Spring

"As the days become warmer and brighter, nature rouses from her winter slumber and looks ahead to the new growth of spring. The Wood, which has been at rest, storing and concentrating its energy under a winter blanket, now bursts forth with new buds, new life piercing Earth's crust. The swelling Wood of spring initiates rebirth - a surge of rising energy, like the young lamb staggering up to nurse, like the dandelion whose growing edge can burst through concrete if it must. Wood is the energy of youth and growth: a new beginning, a vision of a whole new cycle. The Wood energy of spring is an expression of life at its strongest.

"If we have followed nature's way and taken a winter rest, we too emerge into spring 'raring to go' with clear vision and a sense of purpose. This is the season to plant seeds for a future harvest, to look ahead and make new plans, formulate new ideas, make decisions, and
determine our direction for the coming year - and to take action."

- Neil Gumenick

This text is from Neil Gumenick's site - an amazing resource for information on Classical Five-Element Acupuncture.

For more information see The Center for Classical Five-Element Acupuncture in Seattle.