If the energy is wanted, the remainder of the cycle will be weakened. Deficiency of water manifests in fear, paranoia, poor resistance, cold, lower back and knee pain and general bodily weakness. Wood Wood represents the next phase of the cycle. In this phase, the concentrated energy deveoped in the Water phase explodes outward, starting a new period of activity. Spring is the season for the Wood phase.
Wood is New Yang.
This is a time of creation and growth. When the Wood energy is repressed, one can experience irritation, anger, hatred and rage. When the Wood energy is depleted, there may be lethargy and depression. The next phase of the cycle is the Fire phase. Fire represents Full Yang, or the energetic phase of the cycle.