"The South generates heat which produces Fire, which gives rise to Bitter, which nourishes the Heart". Nei Jing.

Fire ascends and warms.

• The season of the year associated with this movement is summer.
• Related to the functions of: dispersion, release, expansion.
• Climate: Heat. Ascends, dilates, activates, brings to the surface.
• Color: Red.
• Flavor: Bitter.
• Emotion: Joy. Dispersion. Creativity.
• Belong to Fire C, MC and their entrails ID and TR.
• Fire is the Emperor: it is there to enjoy and should not be disturbed. In excess it can give an arrogant and proud attitude.

Relationships

• "Mother" of: Earth
• "Son" of: Wood
• Controls: Metal
• Controlled by: Water

Pathology

• Pathology according to the Five Elements

Excess

1. Water insufficient in its reserve function, does not control Fire.
2. Excess of Fire attacks Metal, does not let it descend and interiorize. If Metal weakens, it cannot generate enough Water and it will not be able to control Fire.
3. Earth weak does not nourish Metal. Metal insufficient in its interiorizing function, Water does not reserve and does not control Fire.

Deficiency

1. Water insufficient does not nourish Wood, lack of energy for expansion.
2. Excess of Water attacks Fire.