What is your traditional Chinese element? - Part 6 (The Water Element)

The Water Element

The Final Article on the Traditional Five Elements Theory! What Chinese element are you? Take the quiz to find out.
 

THE WATER ELEMENT

Who is the Water person?

In youth, the Water person seems wise beyond their years. They are articulate and intuitive. They are self-sufficient and adapt easily to different situations. They blend so well with their surroundings, that they find it easy to stay enigmatic and hidden. They prefer to work alone and can be absorbed in their own thoughts. This makes them come across as cold at times, but they can not help their inner mind's wanderings.

Possible Physical Manifestations of Water

Water people come in all shapes and sizes. In traditional Chinese five element theory, they may share many characteristics with elderly people. Their hair may be prematurely gray or falling out. They may suffer from hearing loss or extremely sensitive hearing. Their bodies tend to be cold to the touch and may suffer from circulatory issues.

The Power Cycle of Water

Water people are nurturing toward Wood types and find comfort in Metal types. Water people are controlling toward Fire types, and can be controlled by Earth types.

Special Wellness Tips for Water

The primary organs for Water are the Kidneys and the Urinary Bladder, and special care should be made in keeping those organs healthy. Keep sodium levels in the body balanced to preserve the kidneys. Kidney issues, according to traditional Chinese medicine, may cause a loss of libido and/or energy loss. Drink plenty of water and don't hold in your urine for too many hours at a time. Doing so may damage your bladder and cause incontinence in the future. The Water person needs to balance their introspective nature with remembering to actively get involved in other people's feelings and emotions. Too much detachment from others leads a Water person easily to loneliness. In cold weather especially, remember to keep your body warm. Drink warm liquids. Wear warm socks and keep your neck, nose, and ears covered from the cold. A deficient Water person ends up with stiff or brittle bones, so also remember to take in enough calcium everyday. Even though Water types control Fire types, a Water person benefits from trying to incorporate some of the Fire attributes. When a Water person achieves a healthy balance in life, they are understanding, intelligent and offer wonderful insights on life. They lead with peaceful wisdom, and are always exploring and learning new things about the world around them. They have keen intuition, and are a treasure trove of knowledge and information!

(Hope you've enjoyed this series on traditional Chinese five element theory!)