The Wood Element
The three months of spring are
called springing up
and unfolding.
The Fire Element
The three months of summer
are called prospering and
developing the flower
The Earth Element
The season of Late Summer.
This is the time of slowing down,
a period of descent,
The Metal Element
The three months of Autumn are called
plentiful and balancing
The Qi of heaven becomes pressing,
The Water Element
The three months of winter
Are called closing and storing.
Water freezes, earth cracks.