Wood element (木) symbolizes life, growth, and compassion. 仁 (Rén) is the impulse to expand outward and connect, like a tree reaching to sunlight. In human relations, it manifests as empathy, nurturing, and kindness. In governance, it means a ruler who lets people flourish naturally. → Essence: Generative, life-giving, flexible. → Imbalance: Overgrowth or sentimentality without boundaries.
