The new week begins with Well Spring Water – a clear spring deep underground, cool, pure, and never running dry. Today‘s energy is calm yet pulls you inward. Water dominates – good for introspection, rest, and quiet sinking. Don‘t rush to act; first let your mind settle. The water will bring the answers to you.

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

Black foods (black beans, black sesame, seaweed, mushrooms), light soups, hydrating fruits (watermelon, grapes). Avoid salty, processed foods.

Good for meditation, journaling, or sitting quietly. Let thoughts come and go like ripples on water. Not ideal for big decisions or arguments.

Use the God of Wealth Chicken‑Heart Cup to brew white tea or light oolong. The water tone aligns with today‘s energy. Place a small gourd beside your cup – Earth holds Water here, giving your scattered thoughts a gentle container. As you sip, imagine cool water rising from deep underground – steady, quiet, always there.

May the well inside you never run dry. Today is for listening quietly, not for loud action – the answers are already flowing toward you.

Roof Earth is the soil of city walls and rooftops – solid, supported, a bridge between heaven and earth. It carries the steadiness of Earth with a view from above. Today‘s energy is calm and grounded. Water recedes, Earth takes command – good for laying foundations, starting new things, and steady progress. Not a day for impatience.

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

Yellow foods (pumpkin, corn, millet, sweet potato), mildly sweet flavors. A hearty, warm meal. Avoid raw, cold dishes.

Good for planning, organizing, and laying foundations. Start one small, solid thing – a new habit, a clean desk, a first draft. Avoid rushing.

Use the Three Powers Ruyi Covered Bowl to brew ripe pu‘er or dark tea (Earth nature). Pour slowly; watch the deep color – it reminds you that good things take time. Place a gourd on your desk – its round belly collects your scattered thoughts and anchors your focus.

May you stand on solid ground today, like a roof that shelters what matters. Build slowly, and trust the foundation you‘re laying.

Roof Earth continues, today with even deeper Earth energy – like an old wall holding old tiles, stable and gathering. Good for finishing, checking, and solidifying what you‘ve achieved. Not a day for bold moves. At this mid‑year juncture, gather well and hold steady.

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

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

Ideal for finishing tasks, tidying your space, and reviewing what you‘ve done this week. Take stock before moving forward.

Use the Three Powers Ruyi Covered Bowl to brew aged tangerine‑peel white tea. The gentle citrus lifts the heaviness without disturbing Earth‘s stability – a perfect companion for a day of quiet completion. As you pour, imagine each drop carrying away something you no longer need.

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

Thunder‑and‑Lightning Fire is the power of heaven‘s thunder and earth‘s spark – fast, fierce, but short‑lived. Today Fire rises suddenly, bringing high energy but also irritability. Perfect for cutting through tangled problems quickly, but watch that you don‘t get burned by your own impulse. Strike fast, then retreat.

Red, orange, purple (Fire colors), with green (Wood) as support. Avoid black or dark blue (Water overcomes Fire).

Bitter flavors (bitter melon, chrysanthemum tea, black coffee) to drain excess Fire. Green vegetables support Wood. Stay very hydrated. Avoid spicy, fried food – they would add more Fire.

Good for quick decisions, urgent tasks, or outdoor energy release. Watch your temper – today‘s Fire burns fast. Finish one thing you‘ve been avoiding, then step away.

Do not burn incense today – it would add more Fire. Instead, use a wide‑opening tea cup to brew green tea or white tea. Let the tea cool slightly before drinking – a small practice in cooling down. The wide opening symbolizes openness without heat. Let the tea soothe your mind before you act.

May your action be swift but not reckless, like a summer storm that passes quickly – leaving behind clean air, not ash.

Thunder‑and‑Lightning Fire continues, but today the fire subsides slightly – though its remaining force should not be taken lightly. The Fire has turned from raging flames to warm embers, which is the best time to push things to completion. Good for finishing, executing, and landing projects.

Red, orange, purple, with green or brown. Add a touch of yellow (Earth) to anchor the Fire. Avoid black.

Light green vegetables, bitter greens, cooling soups. Stay away from heavy meats and deep‑fried foods. Drink plenty of water.

Good for finishing what you started earlier this week. Push that project across the finish line. Not ideal for starting new, long‑term commitments.

Use a celadon or green‑glazed tea cup to brew green tea, and drink water from a water‑lily mouth cup – one sip at a time. The green glaze echoes Wood (which generates Fire, but gently), and the tea‘s fresh bitterness drains excess heat. Hold the cup with both hands – feel the warmth present but not burning. That‘s the balance for today.

May the remaining Fire in your chest be warm enough to finish, but not hot enough to burn. Complete well, then rest.

Pine‑Cypress Wood – evergreen, standing strong through frost. The third lunar month ends here, and Wood energy re‑emerges from the embers of Fire. Today‘s energy turns towards growth and expansion. Though summer has begun, the resilience of pine remains. Good for going out, socializing, and stretching your body and mind. Not a day for staying closed in.

Green, cyan, light blue (Wood colors), with black or dark gray (Water feeds Wood). Avoid white, gold (Metal overcomes Wood).

Leafy greens (asparagus, spinach, broccoli, snap peas), fresh salads. Slightly sour flavors help Wood flow. Light, fresh foods. Avoid heavy meat and dairy.

Perfect for outdoor walks, social gatherings, or a visit to the park. Stretch your body, breathe deeply, and let the weekend start with ease. Not ideal for staying indoors all day.

Use a celadon or green‑glazed tea cup to brew jasmine tea or light oolong. The green glaze speaks to Wood‘s fresh energy, and the floral scent opens your chest like a breeze through pine branches. Light a clean sandalwood incense stick (Wood nature). Watch the smoke rise slowly, like thoughts drifting away. The question that has been circling your mind might find its own answer.

Like the pine that stays green through every season, may you find your own resilience – rooted deeply, yet reaching out to life.

Pine‑Cypress Wood continues, closing the week with Wood energy. It is the first day of the fourth lunar month – a new moon, new wood, good for breaking the old and welcoming the new. After Li Xia, Wood tilts toward expansive growth. Today‘s energy is clean and stretching – good for starting, planting, building new habits or relationships. Not a day for clinging to old things or refusing change.

Green, light green, teal, with black or navy. Avoid white and bright gold.

Leafy greens, sprouts, water‑rich fruits (cucumber, pear). Light vegetarian meals. Avoid strong spices and deep‑fried foods.

Great for starting something new – a hobby, a conversation, a page in your journal. Open a window in the morning and let fresh air in. Write down one intention for the coming week.

Use a celadon cup to brew oolong tea – a balance between Wood‘s lift and calm presence. As you drink, look at a plant if you have one nearby, or simply imagine the green of a forest. Let the last sips of the week remind you: growth doesn‘t have to be loud. Sometimes it‘s just a small green shoot, quietly appearing.

May the new week find you not perfect, but willing to grow. Like the pine that never stops reaching, move forward with quiet hope.