"Five Movements and Six Energies: Birthdate Determines One's Constitution"

An individual's innate constitution is intricately connected to the concept of "Five Movements and Six Energies," which are linked to the atmospheric conditions prevailing at the time of birth.

"Five Movements and Six Energies," often referred to as "运气" (Yunqi), encompass the interplay of five phases: Ding and Ren (Wood), Wu and Gui (Fire), Jia and Ji (Earth), Yi and Geng (Metal), and Bing and Xin (Water). Simultaneously, it involves the transition of six climatic energies: Jueyin Wind-Wood, Shaoyin Bright-Fire, Shaoyang Lesser-Yang-Fire, Taiyin Damp-Earth, Yangming Dry-Metal, and Taiyang Cold-Water.
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A person's health is not solely a result of genetic inheritance and social surroundings but is fundamentally influenced by natural factors, namely, the time and place of birth.

To illustrate, one's constitutional predisposition is determined by the atmospheric conditions prevalent at the time of birth, effectively stamping them with the characteristics of that particular moment in time. The inherent constitution can be ascertained based on the last digit of the lunar birth year.

For individuals born in years ending with the digit 1, their constitution tends to exhibit signs of deficient Water, such as a tendency towards reduced perspiration and scanty menstrual flow. This indicates Kidney Water insufficiency, which can also affect the Liver Wood element. Remedies involve fortifying the Kidneys with black-colored foods like sesame, black beans, and black fungus, or using herbal supplements like Liuwei Dihuang Wan and Wujibaifeng Wan.[..]