By: Annie B. Bond
May 22, 2005
The Chinese five-element tradition is 5,000 years old and is based on
the understanding that everything is connected and everything is a form of
vibration. The Chinese divided the energy of these forms of vibration into five
categories: metal, water, wood, fire, and earth.
The elements of this system have identifiable archetypes, and when the
archetype and element are working together in harmony within us, we see their
healthy, supportive, balanced expression. The opposite is also true, and here
we find interesting insights if we think of the archetypes as guides to show us
where we have been and where we can go. What patterns of imbalance can they
show you? Find out, here:
↠ Earth Element
Archetype: Judge
Mediates and brings all things back to a state of balance.
Balances justice with compassion.
Balanced Expression: Capacity for feeling centered, balanced, and at
peace with the world.
Unbalanced Expression: Lack of flow of reciprocity with the energy of
the world (feeling depleted); not standing up for oneself.
Disruptive Patterns Caused by Imbalance: Loss of equality.
↠ Metal Element
Archetype: Alchemist
Transforms the old, including old beliefs, into new forms and
realities.
Produces results beyond normal expectations.
Balanced Expression: Competent. Has a firm foundation and ability to
create essential structures. Great sense of direction for where life is going.
Well-organized. Knowing at a deep level that one is already perfect. Mental
clarity.
Unbalanced Expression: Being stuck, separation, inability to speak
one’s truth, cloudy thinking, anguish.
Disruptive Patterns Caused by Imbalance: Loss of the ability to
transform.
↠ Fire Element
Archetype: Wizard
Ignites and fuels the spark of life
Creates magic and miracles
Transforms reality with passion.
Balanced Expression: Passion, enthusiasm, optimism, and ability to
transform. Enthusiasm to bring transformation through the power of love.
Instrument of magic and imagination. Great capacity for joy, affection, and
expression.
Unbalanced Expression: Loss of love, suppression of emotion,
hopelessness.
Disruptive Patterns Caused by Imbalance: Loss of passion.
↠ Water Element
Archetype: Philosopher
Understand the bigger picture of the cycles of life.
Steps outside the norm to create a new vision.
Represents renewal and death as the beginning and ending of a cycle.
Balanced Expression: Deep sense of introspection. Ability to remain
true to basic nature. Great sense of thoughtfulness and originality. Sage.
Unbalanced Expression: Fear of survival, not knowing what is safe.
Disruptive Patterns Caused by Imbalance: Loss of the ability to see the
bigger picture.
↠ Wood Element
Archetype: Pioneer
Forges into new territory
Represents birth and growth
Explores the inner self and is not afraid to try new things or to take
risks in his or her growth. Includes the inventor and the entrepreneur.
Balanced Expression: Driving need for action and fulfillment. Ability
to create movement and excitement. Zest for life. Fun to be around. Ability to
control emotions while expressing basic feelings. Full of flowing and
inspirational energy. Visionary with great creative potential. Needs to create
and share beauty. Ability to share enthusiasm, vision, and sense of adventure.
Unbalanced Expression: Force, stubbornness, prolonged anger, overdoing
and over-performing.
Disruptive Patterns Caused by Imbalance: Loss of the ability to move
forward.
Adapted from The DNA of Healing, by Margaret Ruby (Hampton Roads,
2006). Copyright (c) 2006 by Margaret Ruby. Reprinted by permission of Hampton
Roads.
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