03/04/2025
Wood Element: Embracing the Energy of Spring
The Yin energy of winter is beginning to fade, making way for the warmth and brightness of spring. Here in Colorado, we are still experiencing snow and cold temperatures, but if you look closely, you can see the first signs of spring emerging. The house wrens have returned, busily building a nest on my porch light. In the mornings, I hear robins singing, and the first green shoots of narcissus bulbs are beginning to push through the soil.
As Yang energy continues to rise, it reaches a point of balance with Yin at the Spring Equinox, where day and night are equal. At this moment of harmony, the Earth Element emerges, supporting the seasonal transition. In Five Element Theory, Yin is always transforming into Yang, and Yang into Yin, ensuring the continuous flow of stability, balance, and harmony.
Wood Element: The Energy of Growth
Spring is governed by the Wood Element, the force of renewal, expansion, and transformation. It represents the energy of trees, plants, and all living things that push forward in growth. Just as a mother in labor is encouraged to push, seeds break open, buds swell, and new life emerges everywhere.
Color: Green
Emotions: Power & Anger
A person with a balanced Wood Element possesses the strength and determination to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. If an obstacle is insurmountable, Wood energy teaches us to be adaptable—finding ways to grow around challenges rather than being stopped by them.
When our natural impulse for growth is blocked—either externally or internally—we experience frustration and anger. However, anger can also be a catalyst, helping us push through situations that do not align with our true nature. It gives us the power to say, “No!” and the clarity to move in a direction that serves our highest purpose.
Spiritual Aspect of Wood
Wood energy helps us see our life’s purpose clearly and fuels our will to pursue it. It guides us toward what nourishes us and encourages us to let go of what no longer serves our true nature.
Wood Element & the Body
The Liver and Gallbladder are the organs associated with the Wood Element. Supporting these organs through diet, movement, and mindful living can enhance balance and vitality during this season.
How to Support Your Wood Element
Engage in exercise to keep energy flowing.
Drink warm water with lemon to support the liver.
Eat plenty of green, leafy vegetables to nourish growth.
Reflect on your true desires and take steps to align your life with them.
Cultivate flexibility—like a tree that bends in the wind, resilience allows us to adapt and thrive.
As we move through the changing seasons, remember: we are not separate from nature. Just as trees, rivers, and mountains shift with time, so do we. The Five Elements—Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water—exist both within us and in our environment, shaping our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
If you find yourself feeling out of balance with the season, Shiatsu can help restore harmony to your body and mind. My massage therapy sessions naturally incorporate Shiatsu, or you can choose to make it the focus of your session.
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Wishing you a season of growth, renewal, and balance.
Happy Spring!
Sue Schmidt
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