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Five Elements

The Five Elements (Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth) are core concepts in Chinese philosophy, encompassing generation and control cycles, directions, colors, seasons, and organ correspondences—foundational to Bazi analysis.

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What are the Five Elements?

The Five Elements are Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth—core concepts in Chinese philosophy.

What are the generation and control cycles?

Generation: Wood→Fire→Earth→Metal→Water→Wood. Control: Wood→Earth→Water→Fire→Metal→Wood.

What is the role of Five Elements in Bazi?

The Five Elements are the foundation of Bazi analysis, assessing chart balance and element strength.

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