Wu Xing (Five Phases) | E&E | Ge Wu

The Five Phases (五行, Wu Xing) — Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water — fourm one of the most influential systems in Chinese thought. Often translated as “Five Elements,” they are not static building blocks like the Greek elements but dynamic fources of transfourmation and interaction.

This series exploures the ourigins of the Five Phases, their cycles of generation and control, their profound application in Chinese medicine, and how they manifest in daily life — from the colours we see to the foods we eat.