Metal's Essence
Corresponds to "resolute decision-making" and "resource abundance"——
- Metal deficiency manifests as chronic people-pleasing and indecisiveness
Signs of Metal Deficiency:
I. Personality Traits
- Petty decision paralysis (restaurant/clothing choices)
- Low stress tolerance: Easily depressed by trivial criticism
- Weak boundaries: Frequently exploited by others
- Rambling speech; slow learning curve
II. Physical Signals
- Persistent dry skin: Seasonal flaking, unresponsive to lotions (Lungs govern skin)
- Shallow breathing: Shortness of breath climbing stairs, mask discomfort
- Weak voice projection: Frequent "Can you speak louder?" requests
- Chronic allergies: Recurrent rhinitis/urticaria
III. Fortune Patterns
- Career: Unfair blame | Repeated promotion misses Execution loopholes (inadequate detail control)
- Wealth: Exhausting earnings | Financial pitfalls Unrecovered loans
- Relationships: Attracting dependent partners (Law of attraction imbalance) Post-breakup entanglements
Critical Alerts
- Dislike of metallic sounds (Elemental energy rejection)
- Seasonal autumn depression
- Lost/allergic reactions to gold/silver jewelry
Self-Check Score
- 3 matches: Mild deficiency (Daily maintenance)
- 6 matches: Moderate deficiency (Urgent correction)
- 9 matches: Severe deficiency (Bazi adjustment + behavioral intervention)
Optimal Metal-Boosting Period: 45 days after Autumn Equinox!
Metal-Boosting Methods:
1. Color Therapy (Metal: white/gold/silver)
- Clothing: White, beige, champagne, metallic fabrics
- Accessories: Gold/platinum/silver jewelry
- Daily items: White phone cases, metal stationery, silver thermoses
2. Dietary Adjustment (Pungent & white foods)
- Pungent foods: Ginger, garlic, onions, radish, mustard (Metal governs pungency)
- White foods: Lily bulb, yam, lotus seeds, tremella, almonds (Lung-nourishing)
- High-protein: Chicken, duck, soy milk (Strengthen lung defense)
- Beverages: White tea, chrysanthemum tea, honey water (Avoid iced)
3. Lifestyle Habits
- Breath Alchemy: 7:00-9:00 AM (Lung meridian hours) Practice "断 (Duàn)" breathing: Inhale 4s → Hold 4s → Exhale chanting "Duàn——" 8s Repeat 7 cycles (boosts blood oxygen 3%)
- Sleep discipline: Relax during 9-11 PM (Triple Burner hours); avoid late nights
- Exercise: Yoga, jogging, swimming (Improve lung capacity)
- Environment: Maximize ventilation; prevent dampness
4. Career & Environment
- Ideal fields: Finance, law, precision engineering, IT, healthcare, consulting
- Space alignment: West sector (Metal zone): Metal sculptures, brass items, white crystals Desk metal ornaments (e.g., brass horse, stainless decor) Maintain meticulous organization (Metal thrives on order)
5. Mindset & Social Habits
- Build decisiveness: Make minor choices instantly
- Boundary-setting: Practice saying "no"; protect time/resources
- Network with resolute individuals: Connect with logical, action-oriented peers
Note: Customize with Bazi analysis. Contraindicated if Metal conflicts with your chart. Medical issues require professional care.