If Wood represents growth and Fire represents transformation, Earth 土 represents nourishment, stability and support. Think about the role of soil. Seeds grow from it. Plants receive nourishment from it. Food ultimately comes from it. Earth provides the foundation that allows everything else to develop. Within the Five Elements 五行 framework, Earth is commonly associated with: 养 Nourishment 中 Centring 稳 Stability 承 Support 和 Harmony When we translate these ideas into food, Eart
