The new week begins with Flatlands Wood – wood that stays close to the earth, not striving for the sky but endlessly alive. After Grain Buds, Wood energy turns toward quiet expansion. It’s a good day to plant a small “seed” for yourself – a new habit, a page of notes, the beginning of something you’ve thought about for a long time. Don’t aim for too much; grow from the smallest details.

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

Leafy greens (spinach, lettuce, pea shoots), fresh salad, lightly stir‑fried asparagus. A little sourness is good (Wood likes sour). Light vegetarian meals. Avoid greasy, heavy meat.

Sit quietly for five minutes. Write down the three things you most want to do, then pick only the lightest one to start today. Like a small sapling, you don’t need to rush – just keep growing.

Use a wide‑mouth porcelain cup to brew jasmine tea or pre‑rain Longjing. Wood naturally stretches upward; the floral scent will carry away the morning drowsiness. Place a small incense holder beside you – you don’t need to light it today. Leaving it empty is also a “Wood” attitude: giving air and mood space to grow.

May you be like a green tree on flat ground – not rushing to touch the sky, but never stopping to grow.

Wall Earth – the soil of walls, solid, supported, connecting what is above and below. Today’s Earth energy is heavy and grounding, good for building foundations – a framework at work, a small “ground‑level” task in life. Don’t be greedy. Doing one thing solidly is more meaningful than doing ten things halfway.

Yellow, brown, beige (Earth colors), with white or gold (Earth feeds Metal). Avoid green (Wood overcomes Earth).

Yellow foods (pumpkin, millet, sweet potato, corn), warm porridge or stew. Avoid raw, cold dishes.

Set a “one‑brick today” rule: complete only one small thing that has lasting value – organize a document, finish a letter, clean your desk. Earth likes steadiness; one thing is enough.

Use a brown glazed gaiwan to brew ripe pu’er or aged black tea (Earth nature). Earth’s power takes time. Pour slowly and watch the dark tea swirl. Place a small gourd on your desk – its round belly holds your scattered thoughts and steadies your mind.

May you stand on solid ground today, like a wall that shuts out restlessness and keeps only what truly matters.

Wall Earth continues, today with deeper Earth energy, like an old wall holding old tiles – stable and gathering. May 27th, one week after Grain Buds, things begin to take shape. The focus shifts from “movement” to “stability”. Good for finishing, checking, and consolidating what you have already achieved. Not a day for chasing too many new things.

Yellow, beige, brown, with white or gold. Avoid bright red, orange, purple.

Root vegetables (potato, yam, lotus root), warm soup, millet porridge. Comfort food that feels like home. Avoid raw, cold dishes.

Do a “mid‑week check‑in”: review what you did on Monday and Tuesday, and finish what you left undone. Don’t rush ahead – first make sure the ground beneath you is solid.

Use earthy‑toned teaware to brew aged tangerine‑peel white tea. The gentle citrus lifts the heaviness without disturbing Earth’s stability – a perfect companion for a quiet closing day. As you pour, imagine each drop carrying away something you no longer need. Touch the little gourd on your desk – its smooth warmth reminds you that a grounded heart never panics.

May you close what needs to be closed today, and may the space you clear be filled with ease – not more things.

Foil Metal is thin, noble gold that adheres to surfaces. Today’s Metal energy first appears – not heavy and drastic, but light and precise, like a “finishing touch”. Good for polishing details, cutting through knots, and putting a beautiful “full stop” on something. Use your energy wisely. Only work on the one or two things that truly need your “touch of gold”.

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

White foods (tofu, snow fungus, white radish, lotus seeds). A little sweetness is fine (Earth feeds Metal), but not greasy. Avoid grilled or deep‑fried foods.

Pick one “small but important” detail from what you are doing, and spend time polishing it. When you are done, say “done” to the air – this is called “gently applying gold leaf, calming the heart.”

Use a white‑glazed teapot or a small silver‑rimmed porcelain cup to brew aged white tea or light oolong. The white glaze echoes the lightness of Metal, and the silver rim is the finishing touch. Today you can light a cone incense – light white sandalwood or herbal incense are good choices. Keep the smoke gentle; Metal energy prefers purity over heaviness.

May you add a layer of “gold leaf” to the corners of your daily life – not for showing off, but as a gesture of respect toward yourself.

Foil Metal continues, today thinner but more translucent. It meets a Gui Mao day, so Wood energy quietly seeps in – a “metal‑wood sharpening” energy. Use the precision of Metal to carve out the growth of Wood. Take that one thing you’ve thought about for ages but never started, and take the very first, smallest step today.

White, light gray, gold, with green or cyan (Metal generates Wood mutually). Avoid bright red or purple.

White foods as the base, with a little leafy green on the side (balancing Metal and Wood). A bowl of white radish soup with a few lettuce leaves – simple and fresh. Avoid overly sweet or rich foods.

Find a “beginning” that you’ve been postponing for a long time – even just opening a document and writing one line, sending a message to a group, or uninstalling an app from your phone. Metal’s power is “starting”, not “finishing”.

Use a celadon cup to brew high‑mountain oolong. Celadon is the color of Wood (gentle), while the roasted fragrance of oolong continues the Metal energy. Place a simple incense holder beside you and light a clean stick of aloeswood – its warm, moist nature helps release Metal energy while moistening Wood, making today’s “start” both powerful and gentle.

May you pick up that long‑delayed small thing today and gently open it – you don’t have to finish it; opening it is already the best “gold leaf”.

Covered Lamp Fire – the fire of a lamp, warm but not dry, lighting a corner. Today’s Fire rises, not as a flame, but as the reassuring light of a candle. May 30th, summer nights grow longer. Covered Lamp Fire is like the warm glow under a lamp – perfect for sitting alone, sorting through your emotions, or holding a small “lamp ritual” for yourself.

Red, orange, burgundy, 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 the body release excess fire. Don’t overeat today – a small bowl of plain porridge with a side of bitter melon is enough. Avoid spicy, fried foods.

Find a quiet time tonight, turn off the main light, and light a small desk lamp or a candle. Sit for five to ten minutes, without reading or scrolling on your phone – just look at the light.

You can light incense today. Use a cone incense burner or a small incense holder to light a stick of gentle sandalwood or mugwort incense. Sandalwood is Wood (Wood feeds Fire), keeping the fire within a warm range. Brew a cup of white peony or silver needle white tea using a wide‑mouth cup so it cools quickly. Sip slowly, and let the day’s busyness settle in the lamplight and tea fragrance.

May there always be a small lamp in your life – not dazzling, but bright enough to light the little corner where you sit.

Covered Lamp Fire continues, closing the week with Fire. It is the 15th day of the fourth lunar month – a full moon night. Lamp light and moonlight reflect each other. Good for small gatherings, giving thanks, and planting a gentle thought for the coming week. The Sunday night lamp glows warmly, not too bright, just enough to light the start of next week.

Red, orange, purple, with green or brown. Avoid black.

Red date millet porridge, goji chrysanthemum tea, steamed vegetables. Eat until 70% full, no alcohol. Go with the Grain Buds spirit – not too much, not too cold.

Write down three small things you are grateful for this week – even “had a nice cup of tea on Monday” or “left work on time on Wednesday”. Then say “thank you” in your heart.

Use a light‑colored wide‑mouth cup to brew aged white tea. The golden, translucent tea soup looks like it has gathered all the light of the week. Place a small incense holder beside you – you don’t need to light it today. Leaving it empty is also a “lingering warmth of the lamp”: giving air and mood space to breathe.

May this week leave you with steadiness and a gentle warmth, not a busy blur. Next week, take it slowly.