Earth (Yellow)
As stated in Theory of the Five Phases, the correspondences of Yellow
are: late summer, dampness, meditation, earth, sweet, and the center.
As a subject of contemplation or meditation, yellow can be used to indicate
or benefit difficulties with the spleen, the stomach, the mouth, and
the muscles. Portrayed within Yellow is the ancient image of a flower
bud, which represents Earth.
Fire (Red)
As stated in the Theory of the Five Phases, the correspondences of
Red are: summer, heat, joy, fire, bitter, and the south. As a subject
of contemplation or meditation red can be used to benefit sadness and
isolation as well as troubles with the heart or small intestine. The
symbol represented within Red is the archaic image for fire.
Metal (White)
As stated in the Theory of the Five Phases the correspondences of White
are: autumn, dryness, grief, metal, spicy, and the west. As a subject
of meditation or contemplation, white can be used to indicate or benefit
difficulties with the lungs, the large intestine, the nose and the
skin and hair. The subtle image in White is the Chinese character for
metal.
Water (Black)
As stated in the Theory of the Five Phases, the correspondences for
Black are: winter, cold, fear, water, salty, and the north. As a subject
of contemplation or meditation black can be used to indicate or alleviate
difficulties with the kidneys, the urinary bladder, the ear and the
bones. Two figures with their backs to each other are depicted within
Black. They represent the north.
Wind (Green)
As stated in the Theory of the Five Phases, the correspondences of
Green are: spring, wind, anger, wind, wood, sour, and the east. As
a subject of contemplation or meditation, green can be used to indicate
or alleviate any difficulties with the liver, the gall bladder, the
eyes, and the tendons. Green contains the image of two witches dancing.
They represent magic or the force that awakens
all of life in the spring.