04/24/2026
Spring is associated with the Wood Element and the organ system of the Liver in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Spring represents a whole energetic shift in the body and environment. It’s associated with renewal, movement, and the rising of Yang energy after winter’s inward, resting phase. It’s also the time when Liver Qi can easily become stagnant.
If you’ve been feeling irritable, tense, sighing more than usual, unable to make decisions and move forward. Those could be signs your Liver Qi is stagnant.
Here are a Few Ways to Support Smooth, Balanced Energy this Spring:
🌱 Move your Body Daily
Think walking, stretching, yoga, or anything that helps energy flow—not intense, just consistent.
🌱 Let your Emotions Move
The Liver is tied to regulating our emotions, particularly anger, resentment and frustration. Journaling, talking things out, or even crying can help release what’s stuck and help move things along.
🌱 Eat Light + Green
Green is the color associated with the Liver in TCM. Leafy greens, sprouts, citrus, green tea, and fresh herbs help support the Liver and keep Qi moving.
🌱 Spend time Outdoors
Nature helps regulate your system and mirrors the upward, expansive energy of Spring.
🌱 Reduce Stress + Constraint
Too much pressure (internal or external) is a major contributor to internal stagnation. Create small moments of ease where you can: Deep breaths, moments of pause, less screen time, give your eyes time to rest.
“Let things move” is the motto for Spring!🌸🌸🌸
