Aaharon 5 Shen in Tongue and Bazi Iccm 2016

FIVE SHEN IN BA-ZI ASTROLOY & TONGUE DIAGNOSIS

AARON ZIZOV

What on the lecture?  

Introduction to the 5 shen Part 1: Chinese astrology (4 pillars of destiny) Method principles  Chinese calendar  10 stems/ 12 branches  60 years cycle  12 life stages  4 pillars of destiny- chart  DM- Day master 

Strength by 4 seasons  By element relationships  By combinations/ clashes 

What on the lecture? 

Part 2: tongue diagnosis Method principles  3 parts Partition  11 categories  5 associations areas 

HT - SHEN  LU - PO  SP/ ST -YI  KI - ZHI  LV – HUN 

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Part 3: Case studies

Introduction to the Five shen The shen represents:  

All emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of the person. The shen divides to five qualities of the five ZANG.

HUN

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Represents the Ethereal soul / divine / soul Enters the body at birth and leaves him with last breath Anchored by liver blood Spiritual vision, imagination, insights, life planning

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Dreaming capacity, (day / night)

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SHEN

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Represents the persons shine and glow Expression by the Spark of the eyes – “shen ming” Allows the ability to sleep-HT BLOOD Connected to short term memory

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Clear thinking, awareness

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PO  

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Represents the Corporeal soul Related to the physical body and died with the end of body functions Represents the instincts, mobility, agility, coordination, protection and support for external injuries

YI   

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Represents the Thought / intention Ability to think clearly learning ability, memory, focus, Digestion of emotions and thoughts

ZHI 

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Represents the willpower and the Urge of survival and reproduce Requires setting of goals, wisdom In Yang weakness: apathy, weakness, lack of physical and mental movement, fear of moving or change In yin weakness: restlessness and hyperactivity, too determined on goals

Introduction to Chinese astrology      

Introduction Chinese calendar 10 heavenly stems 12 earthly branches / animal symbols 60 years cycle 12 life stages of each element energy

Introduction

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BA ZI= 8 treasures Stem & branch for every map

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Diagnosis can show few fields in life:

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Partnerships with parents, kids, romance, sex,

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Wealth, relationship with money, prosperity, Career, designation

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Health and tendency to diseases

HOUR

DAY

MONTH

YAER Stem Branch Element Hidden 1 Hidden 2

Four pillars HOUR

DAY

MONTH

YEAR

Chinese calendar 

Chinese astrology is cosmology. The zodiac and the symbols that create the energetic power.

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Deals with our relationship with the universe and the impact on our existence thought the yang, yin, 5 elements, that represent the energetic change in the cycles of time and seasons.

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Chinese astrology deals with the quality and quantity of energy from time of birth (energetic DNA), and the interaction with the qi of the universe and with different peoples qi.

Chinese calendar  

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Called natural energy calendar or 10000-year calendar. Began in 2698 b.c, on the first day of the first year of huangdi reign. It is the Foundation of many metaphysics methods Some basic rules: 

Time of birth- by the place of birth

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Solar calendar- new year starts in YANG WOOG month (FEBRUARY)

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Day- begins after midnight in the middle of ZI (RAT) time (23:00-01:00)

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Hour-the hour of the birth is based on the standard double Chinese hour

A comprehensive calendar has 24 sections/ seasons (15 days each) in 12 months The first part of the month (JIE) is yang and the second (QI) is yin.

10 heavenly stems 

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Cycles of time correspond to 5 elements (water, wood, fire, earth, metal), and each element contains a yin or yang aspect. The result is 10 stems. Represent the yang / heaven energy The heavenly stems are connected to the earthly branches, which describe the human psyche in relationship with society.

10 heavenly stems PIN YIN

ELEMENT

MEANING

1

JIA

YANG WOOD

A big tree. Strong wood. Strong generating force. The image of breaking through, like a sprout breaking through the earth

2

YI

YIN WOOD

A small plant. Grasses. Shrubs. Weak generating force. The image of early growth, with young and bending stems and branches.

3

BING

YANG FIRE

Quick burning fire with big flames, A forest fire. Strong developing force. The image of the life force expending like a beautiful fire.

4

DING

YIN FIRE

Soft burning fire like glowing charcoal, The sun. Weak developing force. The image of a new life becoming fully grown.

5

WU

YANG EARTH

Dry earth like rocks and stones, A mountain. Strong stabilizing force. The image of luxuriant growth and prosperous development.

6

JI

YIN EARTH

Moist earth like the soil on the plains, Plains or sandy beach. Weak stabilizing force. The image of distinguishable features and attributes.

7

GENG

YANG METAL

Sharp and cutting metal like a sword. Strong reforming force. The image of beginning of reversal, energy retreating until the next spring.

8

XIN

YIN METAL

9

REN

YANG WATER

10

GUI

YIN WATER

Round and polished metal like a jewel. Weak reforming force. The image of withdrawing.

Running water like in a mountain river. Strong returning force. The image of life energy nurtured deeply within, like a regnant mother nourishing the fetus. Unmoving water like in a lake or in the form of condensation. Weak returning force. The image of regathering of a new life force. Underground and invisibly cultivated it awaits a new breakthrough.

12 earthly branches 

The 12 earthly branches have many correspondences, including a main element, Chinese zodiac animal and geographical location.

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The animals/ branches in the same direction have an affinity for each other, as they share the same directional element and therefore support or reinforce each other.

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A trinity/ harmonic or elemental frame relationship links every forth animal in a special relationship.

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These types of energetic relationship play an integral role in revealing fundamental theories within acupuncture.

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The four directions play a vital role in grouping the branches for Chinese astrology and the acupuncture channels. These pairings comprise the leg and arm channel combination.

12 earthly branches 

Contain the 10 stems with extra earth branches that also contain yin- yang aspects.

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Branches are also referred to their Chinese zodiac animal names.

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They reflect the earth energies and also correspond to 12 months of the year and 12 double hour cycles.

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The earth branches are transforming and connecting the elements.

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Each branch has a main element and some have hidden elements (depending on the elements growth).

12 earthly branches PIN YIN

ANIMAL

MEANING

1

ZI

RAT

The image of reproductiveness of life. Like a seed beneath the earth, absorbing moisture and nutrition for development.

2

CHOU

OX

The image of a sprout before it reaches the surface. In other words, underground growth.

3

YIN

TIGER

4

MAO

RABBIT

5

CHEN

DRAGON

6

SI

SNAKE

7

WU

HORSE

8

WEI

GOAT

9

SHEN

MONKEY

10

YOU

ROOSTER

11

XI

DOG

12

HAI

PIG

The image of a crawling sprout as it meets the warmth of air, it’s final stretch out of the earth.

The image of luxuriant vegetation in the sunshine. The image of a full awakening for the coming growth. The image of preparation for ripeness. The image of growth as it reaches to the peak.

The image of the sweet taste that expresses ripeness and mellowness.

The image of full ripeness and the time of harvest. The image of recollecting after a rich yield. The image of retreating from visible excitement of life. The image of seed or core awaiting its next growth.

60 years cycle 

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Stems and branches represent a flow of energy. Each hour, day, month and year contain a stem and branch energy combination called a “binomial”. The binomials are organized in cycles of 60, which include every combination of stems and branches. 6 cycles of 10 stems and 5 cycles of 12 branches= 60 year cycle The cycle begins with the 1st binomial- JIA (yang wood) ZI (rat)

1

YANG WOOD

RAT

31

YANG WOOD

HORSE

2

YIN WOOD

OX

32

YIN WOOD

GOAT

3

YANG FIRE

TIGER

33

YANG FIRE

MONKEY

4

YIN FIRE

RABBIT

34

YIN FIRE

ROOSTER

5

YANG EARTH

DRAGON

35

YANG EARTH

DOG

6

YIN EARTH

SNAKE

36

YIN EARTH

PIG

7

YANG METAL

HORSE

37

YANG METAL

RAT

8

YIN METAL

GOAT

38

YIN METAL

OX

9

YANG WATER

MONKEY

39

YANG WATER

TIGER

10

YIN WATER

ROOSTER

40

YIN WATER

RABBIT

11

YANG WOOD

DOG

41

YANG WOOD

DRAGON

42

YIN WOOD

SNAKE

43

YANG FIRE

HORSE

44

YIN FIRE

GOAT

45

YANG EARTH

MONKEY

46

YIN EARTH

ROOSTER

47

YANG METAL

DOG

48

YIN METAL

PIG

49

YANG WATER

RAT

50

YIN WATER

OX

51

YANG WOOD

TIGER

52

YIN WOOD

RABBIT

53

YANG FIRE

DRAGON

54

YIN FIRE

SNAKE

12

YIN WOOD

PIG

13

YANG FIRE

RAT

14

YIN FIRE

OX

15

YANG EARTH

TIGER

16

YIN EARTH

RABBIT

17

YANG METAL

DRAGON

18

YIN METAL

SNAKE

19

YANG WATER

HORSE

20

YIN WATER

GOAT

21

YANG WOOD

MONKEY

22

YIN WOOD

ROOSTER

23

YANG FIRE

60 years cycle

DOG

24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9

25

8

26

7

27

6

30 31 32 33 34 28 29 35

5 4 58 3 2 1 60 59

36

57

37

56

38

55

39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 23 54

24

YIN FIRE

PIG

25

YANG EARTH

RAT

55

YANG EARTH

HORSE

26

YIN EARTH

OX

56

YIN EARTH

GOAT

27

YANG METAL

TIGER

57

YANG METAL

MONKEY

28

YIN METAL

RABBIT

58

YIN METAL

ROOSTER

29

YANG WATER

DRAGON

59

YANG WATER

DOG

30

YIN WATER

SNAKE

60

YIN WATER

PIG

Hidden elements 

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9 of the 12 branches or animals, contain hidden elements or REN, YUAN, which are the 5 phases contain within the branch. The hidden element’s qi is less powerful then the main element’s qi. ANIMAL

NAME

MAIN ELEMENT

HIDDEN ELEMENTS

PIG

HAI

YANG WATER

YANG WOOD

RAT

ZI

YIN WATER

OX

CHOU

YIN EARTH

YIN WATER, YIN METAL

TIGER

YIN

YANG WOOD

YANG FIRE, YANG EARTH

RABBIT

MAO

YIN WOOD

DRAGON

CHEN

YANG EARTH

YIN WOOD, YIN WATER

SNAKE

SI

YANG FIRE

YANG EARTH, YANG METAL

HORSE

WU

YIN FIRE

YIN EARTH

SHEEP

WEI

YIN EARTH

YIN FIRE, YIN WOOD

MONKEY

SHEN

YANG METAL

YANG EARTH, YANG WATER

ROOSTER

YOU

YIN METAL

DOG

XU

YANG EARTH

YIN METAL, YIN FIRE

Hidden elements YANG WATER

YIN WATER

YANG WOOD

YIN WOOD

YANG FIRE

YIN FIRE

YANG EARTH

YIN EARTH

YANG METAL

YIN METAL

ZI

CHOU

YIN

MAO

CHEN

SI

WU

WEI

SHEN

YOU

XU

HAI

RAT

OX

TIGER

RABBIT

DRAGON

SNAKE

HORSE

SHEEP

MONKEY

ROOSTER

DOG

PIG

YIN WATER

YIN EARTH

YANG WOOD

YIN WOOD

YANG EARTH

YANG FIRE

YIN FIRE

YIN EARTH

YANG METAL

YIN METAL

YANG EARTH

YANG WATER

YIN WATER

YANG FIRE

YIN WOOD

YANG EARTH

YIN EARTH

YIN FIRE

YANG EARTH

YIN METAL

YANG WOOD

YIN METAL

YANG EARTH

YIN WATER

YANG METAL

YIN WOOD

YANG WATER

YIN FIRE

12 Life Stages growth cycle 

These are 12 energetic phases.

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Each phase has a relationship with the whole.

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This is an expansion to the yin-yang, 5 elements theories. And it is very important for identifying the growth and the decline stages of each element in a whole cycle. STAGE

CYCLE

1

Birth

Needs energy-

2

Childhood

Needs energy

3

Adolescence

Need direction

4

Adulthood

Rising, growth

5

Prime

Peak

6

Decline

Decline

7

Aging

Weakening

8

Death

Depletion

9

Dormancy

Buried, storing, grave

10

Void

Preparation

11

Embryo

Beginning

12

Pregnancy

New creation has began

12 life stages SUMMER WU HORSE SI SNAKE

12

CHEN

SHEN

DRAGON

MONKEY

9

1

MAO

YOU

RABBIT

ROOSTER

WATER

8

2

YIN

XU

TIGER

DOG

7

3 CHOU OX

6

HAI ZI RAT

5 WINTER

PIG

4

AUTOMN

SPRING

10

11

WEI GOAT

12 life stages SUMMER WU HORSE SI SNAKE

WEI GOAT

9

CHEN

SHEN

DRAGON

MONKEY

6

10

MAO

YOU

RABBIT

ROOSTER

WOOD

5

11

YIN

XU

TIGER

DOG

4

12 CHOU

HAI

OX

PIG

3

ZI RAT

2 WINTER

1

AUTOMN

SPRING

7

8

12 life stages SUMMER WU HORSE SI SNAKE

6

CHEN

SHEN

DRAGON

MONKEY

3

7 YOU

MAO

FIRE

RABBIT

2

ROOSTER

8

YIN

XU

TIGER

DOG

1

9 CHOU OX

12

HAI ZI RAT

11 WINTER

PIG

10

AUTOMN

SPRING

4

5

WEI GOAT

12 life stages SUMMER WU HORSE SI SNAKE

3

CHEN

SHEN

DRAGON

MONKEY

12

4 YOU

MAO

METAL

RABBIT

11

ROOSTER

5

YIN

XU

TIGER

DOG

10

6 CHOU OX

9

HAI ZI RAT

8 WINTER

PIG

7

AUTOMN

SPRING

1

2

WEI GOAT

YEAR CYCLE SI SP

MAY

WU 09-11

HT

WEI

JUNE

11-13

SI

SHEN

JULY

13-15

AUGUST

BL

1- GENG (+)

2

3

1- REN (+)

4- BING (+)

5- DING (-)

6- DING (-)

4- GENG (+)

7

8

9- YI (-)

7

10

11

12

10

PROSPEROUS

JI- TOP QUALITY

JI- STRONG AND HOT

WU- NO POWER

CHEN ST

APRIL

15- 17

YOU 07-09

WU HORSE

SI

3 6- YI (-) 9- GUI (-)

KID

WEI GOAT

SNAKE

SEPTEMBER

17-19

2 5- XIN (-)

CHEN

SHEN

DRAGO N

MONKE Y

8

12

11

WU- STRONG

MAO LI

MARCH

LOCKED

YOU

MAO

ROOSTE R

RABBIT

XU

05-07

PC

2

YIN

XU

TIGER

DOG

19-21

3

5- YI (-)

6 CHOU

8

HAI

OX

9- DING (-)

PIG

ZI

11

12

RAT

LOCKED IN FOREST

WU- STRONG

YIN LU

OCTOBER

FEBRUARY

CHOU 03-05

LIV

JANUARY

ZI 01-03

GB

DECEMBER

HAI 23-01

TW

NOVEMBER

1- BING (+)

3

2

1- JIA (+)

4- JIA (+)

6- GUI (-)

5- GUI (-)

4- REN (+)

7

9- XIN (-)

8

7

10

12

11

10

WU- RETIRES

JI- STRONG

RETIRES

RETIRES- FORCELESS

21-23

10 year fate cycle 

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Stem- branch influence during 10 years segments throughout person’s life time. The cycle is combined with the 4 pillar map to create the post-natal influence. It is possible to understand dynamic influence that can be favorable/ unfavorable. 10 years cycle provide a complete picture of how nature influences one’s life.

Pre heaven

4 pillars map

10 years cycle A Life

Post heaven

Four pillars Hour

Day

Month

Year

children

Person’s spirit

Life focus

Physical body

Children- male

DM- Day master- self

Father

Grand father

STEM

Children- female

Partner

Mother

Grand mother

BRANCH

Parents palace- very important Pillar gives 75% of the information on the map.

Grandparents Palace . Represents the grandparents that took care of children in ancient times.

THE PILLAR’S MEANING

Represent the family and connection between DM to father and mother (also big brothers and sisters and any other frame such as family).

today represents the Represent the connection between DM to the outside world and social frames (like school, Institutions, work).

Children Palace and sexuality. represent the relationship between the parents with children or anything under his responsibility (little brothers and sisters, employees, pets..).

Marriage palace information about the person himself. Represents the relationships of 1:1 from the DM point of view.

"Day master" and Personality profiles   

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Five elements types Who is the day master? Strong/ weak day master Seasonal aspects Stem Clashes Stem Combinations Branch Clashes Branch Combinations

five elements character types 

We can read Person’s character by: DM element  Map Classification  The useful god 

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Each element in one word Water- wisdom  Wood- kindness  Fire- fairness  Earth- trust  Metal- righteousness 

five elements character types 

We can read Person’s character by: DM element  Map Classification  The useful god 

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Each element in one word Water- wisdom  Wood- kindness  Fire- fairness  Earth- trust  Metal- righteousness 

WOOD- DM      

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Movement- growth, ascension Season - spring Direction- east Planet- Jupiter Color - green Profession-education, writing, publishing, fashion, herbal products, wood relates industries. Organs: LIV, GB, TIGER/ RABBIT branches Emotions- kindness, anger Sense - vision Tissues- tendons Taste -sour Spirit - hun

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Favorable    

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Can turn recourses into product, ideas to profits Sociable and surrounded by people. Good verbal skill. Looking to the future

Unfavorable   

Strong tempers Fell frustration when people don’t perform their standards Difficulty to express feelings

FIRE- DM 

Movement-active, vitality

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Season - summer

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Direction- south

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Planet- mars

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Color - red

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Profession – restaurant, alcohol, electricity, entertainment, power sources.

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Organs – heart, small intestine, horse, snake branches

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Emotions- joy, love, hastiness, impatient, hatred

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Sense - speech

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Tissues – blood vessels

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Taste - bitter

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Spirit - shen

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Favorable    

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Change is predominant theme Leaders, motivators, take charge Charismatic, self driven, passionate Adventurous and always looking for something new Desire to be in the center of attention Good speakers, think and act fast

Unfavorable  Often leap before looking  Poor listeners  Can be flamboyant, and too muck intense for others  Can demand too much attention

EARTH - DM   

Movement – stability, stillness Season – Indian summer

Favorable 

Fairness is dominant quality

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Tend to be steady and not so fast

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Realistic and don’t spend time on ideas and schemes.

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Direction- center, NE, SW

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Planet- Saturn

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Good at management and organizing

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Color - yellow, beige

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Can be trusted in implementing a plan

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Profession – construction, real estate, attorney, judges, human resources, management, consultation

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They are not overly emotional but are sensitive

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Organs –spleen, stomach, ox, sheep, dragon, dog branches

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Emotions-openness, fairness, worry

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Sense - taste

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Tissues - muscles

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Taste - sweet

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Spirit - yi

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Unfavorable 

Tend to worries about everything

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They are very focused and have difficulty to handle multiple factors

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Expect the rest of the world to think like them

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Can become stubborn

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Respond good to change if it is slow and gradual

METAL -DM 

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Movement - inward Season - fall Direction- west, NE Planet- Venus Color – white, gold Profession – metal industries, strategic management, automobile industry, jewelry Organs – lungs, large intestine, rooster, monkey branches Emotions – courage, sadness, depression Sense - smell Tissues - skin Taste - spicy Spirit - po

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Favorable 

Can organize others to accomplish goals

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Focused, emotional, intuitive, confident, aggressive in perusing their goals

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Can be successful in everything and motivate others to achieve common objectives

Unfavorable 

Can be loaners, isolated for others

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Stubborn and driven by inner faith they are right or wrong

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When problem arise they turn inwards and don’t trust others

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Do not communicate their feelings

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Tend to sadness, depression and loneliness.

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If they become more flexible and open, they will develop loyal friendship and enjoy life

Strength of the DM Seasonal aspects

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Relationships

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Stem/ branch combinations/ clashes

SUMMER WU HORSE

SI

WEI GOAT

SNAKE

CHEN

SHEN

DRAGO N

MONKE Y

Fire

Wood

Earth

YOU

MAO

ROOST ER

RABBIT

Water

Metal

YIN

XU

TIGER

DOG

CHOU

HAI

OX

PIG

ZI RAT

WINTER

AUTOMN

SPRING

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WATER- SEASONS Water born in:

Winter- energetic but needs fire to be useful 

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WEI

11

10

GOAT

12

CHEN DRAGON

SHEN MONKEY

Fire

9 MAO RABBIT

1

Wood

Earth

WATER

8

Water

YIN TIGER

YOU ROOSTE R

2

Metal

XU DOG

7

3 CHOU OX

6

ZI RAT

5 WINTER

HAI PIG

4

AUTOMN

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Fire is needed, it helps the wood to exhaust the water Earth is good to put limits Metal is not needed and creates too much water Wood is good to drain an dry the water Water are not good if there is excess and a lot of earth is needed

WU HORSE

SI SNAKE

SPRING

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SUMMER

WATER- SEASONS Water born in:

Spring- DM is weak, gentle and pleasant 

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WEI

11

10

GOAT

12

CHEN DRAGON

SHEN MONKEY

Fire

9 MAO RABBIT

1

Wood

Earth

WATER

8

Water

YIN TIGER

YOU ROOSTE R

2

Metal

XU DOG

7

3 CHOU OX

6

ZI RAT

5 WINTER

HAI PIG

4

AUTOMN

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Water in the spring are floating and they need earth to control them Metal is good for support but not too much Fire is good just a bit but not after the middle of the season Wood is good for water to present their skills Earth is necessary and without is water will flood

WU HORSE

SI SNAKE

SPRING

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SUMMER

WATER- SEASONS Water born in:

Summer- needs metal and water only 

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WEI

11

10

GOAT

12

CHEN DRAGON

SHEN MONKEY

Fire

9 MAO RABBIT

1

Wood

Earth

WATER

8

Water

YIN TIGER

YOU ROOSTE R

2

Metal

XU DOG

7

3 CHOU OX

6

ZI RAT

5 WINTER

HAI PIG

4

AUTOMN

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Metal is needed in summer for support Fire in excess will damage water and create dryness Water are needed for support Wood in excess will drain water Earth is good for limiting water, but excess might damage water

WU HORSE

SI SNAKE

SPRING

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SUMMER

WATER- SEASONS Water born in:

Autumn- good for the water WU

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WEI

11

10

GOAT

12

CHEN DRAGON

SHEN MONKEY

Fire

9 MAO RABBIT

1

Wood

Earth

WATER

8

Water

YIN TIGER

YOU ROOSTE R

2

Metal

XU DOG

7

3 CHOU OX

6

ZI RAT

5 WINTER

HAI PIG

4

AUTOMN



Metal is good for supporting water and make them clear Earth in excess will make mud Wood is very good for the water Fire is good and brings wealth Water in excess will create a flood and there is a need in equal earth

HORSE

SI SNAKE

SPRING



SUMMER

WOOD - SEASONS SUMMER

Wood born in:

Winter- water are frozen and cant support wood without fire 



 

8

SI SNAKE

WEI GOAT

9

7 CHEN

SHEN

DRAGON

MONKEY

6

10

Fire

Wood

MAO

Earth

RABBIT

YOU ROOSTER

WOOD

5 Water

YIN

11

Metal

XU

TIGER

DOG

4

12 CHOU

HAI

OX

3

PIG ZI RAT

2

WINTER

1

AUTOMN



Fire is warming, good and useful Earth is good with some fire for protection Water in excess are not good, will rot wood Metal is good in controlling Wood will not help to the weak wood

WU HORSE

SPRING



WOOD - SEASONS Wood born in:

Spring- strong but still cold and needs direction  





8

SI SNAKE

WEI GOAT

9

7 CHEN

SHEN

DRAGON

MONKEY

6

10

Fire

Wood

MAO

Earth

RABBIT

YOU ROOSTER

WOOD

5 Water

YIN

11

Metal

XU

TIGER

DOG

4

12 CHOU

HAI

OX

3

PIG ZI RAT

2

WINTER

1

AUTOMN



Fire is needed for warmth Water is needed but not much Earth in excess will consume its energy Metal in excess will harm but will help if wood is strong Wood brings more support but to much will need metal

WU HORSE

SPRING



SUMMER

WOOD - SEASONS Wood born in:

Summer –DM weak and needs support from water 

 



8

SI SNAKE

WEI GOAT

9

7 CHEN

SHEN

DRAGON

MONKEY

6

10

Fire

Wood

MAO

Earth

RABBIT

5 Water

YOU ROOSTER

WOOD

11

Metal

TIGER

XU DOG

4

12

YIN

CHOU

HAI

OX

PIG

3

ZI RAT

2

WINTER

1

AUTOMN



Water is needed Wood is good only if there is also water, if not will create fire Fire is not good, drying Earth is good just a bit, too thick is bad Metal is good in small amount to support water

WU HORSE

SPRING



SUMMER

WOOD - SEASONS SUMMER

Wood born in:

Autumn- DM is very weak

WU HORSE

8

SI SNAKE

 

 

WEI GOAT

9

7 CHEN

SHEN

DRAGON

MONKEY

6

10

Fire

Wood

MAO

Earth

RABBIT

YOU ROOSTER

WOOD

5 Water

YIN

11

Metal

XU

TIGER

DOG

4

12 CHOU

HAI

OX

3

PIG ZI RAT

2

WINTER

1

AUTOMN



Fire is useful to warm Water and earth are good in August but not in October Metal is good in September Fire is good, supporting the wood Earth is not good

SPRING



FIRE - SEASONS Fire born in:

Winter – very weak DM needs love and fire 



 

HORSE

SI SNAKE

WEI

5

4

GOAT

6

CHEN DRAGON

SHEN MONKEY

3 MAO RABBIT

7

Fire

Wood

2 YIN TIGER

Earth

FIRE

Water

YOU ROOSTE R

8 XU

Metal

DOG

1 CHOU OX

12

ZI RAT

11 WINTER

HAI PIG

10

9

AUTOMN



Wood is saving the fire and revives it Fire is the most important and needed for warmth Water is destroying the fire and turns it off Earth is good, controlling water Metal is harmful because fire is weak and not controlling her

WU

SPRING



SUMMER

FIRE - SEASONS Fire born in:

Spring- fire is warm in spring WU

 





WEI

5

4

GOAT

6

CHEN

SHEN

DRAGON

MONKEY

3 MAO RABBIT

7

Fire

Wood

2 YIN TIGER

FIRE

Water

Earth

8 XU

Metal

DOG

1 CHOU OX

12

HAI ZI RAT

11

WINTER

YOU ROOSTE R

PIG

10

9

AUTOMN



Fire is needed a bit Metal is the best for the fire Wood is good but a bit Water is needed but a bit on March, April Earth is good a bit

HORSE

SI SNAKE

SPRING



SUMMER

FIRE - SEASONS Fire born in:

Summer- fire is strong, need water to cool 

 



HORSE

SI SNAKE

CHEN DRAGO N

5

4

6

Fire

3 MAO

WEI GOAT

7

Wood

2 YIN TIGER

1

Earth

FIRE

RABBIT

Water

CHOU OX

12

SHEN MONKE Y

YOU ROOSTE R

8 XU

Metal

ZI RAT

11 WINTER

DOG

HAI PIG

10

9

AUTOMN



Fire is dangerous, make the DM too rush Water is most important Wood is harming the harmony Metal is helping with careerwealth Earth is good for Professional but needs water too

WU

SPRING



SUMMER

FIRE - SEASONS Fire born in:

Autumn- weak DM in rest 







Fire is good and more is better

HORSE

SI SNAKE

CHEN DRAGO N

5

4

6

Fire

3 MAO

WEI GOAT

7

Wood

2 YIN TIGER

1

Earth

FIRE

RABBIT

Water

CHOU OX

12

SHEN MONKE Y

YOU ROOSTE R

8 XU

Metal

ZI RAT

11 WINTER

DOG

HAI PIG

10

9

AUTOMN



Wood is supporting and gives life and warmth Water is controlling and not good for fire Earth in excess will weaken the fire Metal in excess will weaken the fire

WU

SPRING



SUMMER

EARTH - SEASONS Earth born in:

Winter- earth is frozen and needs fire 



 

Strong and hot

strong

retires

Fire

Wood

Earth

locked

locked

EARTH

Water

Metal

retires

strong

strong

retires retires

WINTER

AUTOMN



Earth is good and useful help Fire is most important Metal and fire will reflect wisdom Water will bring wealth Wood in excess will not harm but needs more earth and fire

Top power

Prosp erous

SPRING



SUMMER

EARTH - SEASONS Earth born in:

Spring- weak, need support and love  





Strong and hot

strong

retires

Fire

Wood

Earth

locked

locked

EARTH

Water

Metal

retires

strong

strong

retires retires

WINTER

AUTOMN



Fire is needed for energy Earth is good for support Wood is not needed much to avoid invasion Water is not so good, no ability to absorb them Metal controls wood and therefore good for earth

Top power

Prosp erous

SPRING



SUMMER

EARTH - SEASONS Earth born in:

Summer- strong, dry and hot soil  





Strong and hot

strong

retires

Fire

Wood

Earth

locked

locked

EARTH

Water

Metal

retires

strong

strong

retires retires

WINTER

AUTOMN



Water is good to cool earth Fire is not needed Wood supports fire and not needed Metal is good for water and therefore good Earth is not good here, it suffocates fire

Top power

Prosp erous

SPRING



SUMMER

EARTH - SEASONS Earth born in:

Autumn- has strong child and weak mother 

 



Strong and hot

strong

retires

Fire

Wood

Earth

locked

locked

EARTH

Water

Metal

retires

strong

strong

retires retires

WINTER

AUTOMN



Metal in excess will weaken earth Wood is too weak to control and even improves earth Fire is needed much as possible Water are too cold and not good Earth is good much as possible

Top power

Prosp erous

SPRING



SUMMER

METAL - SEASONS Metal born in:

Winter- cold and qi is frozen WU









SI SNAKE

WEI GOAT

2

1

3

CHEN DRAGON

SHEN MONKEY

12 MAO RABBIT

4

Fire

Wood

11 YIN

METAL

Water

Earth

YOU ROOSTER

5 XU DOG

Metal

TIGER

10

6 CHOU OX

9

HAI PIG ZI RAT

8

WINTER

7

AUTOMN



Fire is the most important to warm Wood is in excess will harm, metal cant deal with him Earth is good only if there is fire Water in excess can make metal sink Metal can support the DM and keep some vitality

HORSE

SPRING



SUMMER

METAL - SEASONS Metal born in:

Spring- DM is weak WU









SI SNAKE

WEI GOAT

2

1

3

CHEN DRAGON

SHEN MONKEY

12 MAO RABBIT

4

Fire

Wood

11 YIN

METAL

Water

Earth

YOU ROOSTER

5 XU DOG

Metal

TIGER

10

6 CHOU OX

9

HAI PIG ZI RAT

8

WINTER

7

AUTOMN



Fire brings glamour and most important Earth is protecting. Controlling water and need fire Water in excess will cool too much, metal will sink Wood in excess will break metal knife Metal will be good but only with fire

HORSE

SPRING



SUMMER

METAL - SEASONS Metal born in:

Summer- not so strong yet  

 

WEI GOAT

2

1

3

CHEN DRAGON

SHEN MONKEY

12 MAO RABBIT

4

Fire

Wood

11 YIN TIGER

METAL

Water

Earth

YOU ROOSTER

5 XU DOG

Metal

10

6 CHOU OX

9

HAI PIG ZI RAT

8

WINTER

7

AUTOMN



Water is very useful Fire is needed just a bit Wood is strong comparing to metal Metal is useful Earth is good but just a bit

WU HORSE SI SNAKE

SPRING



SUMMER

METAL - SEASONS Metal born in:

Autumn- very strong and do not need earth 







SI SNAKE

WEI GOAT

2

1

3

CHEN DRAGON

SHEN MONKEY

12 MAO RABBIT

4

Fire

Wood

11 YIN TIGER

METAL

Water

Earth

YOU ROOSTER

5 XU DOG

Metal

10

6 CHOU OX

9

HAI PIG ZI RAT

8

WINTER

7

AUTOMN



Fire is useful for creating good tool fir life Water is good Earth will make metal to become violent Wood is good but better with water also metal is good but must come with fire

WU HORSE

SPRING



SUMMER

Stems clashes 

Competition with the opposite side



Stronger then regular control



Yang with yang



Yin with yin



The clash of stems creates potential for a change (branches make the final result. And that means that the stem without a branch is meaningless).

DING

BING GENG

YI

XIN

JIA REN GUI

Stem combinations/ transformations 

 1. 2.

Elements in control cycle are referred to guest/ host, husband/ wife, and yin- yang pairs

WU

YI

The rules: Must be next to each other there must be branch of the new element for transformation to occur (main element or hidden).

3.

The polarity must be like the main element.

4.

Competition/ jealousy- when 2 or more want to transform.

5.

DIN G

BIN G

When there are 2 without root- combination and no trace formation.

JI

JIA

GEN G

GUI REN

  

6.

DM transforms only with month or hour



7.

The branch root must be in the month



XIN

Yang wood + yin earth = earth Yang metal + yin wood = metal Yang fire +yin metal = water Yang water + yin fire = wood Yang earth + yin water = fire

Branch clashes 

Destroy each other  Rat-

Horse  Ox- Sheep  Tiger- Monkey  Rabbit- Rooster  Dragon- Dog  Snake- Pig

SI

WU HORSE

SNAKE

WEI GOAT

CHEN

SHEN

DRAGON

MONKEY

MAO

YOU

RABBIT

ROOSTER

YIN

XU

TIGER

DOG

CHOU

HAI

OX

PIG

ZI RAT

Branch combinations 

Horizontal lines- harmony      



OX + RAT = productive earth TIGER + PIG = growing vegetation RABBIT + DOG = useful fire DRAGON +ROOSTER = usable metal SNAKE + MONKEY = transforming water HORSE + GOAT = fiery and light

Vertical lines- antagonistic      

DRAGON + RABBIT SNAKE +TIGER HORSE +OX GOAT +RAT MONKEY +PIG ROOSTER +DOG

WU HORSE

WEI GOAT

SI

SHEN

SNAKE

MONKEY

CHEN

YOU

DRAGON

ROOSTER

MAO

XU

RABBIT

DOG

YIN

HAI

TIGER

PIG

CHOU

ZI

OX

RAT

Trinity combinations 





Trinity / elemental frame branches have a strong affinity and friendship with each other. These combinations create synergetic influence and releasing the potent elemental energy. The influence can be favorable or unfavorable, depending on the persons map

Form an element    

Rat + dragon + monkey = Water Rabbit + sheep + pig = Wood Horse + dog + tiger = Fire Rooster + ox + snake = Metal

SI

WU HORSE

SNAKE

WEI GOAT

CHEN

SHEN

DRAGON

MONKEY

MAO

YOU

RABBIT

ROOSTER

YIN

XU

TIGER

DOG

CHOU

HAI

OX

PIG

ZI RAT

Seasonal aspects 

When there are 3 branches from the same direction, the qi is very strong! 

NORTH- PIG + RAT + OX



EAST- TIGER + RABBIT + DRAGON



SOUTH- SNAKE +HOTSE + GOAT



WEST- MONKEY + ROOSTER + DOG

SI

WU HORSE

SNAKE

WEI GOAT

CHEN

SHEN

DRAGON

MONKEY

MAO

YOU

RABBIT

ROOSTER

YIN

XU

TIGER

DOG

CHOU

HAI

OX

PIG

ZI RAT

Water DM Relationships:  Parallel (self)- water  Output (son)- wood  Wealth (grandson)- fire  Power (grandfather)- earth  Support (mother)- metal

Fire

Wood

Water

Earth

Metal

Wood DM Relationships:  Parallel (self)- wood  Output (son)- fire  Wealth (grandson)- earth  Power (grandfather)- metal  Support (mother)- water

Fire

Wood

Water

Earth

Metal

Fire DM Relationships:  Parallel (self)- fire  Output (son)- earth  Wealth (grandson)- metal  Power (grandfather)- water  Support (mother)- wood

Fire

Wood

Water

Earth

Metal

Earth DM Relationships:  Parallel (self)- earth  Output (son)- metal  Wealth (grandson)- water  Power (grandfather)- wood  Support (mother)- fire

Fire

Wood

Water

Earth

Metal

Metal DM Relationships:  Parallel (self)- metal  Output (son)- water  Wealth (grandson)- wood  Power (grandfather)- fire  Support (mother)- earth

Fire

Wood

Water

Earth

Metal

Part 2

Tongue diagnosis

Method principles 

General principles for observation   



Time lighting food / drink

Advantages of the methods:     

The simplicity of the method in seeing the whole person Reliability understanding of the problem The possibility of deeper analysis and tracking the changes The possibility of shooting an image from distance Early detection and reference after testing and Follow

Method principles 

How to look at the tongue? 

Best time to check: Hour after meals / half hour after drinking 1st step- external organs (HT, JING, LIV)



2nd step- internal organs (LU, SP)





What we look at?   



Map of the tongue 12 categories 5 areas

Clinical applications for the treatment

Psychological aspects

Basic patterns of existential instinctive and unconscious Digestion physical and emotional, selfacceptance, acceptance of reality Interaction between external environment with the self, intellect, logic

L.J

M.J

U.J

11 Categories Tongue sing

Meaning

Where to check?

1

Tongue shape

Nature of man, way of thinking and acting

Whole tongue

2

Color

Blood condition quantity, quality, circulation

Whole tongue

3

Movement

Neural activity / wind heat

Whole tongue

4

Climate

Fluid dispersion method and condition of the yin

Whole tongue

5

Coating

Pathogen progress

Whole tongue

6

Puffiness

Stagnation / yang deficiency of the specific area

In the 5 areas

7

Sockets

Sinking of the specific area

In the 5 areas

8

Cracks

Yin deficiency

In the 5 areas

9

Veins under

Blood circulation / stagnation/ stasis

In the 5 areas

10

Spots, Wounds, ulcers

Heat/ fire / dampness, toxicity

In the 5 areas

11

Teeth marks

Spleen and liver deficiency

In the 5 areas

Shape Nature of man, way of thinking and acting, the basic situation of excess / deficiency. Tip shape-Emotional situation, the availability of energy. Thickness is the energetic potential and immune. Length innate energy potential

Round

Triangular

Quad

Narrow & expends

Hammer

Thin

Thick

Long

Short

Wide

Color Blood condition quantity, quality, circulation Pale

Red

Bluish

Purplish

Movement Neural activity / wind heat Diverges

Diverges

Flaccid

Climate Fluid dispersion method and condition of the yin Wet

Wet

Dry

Coating Progress of pathogens (heat / cold) No coating

Normal

White

White -thin

White & yellow

White- green

Yellow brown Thick

White- thin

Half & half

Yellow

White in back

Yellow in mid-back

Pilled

Pilled

Yellow -thick

Veins under the tongue Blood circulation / stagnation/ stasis Blue

swollen

purple

With swollen edges

Red spots State of fever (usually) and heat in the blood An indication by region association Ht / liv area

Liv / sp area

Ht area

Wounds and ulcers Mostly on the background of the fire blazing

1

2

3

Teeth marks spleen weakness in dispersing the liquid / moisture (such as meat in water)

1

2

3

Checklist LIV/GB Constricted

KID/BL

SP/ST

Socket

Socket

LU Socket

Swollen Socket

Swelling

Swollen

Cracks

Cracks

Cracks

No coating

Pale

Yellow coating

Red in the center

Syndromes: ........................................................... ........................................................... ........................................................... ........................................................... ...........................................................

No coating

Scope: Triple / quad / round / narrow is expanding

Red Thickness:

Dry

Thin / thick Blue- purple

Swelling Dry without coating

Shape

Wet

Yellow coating

Teeth marks Deviant

Pale

Crack Yellow coating

White coating

Without coating

Color

Turned down

White coating

No coating

Pale

Coating

Narrow White coating

Red spots

Missing

Turned up

Cracked Red

Swelling

HT

White Length:

Red Points

yellow

Purple veins

Short / long

Herbal formulas: ......................................................... ......................................................... ......................................................... ......................................................... .........................................................

5 Areas

KID/ BL/ GENITALS INTESTINES

ST/ SP

LU HT

HEART Fire element

Deals with

 reflects the Inner flame  clearly and the conceptual understanding of the world  understanding the mind  passion of love, joy and satisfaction  wisdom and spirituality  Power of understanding and rapid analysis  Sobriety and subjectivity  optimism , enthusiasm  means of expression  Determination and desire to serve and give.

 There is a tendency to difficulties on emotional expression,  Quitting from ambitions and compromising the dreams and goals,  Fear and Inability to achieve and to get ideas,  Difficulty communicating on matters of money and material possessions,  Difficulty expressing feelings spontaneously, thinking clearly,  imbalance between the expression of inner and outer ,  Sometimes difficult to be part of a team or a joint effort.

Imbalance              

heart and blood vessels , sleep disorders , stress , anxiety , speech Furthermore , disturbing dreams , restlessness , fatigue, short term memory loss , spontaneous Sweating and effortless , low blood pressure , cold limbs , slow blood flow, Vague senses.

HEART Lacking

Tends up

Tends Down

Cracked

Red & uneven

Red

Puffiness

Narrow

Nipple

With red spots

LUNGS Metal element 

 

   



related to the relationship with the outside world and our ability to defend against attacks from outside. This is basically an armor shield operating in accordance with physical sensations. Metal energy is related to boundaries and order, resolutely stiff and stubborn, Cut off and end destructive situations. allows us to be diligent and decide judiciously and wisely based on the accuracy and justice. Meridian physiological health related to the respiratory system, skin, nose, hair body and vocal cords. Responsible for regulating the heat in these areas and protects the body from weather changes.

Deals with

Imbalance

 Loss of health, sadness, grief and mourning.  Loss of close people as a result of a change in life, not just death.  Loss of a dream or goal in life ,  Loss of a life, the loss of part of the self, or part of selfidentity.  Even loss of illnesses and bad habits.  When the past is not released and there is difficulty in letting go

 respiratory disorders ,  stretching the chest and shoulders ,  sadness and emotional distress disorders,  skin disorders ,  sputum and phlegm blocking bronchospasm , throat , nose,  muscular disorders and blood poor circulation on the veins ,  repetitive flues and colds,  dry and wrinkled skin ,  loss of body hair ,  sensitivity to temperature changes  a feeling of suffocation or shortness of breath ,  lack of vitality ,  stagnation of thoughts , feelings and relationships unwanted  Rigidity and stiffness,  lack of enthusiasm to express feelings ,  stiffness in the spine and neck,  Constipation.

LUNGS swelling

No coating

Socket

Socket

White coating

Cracks

Cracks

Cracks

Cracks

Cracks & coating

SPLEEN & STOMACH Earth element  The thought and meditation. All related to memory and life experience, common sense, logic and purpose.  For the repeated concerns and any related mental digestion of different situations, events and to us.  The ability to control possessiveness and material world dominance and storage properties.  For physical digestion of food and drinking and for mental digestion on the basis of the acquired experience of life.  For storing food material and is in constant contact with the other internal organs using body heat to help the digestive process.  In charge of the will to live and passion to life.  In charged on mother's milk, the reproductive glands, the ovaries and menstruation.  On the physiological level it is associated with muscle mass and flesh, connective tissue, mouth and lips.

Deals with 

 

Psychologically the stomach is connected to thinking, memory, logic, reality, and concerns which are related to the material world, property and economic insecurity. "As we digest the food we digest the ideas." Imbalances may cease envy, greed, extravagance, obsessions and worries

Imbalance            

excess weight, loose muscles, difficulty concentrating , excessive thoughts / compulsive concerns , general fatigue , fullness and stomach bloating , lack of energy and strength, bruises , varicose veins , edema under the skin , mucous and phlegm or from the nose / throat / mouth / mucous membranes Burping / hiccups, nausea / vomiting, gum infections , Prolapsed organs and veins (intestinal / Uterus / rectum / bladder), hemorrhoids.

SPLEEN & STOMACH swelling

swelling

Socket

Yellow coating

White coating

Swelling &Cracks

Cracks

Crack

sinking

Cracks & coating

KIDNEYS Water element 



    

The water element is responsible for the deep potential energy. Basic powerful Energy and unchanging that belongs to the energy of past generations and the beginning of creation. Associated with the deepest levels of our sub -conscious, unconscious energies, engraved in the collective memory and personal qualities within us which is based on our real world. Water contains our deepest hidden codes such as the DNA. These properties provide tremendous strength which reflects the strength of mind, the ability to do things without being exhausted, The ability to recover and willpower survival and longevity. Water element gives us the ability to listen and receive and contain the life experience acquired and The ability to reception.

Deals with 



     

Psychological and intellectual level associated with essence, vitality, accomplishment capability, ability to observe, and to our deepest fears. The role of the kidneys is to monitor the composition and discharge of body fluids which life energy is stored. The kidneys control the defense system against stress. Allow us to monitor our fears and reactions in relation to the world around us, Our aggression, The responsiveness and secretion of adrenaline The entrance state of tranquility. On the psychological level they are related to decisions and fear tends to inhibit their activity and function.

Imbalance 



 



Chinese perspective kidneys "control the nerves" and filter out unwanted elements. They are responsible for store water and energy is stored not in any other organ. They balance the male potency (Yang) female power (yin). Kidneys have the ability to change the ancient patterns embedded in us and let go of them. physiologically kidneys are Related to the urinary system includes the kidneys themselves , the urinary tract , bladder and genitals , as well as the kidneys are also related to bones , bone marrow , hair and ears .

KIDNEYS swelling

swelling

Socket

Socket

White coating

White coating

Cracks

No coating

Socket

Socket

LIVER & GALL BALLADER Wood element

Deals with

Imbalance

 Wood element associated with the beginning of things and breakthrough.  represents the birth and childhood ,  the ability to design things and  The flexibility and strength of muscles.  Wood element allows the breakthroughs and breaking borders,  Progress and change at all levels.  Also the basic controls Scream singing and other artistic expressions.  The liver is responsible for production and composition of the blood and thus plays an important role in. the immune system  It regulates the blood and regulates the general functioning of the body.  It plays an important role in cleaning toxins, fats and chemicals from the blood.

 Liver emotional expressions are anger and irritation  Excess activity of the liver will be reflected in over thinking, stress, irritability, anger, frustration, impatience, restlessness.  Inactivity of the liver will be expressed with sadness, depression, hatred, shyness and boredom. In this context, the ability to imagine, to dream and create and initiate ideas.  Social level tied to emotions, giving, kindness, brotherhood, internal morality, and respect for others, ethics, friendship and loyalty.

 Organ system of the gallbladder directs the secretions of digestive glands: saliva, bile, gastric juices and pancreatic juices. Gallbladder gives force to all the organs and oversees the stimulation of the nerves.  Liver and gallbladder related to the eyes, tendons, and nails.  Psychological level is related to sense of justice, courage, harmony and purity.  Imbalance of the wood element response may be anger and that has great significance in protecting the body's internal situation.

LIVER swelling

Swelling

Socket

Red

Stiffness

Teeth marks

Cracks

U . Jiao

M. Jiao

L. Jiao

Treatment tools Acupuncture Emotional activity

physical activity

Nutrition

Manual therapy Herbal medicine

Acupuncture    

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TCM 5 elements Stems & branches Balance method (Dr. TAN) Meridian therapy (Master Tung) Abdominal acupuncture YNSA- scalp acupuncture Japanese acupuncture Korean acupuncture Auriculotherapy

HREBAL FORMULAS PATENT ZIZEN

CLASIC FORMULA

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YANG WATER

JIN GUI SHEN QI WAN & YOU GUI WAN

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YIN WATER

LIU WEI DI HUANG WAN

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YANG WOOD

JIA WEI XIAO YAO SAN

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YIN WOOD

BA ZHEN TANG

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YANG FIRE

GUI PI TANG

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YIN FIRE

SUAN ZAO REN TANG

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YANG EARTH

BU ZHONG YI QI TANG

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YIN EARTH

MAI MEN DONG TANG

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YANG METAL

MA ZI REN WAN

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YIN METAL

YU PING FENG SAN

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QI TONIC

LIU JUN ZI TANG

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PHLEGMI

BI YAN PIAN

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HEATOX

HUANG LIAN JIE DU TANG

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DERMHEAT

XIAO FENG SAN

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NOHAI

SHEN TONG ZHU YU TANG

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