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5 Elements (TCM)

Water

Dominant organs: Kidneys & Urinary Bladder

Season
Winter
Color
Black / Dark Blue
Emotional Dynamic
Fear & Phobias (shadow) / Wisdom (gift)

Psychosomatics and Health Impact

Water carries the deepest roots of our lineage—our inherited dispositions, survival potential, and vital essence (Jing). The Water element is an absolute yin depth connected to winter. Physically, it corresponds to the Kidneys, housing the primordial source of life energy; extreme exhaustion burns our Water. The key emotion is paralyzing Fear. When Water is nourished, it births unbreakable will and immense Wisdom. Water issues manifest as lower back pain, tinnitus, and infertility.

Zodiac Signs carrying this Element

In Chinese astrology, the following signs are associated with this element and its relative organs:

Do you want to know if the Water Element influences your soul and body?

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What does TCM say about the other 4 elements?