The new week begins with Thunder Fire – the power of heaven's thunder and earth's spark, swift, brief, yet explosively powerful, but today the fire is already waning – June approaches, and the heat gradually recedes. The 29th of the fifth lunar month, the last day of May, the energy carries the residual power of Thunder Fire and the momentum of farewell – a fitting time for “closure” – putting a final period on unfinished May tasks. Thunder Fire comes quickly and goes quickly – don't let its residual heat burn into tomorrow.

Red, orange, purple (Fire colors), with green or brown (Wood feeds Fire). Avoid large amounts of black (Water overcomes Fire).

Bitter melon, chrysanthemum tea, mung bean soup. A little bitterness helps release excess fire. Light closure today, no heavy meals. Avoid spicy, fried foods.

Do one “closing” thing: reply to the last few unread emails, sort out May's bills, or organize the papers piled on your desk. Thunder Fire's energy is “completion,” not “beginning.”

Use a Three Powers Li Fire Covered Bowl to brew white peony or high‑mountain oolong. Its open form aligns with Thunder Fire's “closing” energy – letting the last bit of heat quietly burn out in the tea. Light a stick of aloeswood – its warm, moist nature balances the dryness of Thunder Fire. Let the warmth of the tea and the fragrance of the incense help you wrap up May's lingering matters.

May your Thunder Fire burn away what needs to burn and leave behind what needs to remain.

Thunder Fire continues, today the heat gradually fades, on a Ji Chou day – the first day of the sixth lunar month, a day of breaking. The new month begins, the energy carries the lingering warmth of Thunder Fire and the potential to break the old and create the new. Suitable for “breaking” – shedding old habits, breaking through stagnation, doing what you've long wanted but never dared. Without breaking, there is no renewal; but after breaking, remember to leave yourself space to breathe.

Red, orange, purple, with green or brown. Avoid large amounts of black.

Bitter melon, chrysanthemum tea, mung bean soup. Light meals. Avoid spicy, fried foods.

Do one “unconventional” thing: walk a path you've never taken, try a dish you've never ordered, or delete an app you've kept on your phone for ages but never opened. Thunder Fire's energy is “breaking,” not “repairing.”

Continue with the Three Powers Li Fire Covered Bowl, today you can switch to a light oolong. Its open form, combined with the “breaking” energy, lets you drink the last sip of Thunder Fire in the tea. Place a Haosheng Incense Burner beside you, unlit – emptiness is also an attitude of “breaking”: leaving space for the new.

Be like Thunder Fire – break when you need to break, and gather when you need to gather.

Pine Wood is wood that stays green year‑round and never withers in frost – in its flexibility lies firmness, in its drooping lies resilience. Today energy shifts from Fire to Wood – the heat and dryness of Thunder Fire recedes, and the coolness of Pine Wood rises, like a summer rain in the afternoon. The 2nd of the sixth lunar month, wood energy is just beginning, suitable for “rooting” – not rushing outward, but first stabilizing your roots. Pine Wood is not impatient; it knows its direction.

Green, dark green, cyan (Wood colors), with black or dark gray (Water nourishes Wood). Avoid too much white or gold (Metal overcomes Wood).

Leafy greens (spinach, lettuce, pea shoots), yam porridge, mung bean soup. Light, cooling foods to give your body a sense of moisture. Avoid greasy, heavy meat.

Find a quiet place, close your eyes, and take five deep breaths. Pine Wood's energy is “rooting” – you don't need to do anything, just allow yourself to be steady and still.

Use a Square and Round One‑Mouth Cup to brew jasmine tea or light oolong. Wood stretches naturally; floral scent opens the chest. Place a Bamboo Leaf Incense Holder beside you, unlit – emptiness is also Wood's attitude: giving air and mood space to grow. The bamboo leaf shape itself carries the pine‑like strength and uprightness.

Be like Pine Wood – this summer, root deeply and stand tall.

Pine Wood continues, on a Xin Mao day, wood energy still abundant. The 3rd of the sixth lunar month, Pine Wood becomes dense and stable – it does not sway with the wind like willow; it stands unmoved. Today's energy carries the inclusivity and protection of Pine Wood – suitable for companionship, listening, giving. Pine Wood does not grow only for itself – it provides shade for passersby in the summer heat. Good for doing something that “makes others feel safe.”

Green, light green, bamboo green (Wood colors), with black or dark gray (Water nourishes Wood). Avoid white, gold (Metal overcomes Wood).

Leafy greens, pea sprout soup, yam porridge. Light meals to give your body a cooling sensation. Avoid greasy, heavy meat.

Do one small “altruistic” thing today: pour water for a colleague, cook a meal for family, or simply listen carefully to someone until they finish speaking. Pine Wood's energy is “shelter,” not “taking.”

Use a Celadon Cup to brew silver needle white tea or aged white tea. Celadon's warmth echoes the inclusivity of the forest, white tea's sweetness like a breeze under the shade. Place a Wenchang Incense Holder beside you; today you can light a stick of sandalwood, letting the fragrance burn slowly, unhurried. Sandalwood belongs to Wood – wood feeds fire, but sandalwood's warmth does not add dryness; it only deepens the sheltering presence of Pine Wood.

Be like Pine Wood – growing for yourself, yet providing shade for all who pass by.

Long Water is the image of an endlessly flowing river – winding, inexhaustible. Today energy shifts from Wood to Water – from the strength of Pine Wood, Long Water emerges, carrying the length and softness of a river. The 4th of the sixth lunar month, water energy begins to rise, suitable for “flowing” – not rushing to the sea, but maintaining forward movement. Long Water is not impatient, like a river that knows its direction – not rushing to the sea, yet never ceasing to flow.

Black, dark blue, navy (Water colors), with white or gold (Metal generates Water). Avoid yellow, brown (Earth overcomes Water).

Black rice porridge, lotus root soup, pears or water chestnuts. Today is for sipping water slowly, not gulping. Avoid raw, cold, spicy.

Find a quiet place in the afternoon, use your Water‑Lily Mouth Cup to slowly pour a cup of warm water. Don't rush to drink – first listen to the sound of the water. The rhythm of water is the most natural breathing regulator.

Use a Water‑Lily Mouth Cup to brew aged white tea or white peony. The cup's shape recalls a water vessel, carrying water's gentleness. Place a Wenqu Crown Incense Burner beside you, unlit – just smell the tea fragrance. Water doesn't like to be disturbed; stillness itself is a kind of strength.

May your Long Water know its direction, but never rush to arrive.

Long Water continues, today water energy remains abundant, on a Gui Si day – the opening day of the sixth month, water nourishing all things. The 5th of the sixth lunar month, Long Water becomes broad and calm, like a great river entering the plains – unhurried, yet holding immense power. Suitable for “gathering” – accumulating strength, preparing for the next phase. The opening day is good for beginning, not for closing – suitable for starting new plans, habits, and relationships.

Black, dark gray, navy, with white or light gray. Avoid bright yellow and brown.

Black rice porridge, lotus root soup, pears or water chestnuts. Today for “replenishing fluids” – not heavy supplementation, but gentle moisturizing. Avoid raw, cold, spicy.

Start something you've wanted to do but have been putting off – even if it's just opening a document and writing one line, sending a message to a group, or uninstalling an app from your phone. Long Water's energy is “beginning,” not “finishing.”

Continue with the Water‑Lily Mouth Cup, today you can brew silver needle white tea. Place a Wenchang Incense Holder beside you, unlit, letting its shape quietly accompany you. The lines of the holder themselves flow like ripples, calming the mind just by looking at them.

Be like Long Water – once you begin, don't stop.

Gravel Metal is the first form of metal, hidden within stone. Today energy shifts from Water to Metal – in the flow of Long Water, Gravel Metal quietly emerges, like golden grains of sand left behind after the river retreats. The 6th of the sixth lunar month, metal closes this week – Gravel Metal is not as sharp as Sword Metal; it is gold hidden in stone. Suitable for review, summary, and preparing for the week ahead. Gravel Metal doesn't need to be seen, but it needs to be felt.

White, light gold, silver, light gray (Metal colors), with black or blue (Metal generates Water). Avoid red, purple (Fire overcomes Metal).

White foods (tofu, white radish, lotus seeds, snow fungus). Light and simple. Avoid grilled or deep‑fried foods.

Write down three things you accomplished this week – even small ones, like “closed a task on Monday” or “took five deep breaths on Wednesday.” Gravel Metal's energy is “seeing value,” not “staring at the surface.”

Use a Zhao Ye Chicken‑Heart Cup to brew silver needle white tea or aged white tea. The cup's inward shape is perfect for “hiding metal” – Gravel Metal doesn't need to rush to shine. Place a Haosheng Incense Burner beside you; light a stick of sandalwood, letting it burn slowly, unhurried. Gravel Metal needs to be sensed, not shown off – the burner's warmth and sandalwood's purity are the best way to sense it.

Be like Gravel Metal – don't rush to shine, but know your own worth.