The 5 rhythms represent an energy system that moves through and connects to other energy systems. It is an elegant framework for understanding human character, cycles, temperament, and illnesses. Chinese sages identified the 5 rhythms, water, wood, fire, earth and metal, by careful observation of the earth’s seasons and insights into nature and energy. While each of us contains all 5 rhythms, there are one or two rhythms that dominate or define our character corresponding to an energy vibration. During life, we experience different seasons of the year and different seasons or phases of life.
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