AUTUMN

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and the Five Element Theory, Autumn is associated with the Metal Element

SEASON/ ORGAN

The Metal element season lasts from September 22nd, the first day of true Autumn, to November 7th when winter commences.
The Lungs (Yin) and Large Intestine (Yang) are the organs associated with the element of Metal.

CLIMATE

Dry is the climatic condition associated with Metal.
White and Grey are the colors associated with Metal.

Autumn Dao yin uses a set of exercises that are part of the practice of Dao Yin, a type of Qigong that involves breathing, stretching, twisting, and massaging to direct the flow of Qi.

Autumn Dao yin exercises are designed to help transition from the outward, active energy of summer (yang) to the reflective energy of Autumn (yin), focusing on letting go and gathering.

Daoist wisdom holds that emotions are stored in the body's tissues and organs, and that Autumn is a season to letting go of Grief and Sadness.

Working with the lungs during Autumn can help transform Grief into Righteousness and Courage.

Food items that are pungent (ginger) and spice are good to have in the diet during Autumn.

EMOTIONS

Grief and Rectitude are the emotions associated with Metal.
Courage is the spirit associated with Metal.

SENSES

Pungent is the taste associated with Metal.
Smell is the sense associated with Metal.
Metals characteristic is associated with courage, integrity and righteousness.