Wood
木
In simple terms
The energy of a tree growing ever upward — tied to growth, drive, and benevolence.
At a glance
A little deeper
Five Elements Wood. Spring; growth; benevolence (仁).
Its role in a chart
When Wood(木) is abundant in a chart, a strong drive to start new things and reach upward stands out. When it is thin, the force to push forward tends to weaken — balance it by drawing on Water(水) to nourish it, or Fire(火) to channel it.
See it visually
Five Elements wheel — generating (outer arrows) · controlling (inner dashes)
Frequently asked
It corresponds to Spring and teal-green tones, and resonates with the benevolence (仁) temperament.
The drive is strong, but in excess follow-through can suffer. In that case, Metal(金) helps trim it back into balance.
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Related terms
The energy of brightly blazing fire — tied to passion, expression, and propriety.
The energy of all-embracing soil — tied to trust, centeredness, and tolerance.
The energy of firmly forged metal — tied to decisiveness, loyalty, and restraint.
The energy of freely flowing water — tied to wisdom, flexibility, and connection.