Winter Human Energy Selection Guide
Season of Birth
Winter: December ~ February (following year)
Winter: Winter Solstice (270°) → Spring Equinox (360°/0°)
Northern Hemisphere: Around December 22 ~ Around March 20 (following year)
Southern Hemisphere: Around June 21 ~ Around September 23
Characteristics
Winter-born individuals tend to have introverted personalities and overthink. Cultivating an optimistic mindset is essential, and they should interact more with people strong in Fire and Earth elements (enthusiastic, steady).
Five Elements Accessories & Directions
Balancing the Five Elements, Supplementing Fire to Warm the Energy
Supplementing Fire: Winter is cold, with strong Water and weak Fire. Use "Fire" to regulate and warm the energy (Fire warms Water and generates Earth to control Water).
Colors: Wear warm-toned clothing like red, purple, and orange.
Direction: Choose living/working environments in the south or with ample sunlight.
Accessories: Wear Fire-element accessories like red agate, garnet, and amber.
Lifestyle Habits: Moderate sun exposure, hot springs, and warm lighting.
Supplementing Earth: Earth controls Water and stabilizes its flow (if Earth is weak, Water overflows and Wood floats). Use yellow and brown colors, wear citrine or ceramic accessories.
Aromatherapy & Plant Healing
Emotional & Stress Regulation:
Stress Relief/Anti-Anxiety:
Lavender: Linalool enhances GABA activity (inhibitory neurotransmitter), significantly reduces anxiety scores (clinically proven), and lowers cortisol.
Rose: Citronellol regulates serotonin pathways, alleviating sadness (often used in postpartum depression therapy).
Chamomile: Chamazulene balances mood swings.
Anti-Depression/Uplifting:
Citrus (Neroli, Bergamot): Limonene activates the prefrontal cortex, boosting positive emotions.
Jasmine: Indole compounds have antidepressant effects at low concentrations (opposite at high concentrations).
Sleep Improvement:
Lavender, Valerian: Enhance deep slow-wave sleep and reduce nighttime awakenings (EEG-confirmed).
Sound Therapy
Yu Tone (La) → Water → Kidneys: Relieves waist/knee soreness, strengthens the urinary system.
Insomnia/Dreaminess: Yu Tone (Water, calms kidneys), "Plum Blossom Trilogy" or "Wild Geese Descend on Sandbank" induces delta-wave sleep rhythm and regulates melatonin.
Personalized Matching: Choose tones based on constitution (e.g., those with Yin deficiency and Fire excess should use Zhi Tone cautiously).
Sound Pressure Control: Healing volume should be 40-60 dB (equivalent to light rain), avoiding auditory fatigue.
Wellness
Strengthening Yang Energy, Balancing Cold-Dampness
Exercise: Outdoor activities, running, yoga, etc., to boost Yang energy.
Diet: Eat warming foods (ginger, red dates, longan, lamb), avoid raw/cold foods.
Home: Keep interiors dry and warm, avoid damp/cold environments.
For winter-born individuals, the core of destiny adjustment lies in "dispelling cold, warming the energy, and stabilizing the foundation." Supplementing Fire is the top priority (warmth, vitality), Earth is a key support (controlling Water, stability), guiding Water flow (wisdom, movement) rather than amplifying it, while also focusing on heart, kidney, spleen, and stomach health. Always tailor plans to individual birth charts and actively apply adjustments in daily life.