Late Summer and the Earth Element – Stuck or Pivoting?

Most people are familiar with the four seasons — Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter. But in Five Element acupuncture, there’s a fifth: Late Summer, governed by the Earth Element. It’s the pivot point of the year, the pause between the outward expansion of Summer and the inward gathering of Autumn. Think of the fullness of harvest, the last warm days, the …

How Is Your Energy In The Spring?

The Five Elements in Chinese medicine describe the natural cycle of creation that sustains all life—including us. Each element gives rise to the next, just like the seasons. Winter flows into spring. Spring becomes summer. And on it goes. Right now, we’re just beginning the shift from winter into spring, and this transition is one I often notice reflected in …