Flowing water, the Water element
✦ The Five Elements · 水

Water Element

Objects, symbols and psychological character of Water in BaZi and Feng Shui.

Yang and Yin Water

Every element has a Yang (strong, outward) and a Yin (soft, inward) side. Choose one to see what it represents.

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Planets & Natural Elements

All calculations (the descending lunar node), lunar eclipse, the Milky Way, autumn dew, strong winds, torrential rain, Uranus.

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Feng Shui & Buildings

Rivers, lakes, irrigation canals and ditches, waterfalls. In Feng Shui, the incoming dragon (the Qi pulse). Tunnel, water source, underpass, path, subway, jails.

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Professional & Social Roles

Sailorcavalryman“Three Nuns and Six Wives” (gossip)pregnant womannannynursemotherpeople dressed in white or blackthieves
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Personality Traits

Realistic, tactful, diplomatic, intelligent, self-indulgent, superficial and vague, open, straightforward, tolerant, gentle on the outside but firm within.

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Industries & Career Energy

Transportation and freightshipbuildingirrigation engineeringfirefightingfisheriesenvironmental protectionfrozen foods industryadvertising and propagandamanpowerindependent and clean governmentsexuality
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Body Parts & Organs

Bladderfallopian tubesvas deferensuretersblood vesselslymphatic systemmeridian systemmammary glandspregnancyfetal movementsdiarrhealumbago
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Animals & Symbols

Swallowbatfoxmouseowlflying foxwalrushippopotamusdolphinsea urchindragonflyrefrigeratorair conditionerboatwater pipevacuum cleanercosmetic creamhair oildairy productsbeveragespearlsprecious stones and jadecolor blacknumber 1
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Plants

Soybeanblack soybeanginsengastragalus rootmulberrytribulusaloerubber tree (ficus)all plants with thorns
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Planets & Natural Elements

Neptune, a black hole, solar eclipse, the ascending lunar node, spring rain and morning dew, freezing ice, seas and oceans, islands.

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Feng Shui & Buildings

Irrigation channels, a well, bath and toilet, basement, warehouse, court shrine, back door. In Feng Shui, the incoming dragon (the Qi pulse).

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Professional & Social Roles

Scholarlawyerhermitpsychologistsurveyordiverdetectivesecret agentfishermanchild
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Personality Traits

Honest, straightforward, loving and passionate, loyal to old friendships, sensitive, quiet; can be reserved or slow to open up despite great inner depth and hidden potential.

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Industries & Career Energy

Advisory workmanagement and controldesigndrafting plans and strategyinvestigation and surveyingsecret plansthe wedding daystorage
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Body Parts & Organs

Kidneysreproductive systemears and hearingcerebrumbones and skeletonfeetbalance systemmemorysaliva
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Animals & Symbols

Penguinotterpolar bearmartenpigoysterabaloneseagulltadpolefishing netspirit levelwater filterumbrellatentbrush and inkoffering moneydetergentpickled foodspasswords and secret codescolor bluenumber 1
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Plants

Plum blossomnarcissuscamelliasnow lotusfigwort rootasparagus rootophiopogonwood sorrelwater cloveralgae
Tibetan Perspective

Water in the Tibetan Five Buddha Families

Buddha familyAmoghasiddhi (Karma family)
DirectionNorth
Seed letterཨཱཿ AH
ColorGreen
QualityProtection, activity and mind

From the Health Perspective

Water governs fluidity and cohesion: blood, body fluids, the tongue and the sense of taste. It plays a role in digestion, nutrient transport and waste elimination, as food is broken down and nutrients are carried through the bloodstream.

Water also supports the body’s natural detoxification and is associated with tears, sweat and other protective fluids. A well-balanced Water element supports physical and mental health; an imbalance can contribute to conditions such as edema or dehydration, and in emotional terms is linked to laziness, dullness or a lack of clarity.

Water Around Us

Objects, places and people that carry Water energy. Tap any photo to see it larger.

Is Water your Day Master?

Find your Day Master element and whether it is weak or strong, then learn how to personalize your space.