The Cardinal Points and the Five Elements System
| . | North . | South . | East . | West . | Center . |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Directions | back | front | left | right | center |
| Five Elements | water | fire | wood | metal | earth |
| Colors | black | red | green | white | yellow |
| Heavenly Creatures | tortoise | bird | dragon | tiger | qilin 麒麟 (mythical hooved chimerical creature) |
| Planets | Mercury | Mars | Jupiter | Venus | Saturn |
| Seasons | winter | summer | spring | autumn | long summer |
| Blood Circulation Organs | kidneys | heart | liver | lungs | spleen |
| Sensory Organs | ears | tongue | eyes | nose | lips |
| . | North . | South . | East . | West . | Center . |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Directions | back | front | left | right | center |
| Five Elements | water | fire | wood | metal | earth |
| Colors | black | red | green | white | yellow |
| Heavenly Creatures | tortoise | bird | dragon | tiger | qilin 麒麟 (mythical hooved chimerical creature) |
| Planets | Mercury | Mars | Jupiter | Venus | Saturn |
| Seasons | winter | summer | spring | autumn | long summer |
| Blood Circulation Organs | kidneys | heart | liver | lungs | spleen |
| Sensory Organs | ears | tongue | eyes | nose | lips |
Source: Chen (2009: 231)