The 5 elements of BAZI: The Wood element, symbol of growth and vitality

Today, let's continue our exploration of Bazi with the Wood element , a universal symbol of growth, renewal and vision .

Wood in Chinese Cosmology

In traditional Chinese thought, Wood is associated with:

• The spring season

• The moment of dawn

• The Eastern direction

• The liver organ

It embodies the vital impulse , the rising energy, the dynamic of renewal after winter.

Wood is expansion, structured creativity , the strength of that which pushes towards the light, but also the flexibility of that which knows how to adapt in order to survive and develop.

The two polarities of Wood: Yang and Yin

Yang Wood : The strength and tenacity of the tree

Yang Wood symbolizes the solid, rooted, ambitious tree, which grows with righteousness and tenacity. Characteristics:

• Clear vision, long-term goals

• Taste for construction, strategy

• Natural leadership, loyalty, commitment

• Risks: rigidity, authoritarianism, stubbornness

Yin Wood : The adaptability and subtlety of the plant

Yin Wood evokes the flexible, discreet plant that knows how to get around obstacles. Characteristics:

• Diplomacy, flexibility, fine strategy

• Relational intelligence, artistic sensitivity

• Ability to adapt and observe

• Risks: excessive influence, perceived opportunism

The personality of the Wood profiles

People marked by the Wood element are often:

• Visionaries and idealists

• Motivated by personal, social or professional growth

• Allergic to stagnation and lack of meaning

They seek lively and nourishing relationships, valuing evolution, exchange and honesty .

Wood and other elements

Water Compatibility

Water nourishes Wood: it brings inspiration, calm and fluidity . Together, they form a harmonious alliance geared towards progression.

Compatibility with Fire

Wood feeds Fire: passionate and dynamic relationship . Wood gives direction, Fire provides the energy to act.

With another Wood

Two Woods can stimulate each other if their goals are aligned . Otherwise, beware of competition or tension.

Professional profiles and aspirations

People dominated by Wood thrive in areas where they can:

• Guide, teach, structure

• Create, innovate, contribute to a better world

• Working in connection with the environment, living things or natural health

They are frequently found in:

Teaching | Entrepreneurship | Urban Planning | Personal Development | Ecology | Holistic Health

Balances and imbalances of Wood

Wood is an element of expansion, potential and development . When well oriented, it grows and builds. When poorly balanced, it can:

• To disperse

• Getting frustrated with inaction

• Getting stuck at the idea stage

An excess of Wood without Fire or Earth in a Bazi card often indicates a person who struggles to bring their ideas to fruition.

Conclusion: Wood, engine of internal growth

Wood needs inspiration , direction, and meaning to express its richness. It flourishes fully when it feels useful and contributing to something greater than itself.

At Matka: Inspired by the energy of Wood

At Matka , the Wood element inspires spiritual retreats dedicated to personal growth, creative awakening and clarity of vision.

These immersive experiences combine:

• Meditation

• Yoga

• BaZi

• Transformation rituals

The goal? To sow your intentions, cultivate your own life force, and reconnect with the energy of spring.