In the beginning was the Tao

Which gave rise to yin and yang,

Sunlight and Shadow,

And the energy

Of all existence.

Yet beneath the dance of life,

The Tao is always one,

Mother of ten thousand things,

source of all creation.

Tao, 42

In this module we'll explore various approaches to the concept of the five elements. Since ancient times people have formulated ideas about earth, water, fire, air, and spirit. I hope the lessons in this module inspire you to find out more and delve deeper into a fascinating subject. Let's begin!