Five Elements (Ohaeng)

Ohaeng describes five phases or elements that cycle through nature and human life. Wood generates Fire (feeding it), Fire generates Earth (creating ash), Earth generates Metal (minerals form), Metal generates Water (condensation), and Water generates Wood (nourishing growth). Conversely, each element controls another: Wood controls Earth, Earth controls Water, Water controls Fire, Fire controls Metal, and Metal controls Wood. Balance among these elements is key to harmony.

Understanding your element balance helps you identify what energies support you and which might overwhelm or be lacking. This guides choices in career, relationships, and daily life.