Summer
Summer is the time to relax, have fun, connect with others. The essence of Summer is warmth, expressed in the climate and reflected in our emotions.
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Fire is the element associated with the season. The heart, small intestine, pericardium and “triple heater” revitalize during this season, impacting communication, discernment and circulation.
Spirit Gate
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The seventh acupuncture point on the Heart meridian brings stability and security to body, mind and spirit.
Inner Frontier Gate
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The sixth point on the Pericardium meridian addresses the heartfelt searching of our inner world.
The chart below displays the correspondences of the five seasons:
FIVE ELEMENTS | Wood | Fire | Earth | Metal | Water |
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Seasons | Spring | Summer | Late Summer | Autumnn | Winter |
Zang/Yin Organs | Liver | Heart | Spleen | Lung | Kidney |
Fu/Yang Organs | Gallbladder | Small Intestine | Stomach | Large Intestine | Bladder |
Directions | East | South | Middle | West | North |
Tastes | Sour | Bitter | Sweet | Pungent | Salty |
Tissues | Tendons | Vessels | Muscles | Skin/Hair | Bones |
Colors | Green | Red | Yellow | White | Blue/Black |
Sense Organs | Eye | Tongue | Mouth | Nose | Ear |
For more information on the Summer season check out the links below:
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