2025 Yun Qi Overview: Applying Five Movements and Six Qi Theory for Health Management and Cancer Prevention

According to the traditional Chinese medical cosmology outlined in the Huangdi Neijing, each year is governed by specific celestial and terrestrial energies—the Five Movements (Wu Yun) and Six Qi (Liu Qi)—which influence climate, disease patterns, and internal organ balance. The year 2025 is the Year of Yisi (乙巳), and its Yun Qi characteristics are as follows:

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1. Jueyin Wind Wood Governs Heaven (First Half of 2025)

In the first half of the year, Jueyin Wind Wood is the dominant energy.

• Climatic Features: The atmosphere may be more temperate but windy, with volatile weather patterns.

• Health Impact: Wood governs the Liver and Gallbladder, the eyes, and tendons. Diseases such as headaches, dizziness, eye disorders, and muscle spasms may be more common.

• Emotional Aspect: Wood excess may cause emotional instability, irritability, or depression.

• Prevention & Care: Use herbs that soothe the Liver and disperse wind, such as Chai Hu (Bupleurum) and Bai Shao (White Peony Root). Emotional regulation techniques such as meditation and deep breathing are recommended.

(Source: sohu.com)

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2. Shaoyang Ministerial Fire Controls the Earth (Second Half of 2025)

In the second half of the year, Shaoyang Fire governs the Earth (Di Qi).

• Climatic Features: Increased warmth with possible humidity—hot and damp conditions.

• Health Impact: Likely to affect the digestive system, with risks of jaundice, bloating, and fluid retention.

• Prevention & Care: Focus on clearing heat and draining dampness. Recommended foods include coix seeds, mung beans, and winter melon.

(Source: sohu.com)

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3. Deficiency of Metal Movement (Lung System Alert)

2025 shows a deficiency in Metal Movement, meaning the Lung system is under stress.

• Health Impact: The Lung fails to restrain Wood, leading to excessive Liver energy. Respiratory conditions such as cough, asthma, and bronchitis may be prevalent.

• Prevention & Care: Strengthen the Lung Qi with gentle breathing exercises, avoid exposure to cold air, and consider herbs like Glehnia Root (Bei Sha Shen) or Ophiopogon (Mai Dong).

(Source: sohu.com)

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4. Health & Lifestyle Recommendations for 2025

• Emotional Regulation

Due to Wood excess (Wind), emotional instability may be pronounced. Practices such as Qi Gong, music therapy, meditation, and quiet reflection are advised to regulate Liver Qi and balance mood.

(Source: 360doc.com)

• Dietary Guidance

Avoid overly spicy, greasy foods to prevent damp-heat accumulation. Favor light, digestible foods that support the Spleen and Stomach, such as millet porridge or Chinese yam congee.

(Source: sohu.com)

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Conclusion

The 2025 Yun Qi profile suggests heightened Wind and Fire energies, alongside deficient Metal and damp-heat tendencies, all of which may contribute to imbalances associated with inflammatory and proliferative conditions—including cancers.

TCM practitioners and health-conscious individuals should align preventive strategies with these cyclical influences. Integrating Yun Qi insights into lifestyle, diet, and herbal care allows for true Zhi Wei Bing—“treating before disease arises”—and helps build resilience in a dynamic world.