“If you understand the five elements, you understand yourself. Today's fortune is created by me”
The five elements, made up of wood (목), fire (화), earth (토), metal (금), and water (수), are an important principle in Tongyang philosophy that explains humans and nature. While a person's traits cannot be simply categorized into just five types, the five elements symbolize the energy that constitutes all things, through which one can analyze individual temperament and fortune. If one deeply understands the five elements, insights about the world, including oneself, will become clearer. Today's fortune serves not just as a prediction but as a guideline for the day I am shaping. I hope this serves as a starting point for making better decisions.
Today is the Gyeongmi day (계미일) in the Eulsa year (을사년) and the Gimy month (기묘월). Gyeongmi day is a complex day where water generates wood (수생목) and earth overcomes water (토극수) coexist. If the water (계수) of Gyeongmi day fails to perform its role, there is a risk of imbalance. Therefore, rather than taking on too many tasks, it’s a day to handle only what's necessary and know when to let things slide.
Below are today's fortunes for each of the five elements.
● Wood (목) element today's fortune, “Don't get uprooted”
It is a day when various attempts may lead to many hardships. However, trees that endure rain and wind inevitably become stronger. It is not a day to expect strong results, such as strengthening relationships with those around you or gaining financial benefit. Therefore, it should be a day to learn more during the process.
Gyeongmi day (계미일) has a strong energy of wood (목), while external constraints also play a role. Water (계수) generates wood (목), but the humid energy of earth (미토) harms wood, and the hidden fire (정화) and serpentine fire (사화) burn wood, making it difficult for wood (목) to maintain its original balance.
● Fire (화) element today's fortune, “Yesterday's ally may be today's enemy”
What was helpful until yesterday may act as an obstacle today. Rather than relying on those around you, it's more important to actively improve the situation. Be careful not to get backstabbed by trusting those nearby too much.
The steam of water (계수) that has evaporated in the heat of earth (미토) can make wood (목) damp. For fire (화), it is necessary to burn wood (목) to gain energy, but the overall humidity is high, preventing it from playing its role. Therefore, it’s essential to use energy thoughtfully as it may become inadvertently sluggish.
● Earth (토) element today's fortune, “Don't hurt those around you”
Today, by trying to protect myself, I may unintentionally hurt those around me. The likelihood of causing mental pain is higher than physical pain, and I might inflict indirect wounds without even realizing it. It's crucial to be more considerate of those around me today.
Excess earth (토) holding water (수) is a heavy energy. It may become like a swamp that absorbs everything that comes close while not expressing emotions. Even the energies of Eulsa (을사) and Gimy (기묘) that can still take root in earth (토) may find it hard to settle.
● Metal (금) element today's fortune, “Have a cautious day”
Everything may feel like sitting at a negotiation table mixed with emotions today. Even simple matters could become blocked. If you force progress too hard, resistance may arise, and if you yield too much, the chances of incurring a loss increase, so a careful and moderate attitude is very important.
Today may add sharp and cold energy while earth (미토) warms water (계수). Although it is needed for the metal (금) element, you may also lose too much energy in the process. If the power of metal (금) weakens, the resolve may diminish, turning easy tasks into difficult ones.
● Water (수) element today's fortune, “Tap on the bridge before crossing”
A day that starts lightly but could escalate into serious matters. By the time you notice that something feels off, it may already be too late. While it’s a day of good fortune, taking on tasks that are too burdensome is not advisable. Remember to tap on the bridge before crossing.
It is a day when you can support the evaporating water (계수) with energy. The water (수) energy may revive and generate the wood (목) energy of the year and month. However, if wood (목) grows excessively, it may collapse the weak earth (미토), so it’s important to regulate the balance.
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