Energetic season begins May 6 and ends July 19 according to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Fire is the element that associates with energetic Summer—the time of sun, heat, growth, expansion, warmth, increased light, and abundance.
Fire is the most yang of the five elements. But since all things are both yin and yang in this universe of duality, Fire may also express as yin. Taoist astrology assigns the color red to yang Fire energy and the color purple to its yin aspect.
Emotions can be either in or out of balance depending on whether the energy we are in is in or out of balance. Personality traits can be positive or negative.
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Fire personality traits and emotions may include:
love, both interpersonal and divine
open-heartedness
joie de vivre, joyfulness
happiness
generosity of spirit
warmth
playfulness
flirtatiousness
a compulsion to call attention to themselves
passion
dynamism
reason
self-expression
optimistic
positive
enthusiasm
excitement
vanity
jealousy
frustration
Symptoms of Fire imbalance can show up physically and emotionally as:
excessive or lack of perspiration
rashes, hives, hot skin eruptions
sleep disturbances, insomnia
palpitations, irregular heartbeat
restless or explosive energy
inappropriate laughter
disaapointment as the logical outcome of an out-of-balance and immature approach to relationships
A Fire type tends to find success in life through his or her predisposition to be warm-hearted and generous. They find experiences of love, compassion, fun, joy, and pleasure very healing yet they may find sharing joy and laughter without the goal of a reward in mind challenging.
Like hot molten lava, Fire can be unpredictable and changeable, chaotic and challenging to contain. It’s active, combustible, energetic, animated, and powerful.
In TCM, Fire’s body organs are the heart and small intestines. Therefore a fire personality may have a disposition for heart problems, such as heart attacks or may experience minor digestive problems in the small intestines.
Fire types are lovers and protectors of the heart. They tend to be driven to find love and intimacy sometimes at the expense of other important arenas of their lives. They can also be thrown off stable emotional course when experiencing traumatic events.
Other attributes of the Fire element include these:
Color: red
Tastes: bitter
Direction: South
Voice quality: laughter
Smell: scorched
Symptoms of imbalance with Fire include:
Expectation: true love
Stress response: loss of joy
Emotional perception: hurt
For tips and tools on holistic Summer living, be sure to check out our former blog posts on the Summer energetic season:
Eight Keys for Getting the Most Out of Summer Life… In Harmony with the Season
Eight Refreshing Uses of Lavender to Cool and Soothe in Summer
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Source:
Moss, M.D., Charles A. Power of the Five Elements: The Chinese Medicine Path to Healthy Aging and Stress Resistance. Berkeley: North Atlantic, 2010. Print.