What is Water generates Wood? Is it beneficial? Which is correct: “Water generates Wood” or “Wood generates Water”? Let’s explore these questions with BTA Feng Shui in this article!
What is “Water generates Wood”?
According to the Five Elements Generating Cycle, Water generates Wood refers to the process where water (Water) nurtures trees (Wood), promoting their growth and development. Without water, life could not thrive.
“Water generates Wood” is a beneficial Mutual Generation relationship. Here, the Water element and the Wood element complement and support each other, fostering mutual growth. Within this dynamic, individuals with the Wood element are typically seen as gaining more advantages.
In addition to “Water generates Wood,” the Five Elements Generating Cycle includes:
Applications of the “Water generates Wood” Principle
Choosing Colors
Since “Water generates Wood,” the most harmonious colors for those with the Wood element are Blue, Navy Blue, and Black (colors representing the Water element). Selecting these colors for house paint, car colors, clothing, shoes, and more can provide support, bringing luck and prosperity to daily life.
For individuals with the Water element, aside from colors tied to their native element, they can also choose colors associated with the Wood element (e.g., Green, Light Green). However, these offer little benefit or support to those with the Water element.
Choosing Friends, Partners, and Business Associates
In social relationships, “Water generates Wood” helps you identify compatible partners. Accordingly, individuals with the Water element and Wood element are well-suited. Whether as friends, lovers, or business partners, they can expect abundant luck and wealth.
Specifically:
- In Love and Marriage: A Wood-Water couple is a match made in heaven! The gentle, understanding nature of the Wood element acts like a refreshing stream, nourishing the soul of the Water element partner. Meanwhile, the Water element brings exciting surprises, keeping married life vibrant and fresh.
- In Friendship: A beautiful friendship between Wood and Water individuals brings unexpected joys. The open-mindedness of the Water element boosts the Wood element’s confidence in communication, while the calm stability of the Wood element provides a reliable anchor for their Water element friend.
- In Business: The partnership between Wood and Water individuals in work leads to great success. The Water element’s flexible communication skills expand networks, while the Wood element contributes creative ideas and steady project support.
However, not all sub-elements (nạp âm) are compatible. Learn more in the section: Five Elements Feng Shui.
Choosing House Directions
Since “Water generates Wood,” the most auspicious direction for those with the Wood element is North (the direction representing the Water element). Next in priority are the native Wood directions: East and Southeast.
Conclusion
In the “Water generates Wood” relationship, individuals with the Wood element receive support, assistance, and enhancement from the Water element.
When selecting colors, house directions, plants, phone numbers, Feng Shui stones, or artwork for those with the Wood element, prioritize elements representing Water. Only then consider those tied to the native Wood element.
The “Water generates Wood” relationship benefits the Wood element more significantly, but it neither harms nor depletes the Water element.
