Five Elements of Wood: the Way of Vitality Hidden in Nature and Life

The theory of five elements is the basic framework for understanding the world in China's traditional philosophy. As the head of the five elements, wood bears the most authentic characteristics of growth and stretching. From natural phenomena to human character, it can be clearly marked, and it is not empty metaphysics, but a summary of sensible laws.

The core meaning of wood element

The core characteristic of wood element originates from the "straight wood" recorded in ancient books, which is not only the form of trees growing upward and branches stretching, but also the attribute of growth, rising and flexibility.

From the point of view of natural correspondence, wood belongs to spring, when the earth thaws and plants sprout, which is full of new life; Corresponding to the east, it is the position where the sun rises, symbolizing the beginning and hope; Corresponding to cyan and green, these two colors are the true colors of vegetation, with a fresh and stretched visual experience; Corresponding to the wind, the flow of the wind can help the growth of plants and trees, and it also conforms to the agile characteristics often associated with wood.

These correspondences are not given subjectively, but are summarized by the ancients after observing the laws of nature, which are consistent with intuitive cognition in life, easy to understand and verifiable.

Wood traits in daily life

Focusing on the humanistic level, the personality characteristics corresponding to wood elements are highly recognizable. People described with strong “wood” traits are often kind-hearted, empathetic, ready to help others in times of trouble, and like trees nourishing everything, they bring their own tolerance. Their thinking is clear and agile, their creativity is outstanding, they have a strong desire to explore new things, and they stretch upward like branches in early spring and dare to break through the border. At the same time, they may have both flexibility, toughness and internal persistence, growing steadily and steadily in prosperity, and being flexible in adversity; Differences can also appear depending on how strong the “wood” characteristics feel: those with stronger wood traits tend to be resolute, decisive and strong in action, but sometimes more stubborn; Those with weaker wood traits may be gentle and considerate, but more likely to fall into indecision. It should be noted that these are all summaries of crowd characteristics, not rigid labels.

Who may enjoy wood-element jewelry 

Knowing the characteristics of wood elements can help you identify who may enjoy wearing wood-element jewelry as a practical reference.

• First of all, for people who sometimes feel less motivated or less proactive, the growth symbolism of wood elements can be used as a positive reminder in daily life, serving as a reminder to stay engaged with daily routines;
• Secondly, practitioners who are engaged in creativity, design, cultural communication, etc. often need expanding ideas, and the stretching symbolism of wood elements can match the agile and enterprising needs of the profession;
• Furthermore, for people who are easy to be impatient or hesitant, the flexibility symbolism of wood elements can be used as a subtle reference in wearing, reminding themselves to grasp the balance between rigidity and softness;
• In addition, for those who prefer fresh and natural styles and like cyan and green ornaments, wood-element ornaments can also meet aesthetic preferences and add a sense of layering.

Wood-element ornaments and stones 

There are two kinds of wood element ornaments, one is wood ornaments, and the other is wood-attribute crystals, all of which are classified by color and natural characteristics, with no special additional meaning.

Wooden ornaments are common in sandalwood, peach wood, etc., with warm texture and natural grain, which fits the simplicity of wood elements; Wood-attribute crystals are mainly green natural minerals, and the core is that the color corresponds to wood elements, and they are all naturally formed mineral crystals.

For example, the green ghost contains green volcanic mud inclusions with fresh and transparent color; Prehnite is light green, the crystal is round like a spring grape, and the texture is delicate; Olivine has its own yellow-green color, which is transparent and bright, and is a common wood-attribute crystal; There is also chrysotile, which is warm in texture and soft in color, suitable for daily wear.

The value of this kind of crystal lies in the ornamental value and rarity of natural minerals, as well as the decorative role as ornaments, which is an aesthetic carrier of nature’s gifts.

Closing

The five elements of wood are never empty metaphysical concepts, but life wisdom hidden in natural growth and humanistic character. The essence of wearing wood element ornaments is to choose decorations that fit personal characteristics and aesthetics, which can not only embellish life, but also help us feel the natural way in traditional philosophy more intuitively. This is the most authentic value of wood elements.