What are the directions of fire, water and soil in Jin Mu?

Characteristics of golden wood fire, water, earth, northwest, northeast, south and middle wood: sunrise in the east, similar to wood. The ancients called it "the wood is straight." "Straight" actually refers to the growth form of trees, which are straight branches that extend upward and around. Therefore, things with growth, rising and smooth functions or characteristics belong to wood.

Characteristics of fire: it is hot in the south, similar to fire. The ancients called it "adding fuel to the fire." "Shang Yan" means that fire has the characteristics of warmth and rising. So what is warm and uplifting belongs to fire.

Soil characteristics: the Central Plains is fertile and similar to soil. The ancients called it "soil and crops", which means that soil has the function of planting and harvesting crops. Therefore, things with biochemical and bearing functions belong to soil. Therefore, there is a saying that "soil carries four lines" and "soil is the mother of all things".

Characteristics of gold; The sun sets, like gold. The ancients called it "the golden jade is outside, and the defeat is among them." "From the skin" means "change". Everything that has cleanliness, depression and astringency belongs to gold.

Characteristics of water: it is cold in the north, similar to water. The ancients said, "Water is moist." It means that the water is wet and downward. Everything that is cold, moist and flowing downwards belongs to water.