I never read this book but saw the movie. That movie totally reminded me of growing up in a typical Chinese family (I am from Hong Kong). So totally relatible.
Wood is one of the 5 elements, others being metal, water, fire, earth. When you have too much of 1 or 2 elements, you'll want to balance it with others. I know my son has lots of water, so my fortune-teller told me he needs wood. I have too much earth (I'm very principle-oriented and need to bend), and I lack metal and water. OK, how you determine what you have or lack, depends on your birth year, month, date, and time. Trust me, I don't know how to look it up (you need an almanac) but that's what my fortune-teller told me. Sorry, can't be of more help. I know there are information out there, quite possibly only on Chinese websites. I do read Chinese, but it's quite a lengthy research.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Chinese Elements
In a previous post where I discussed "The Joy Luck Club", Bonnie had been talking about the quote from Amy Tan and wondering about wood and the various elements in Chinese tradition and lore. Not being Chinese I really didn't know...but the "joy" of the internet is that other readers often have the knowledge and the answers. The following is from Theresa, who left a comment on that post -- with my thanks!
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2 comments:
Wow that is interesting Sherry!
You learn something every day.
Makes me want to go back and read some of my old astrology books. I can't remember what element I am.
I'll have to read that book (Joy luck club)..always heard it was good.
very interesting!
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