Meridian Information

There are 14 major meridians or flows of an energy substance (you may have heard of Qi/Chi
which sustains life) with 12 of them sitting within the 24 hour clock. All are constantly flowing
with energy from your environment and penetrating your body through your skin, central
nervous system and organs. These portals on the skin are what acupuncture and acupressure use.
Each has a two hour period where they are the primary meridian. Each meridian is linked to
particular parts of the body, mechanisms of the body, other meridians, thoughts and emotions,
colour, sound, seasons and other spiritual aspects. Theyre also partnered together as Yin
(receiving energy) and Yang (expressing energy) of an element Earth, Metal, Water, Wood,
and Fire.

Think of it like electrical circuits when the energy of a meridian is not flowing well due to a
block (like stress), youll find that youll experience a sign or symptom from the meridian(s)
involved. This block will also cause an imbalance in the flows between meridians. So when
waking up in the night at the same time, or becoming exhausted with 3:30-itis in the afternoon,
you can look at the meridian at work and what may be happening with you. Heres a list of the
basic emotions of each element (the ring below the meridians).

Earth Empathy, sympathy, balanced giving and receiving

Metal Grief and loss
Water Fear and anxiety
Wood Anger, frustration and resentment
Fire Love, hate and joy