The Five Elements are the foundation of creation and the root of human relations. All things are endowed with their transformation, and all spirits are connected through them. They originate from Yin and Yang, disperse into essence and form, encompass heaven and earth, and stretch to the obscure and the clear. The meridians of Zi, Wu, Mao, and You form the latitude and longitude. The eight winds and six rhythms set the standards. Therefore, heaven has five degrees to reveal its images, and earth has five materials for practical use...
