Why do we need a five elements water string in summer time?

In the heat of summer, the traditional Chinese culture of yin and yang provides us with a unique way to maintain health and balance. The five elements of “water” are cooling and moisturizing, which naturally complements the “fire” nature of summer. Wearing a bracelet with the five elements of water is not only a kind of decoration, but also a way to harmonize the body according to the philosophy of “Heaven and Man”.

I. The Five Elements and the Fire of Summer
Summer is fire
In the Five Elements system, summer corresponds to “fire”, which symbolizes heat, rising and exuberant yang energy. In the five elements system, summer corresponds to “fire”, which symbolizes the heat and exuberance of yang energy. In “Shangshu Hongfan”, it is said that “fire is said to be inflamed”, and at this time, the human body is prone to “yang-sheng-yin-deficiency” such as heart fire, irritable thirst, and other symptoms.

Water and fire, balance of yin and yang
“I Ching” emphasizes “water and fire” for the auspicious trigrams, that is, water (Kan) and fire (Li) mingled to achieve balance. In summer, supplementing “water” can inhibit excessive fire and relieve the discomfort caused by the summer heat, which is in line with the principle of Chinese medicine of “heat is cold”.

Second, the material and symbolism of the water bracelet
Water material

Black/blue gemstones: Obsidian, Aquamarine, corresponding to the color of the water line, signifying coolness and tranquility.

Flowing form: water drop or wave pattern carving, to strengthen the energy of “Run Down”.

Metal accessories: gold begets water (the five elements are mutually reinforcing), and silver trim enhances the flow of water energy.

Traditional Cultural Connotations of Water Virtues
The Tao Te Ching praises the flexibility and tolerance of water with the phrase “as good as water”. Wearing a water bracelet also reminds one of the meaning of calmness and softness, helping one to cope with summer anxiety with ease.

Practical Effects and Folklore Applications
Regulating Body and Mind
From the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine, water corresponds to the kidney and bladder meridians, and replenishment of water in summer can help prevent problems such as excessive sweating, insomnia and excessive dreaming.

Wisdom of “Heat” in Folklore
Ancient people often use water jade (crystal) to eliminate summer heat, such as the “Compendium of Materia Medica”, which states that crystals are “cold and non-toxic”, and modern people continue this tradition by using water jewelry, which has both aesthetic and practical values.

Enhancing Luck
Those who like water in their destiny (e.g., those who lack water in their eight characters), wearing a water chain in summer can harmonize the five elements of the qi field and enhance their personal luck.

Fourth, wear the advice
with the timing: daily morning wear, through the rising yang qi when the water moistening dry.

Taboo Note: Those who are cold are advised to wear a small amount of wood (green) jewelry to avoid overabundance of water.