Five Elements · Balance
Fifteen little cards about food, habits and emotions. Start with a 3-minute tutorial, then go with your gut and send each one to Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal or Water — every correct match lights up a balance bar.
No TCM knowledge needed — start with the easiest.
Five of the most obvious cards. Match them and learn the "why" instantly.
Timer starts. Send every card home using the pattern you just learned.
See your time, accuracy, and which element you lean toward.
Green goes to Wood, laughter to Fire, black beans to the kidneys — trust your gut.
After pairing, meet these five old friends.
Yes. The game follows classic TCM five elements associations (green to Wood, laughter to Fire, black beans to Water, etc.). It's a simplified, playful way to build intuition — not a medical diagnosis.
TCM speaks of "harmony": a dynamic balance, not five equal parts. Everyone is born with a tendency. The point is noticing which element is overused and which is lacking, then adjusting diet and routine accordingly.
The report highlights your most prominent element and suggests matching foods, rest and movement. For a deeper dive, take the full five elements personality test.