating mind from body, TCM connects emotions, organ systems, and the flow of Qi (energy).
When an emotion becomes excessive, suppressed, or long-lasting, TCM traditionally views it as a pattern that may disturb balance.
Explore the emotion that you can relate to.
ANGER • FRUSTRATION • RESENTMENT
Organs: Liver + Gallbladder
Element: Wood
🌿 Wood represents movement, growth, and flow.
When Wood feels balanced, it is easier to move forward, make decisions, and adapt.
When it feels stuck, you may recognize:
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Irritability
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Frustration
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Resentment
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Feeling stuck
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Repressed anger
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Difficulty letting things go
ASK YOURSELF
What am I fighting, resisting, or holding onto?
MOVE FROM ANGER TOWARD → FLOW
BUTTON: Explore My Balance
JOY • CONNECTION • EXCITEMENT
Organs: Heart + Small Intestine
Element: Fire
🔥 Fire represents joy, connection, and emotional expression.
When Fire becomes unbalanced, you may recognize:
Anxiety
Restlessness
Overexcitement
Difficulty settling down
Feeling emotionally disconnected
Loss of joy or enthusiasm
ASK YOURSELF
What helps me feel genuinely connected and alive?
MOVE FROM RESTLESSNESS TOWARD→ PEACE + JOY
WORRY • OVERTHINKING • PENSIVENESS
🌾 EARTH
Spleen + Stomach
Earth represents nourishment, stability, and grounding.When Earth feels out of balance, you may recognize:
Constant worrying
Overthinking
Replaying conversations
Obsessive thoughts
Difficulty making decisions
Feeling mentally ungrounded
ASK YOURSELF
Am I solving what is happening now—or worrying about what might happen later?
MOVE FROM WORRY TOWARD→ TRUST + GROUNDING
GRIEF • SADNESS • LETTING GO
🤍 METAL
Lungs + Large Intestine
Metal represents breath, boundaries, and release. When Metal feels out of balance, you may recognize:
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Lingering sadness
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Grief
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Melancholy
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Difficulty letting go
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Holding onto past relationships or experiences
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Feeling emotionally heavy
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ASK YOURSELF
What am I still carrying that I may be ready to release?
MOVE FROM GRIEF TOWARD→ ACCEPTANCE + RELEASE
FEAR • INSECURITY • WILLPOWER
💧 WATER
Kidneys + Bladder
Water represents reserves, adaptability, and inner strength. When Water feels out of balance, you may recognize:
Fear
Chronic dread
Insecurity
Feeling unsafe
Phobias
Loss of motivation
Difficulty moving forward
ASK YOURSELF
Am I truly unsafe—or am I facing uncertainty?
MOVE FEAR TOWARD→ COURAGE + STRENGTHBUTTON:
HOW DOES TCM DESCRIBE AN IMBALANCE?
It Can Move in Both Directions
EXCESS
In the traditional TCM model, an intense or persistent emotion may disturb the movement of Qi associated with that organ system. For example: Chronic anger → Liver/Wood pattern
DEFICIENCY
TCM also teaches the relationship in reverse. A weakened or imbalanced organ-system pattern may be associated with greater vulnerability to its corresponding emotion. For example: Kidney/Water weakness → greater fear or insecurity. These are Traditional Chinese Medicine concepts, not medical diagnoses of organ disease.
WANT TO KNOW WHICH PATTERN FITS YOU?
Don't Guess. Explore.
During a complimentary wellness session, explore patterns involving your dominant emotions
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TCM Five Element relationships
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Muscle-response observations
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Nutrition and hydration
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Daily structure
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Mindset and belief patterns
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Visualization
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Acupressure techniques and meridian principles
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Other complementary wellness techniques
We can establish a starting response, explore what changes it, and recheck the pattern. Which area is asking for more balance?
WHAT ABOUT ACUPUNCTURE + MERIDIANS?
Traditional Chinese Medicine uses meridians and specific body points as part of its approach to encouraging balanced Qi (chi) energy. Licensed acupuncturists may use acupuncture points as part of individualized TCM care.
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