Do not struggle. Go with the flow of things, and you will find yourself at one with the mysterious unity of the universe.
-Chuang Tzu
Everything in the universe is made up of 5 elements and how they relate to each other causes energy near them to become either auspicious or inauspicious. Element harmony or disharmony creates either "Good" or "Bad" feng shui.

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The 5 Elements:
Fire
Metal
Earth
Wood
Water

The Productive Cycle

The Destructive Cycle

The Exhaustive Cycle


The Productive Cycle

5 elements - productive cycleWhen the elements are combined in the environment to work together in HARMONY (Productive Cycle), success, prosperity, abundance, happiness, satisfaction, robust health and harmonious relationships are the result. This is when "everything in life is working very smoothly".

The Productive Cycle
Water Produces Wood
Wood Produces Fire
Fire Produces Earth
Earth Produces Metal
Metal Produces Water


The Destructive Cycle

5 elements - destructive cycleWhen the elements CLASH when combined together in the environment (Destructive Cycle), accidents, illness, job loss, missed opportunities, failed relationships and financial problems may result. This is when "everything seems to go wrong" at the same time.

The Destructive Cycle
Water Destroys Fire
Fire Destroys Metal
Metal Destroys Wood
Wood Destroys Earth
Earth Destroys Water


The Exhaustive Cycle

5 elements - exhaustive cycleThere is also a subtler, yet potent "Exhaustive Cycle" to be aware of that may drain energy from your goals. This cycle is sometimes utilized by experienced Feng Shui practitioners to purposely reduce the negative energies in a certain location. You will notice that the Exhaustive Cycle is the opposite of the Productive Cycle.

The Exhaustive Cycle
Wood Exhausts Water
Water Exhausts Metal
Metal Exhausts Earth
Earth Exhausts Fire
Fire Exhausts Wood

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