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The days are getting shorter, the air gets cooler, and nature is dressing itself in golden and red hues. The summer, full of Yang expansion, is winding down, and energy is beginning to turn inwards. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), autumn denotes a phase of organisation, calm reflection, and getting ready for winter.
Autumn belongs to the Metal element, which symbolises purity, clarity, order, will, resilience, and the ability to let go of the old so that the new can emerge. Just as trees shed their leaves, we too should release what no longer serves us – thoughts, relationships, and habits – and keep only what is essential. This period is particularly suitable for inner cleansing and recognising what no longer serves us.
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The Metal element: the power of breath and inner purity
The Metal element is associated with the lungs and large intestine. The lungs take in new breath, give rhythm to life, and help us process emotions, especially sadness and melancholy, which accompany the autumn season. The large intestine, on the other hand, expels what we no longer need. Both physically and symbolically.
If the Metal energy is in balance, we feel inner peace, equilibrium, and clarity. We are vital and resilient. We can receive and let go with ease.
However, when it weakens, gloom, loss of motivation, a feeling of emptiness, or an inability to let go of the past may appear. On a physical level, respiratory or digestive problems, dry and problematic skin, or a weakened immune system may also occur.
Autumn is therefore an ideal time for cleansing, deep breathing, and working with emotions that we have suppressed during the year.
Tip: Support Metal balance with scents and herbs
During autumn, the body naturally calls for protection, grounding, and harmony. Proven herbal blends from Traditional Chinese Medicine and aromatherapy can help.
In our range, you will find a whole range of BEWIT TCM wans suitable for this period. An experienced Traditional Chinese Medicine therapist can recommend suitable blends for you.
Autumn's taste is pungent
The taste associated with autumn according to Chinese philosophy is pungent, spicy. It helps to move stagnant energy and stimulate qi, which begins to contract inwards due to the cold.
It is advisable to cook for longer, stew and bake more, so that meals warm and strengthen. Avoid excessive amounts of cold and raw foods, which could weaken digestion. Switch from salads to soups, include more warm breakfasts, such as cereal porridges, and supplement meals with seasonal vegetables like pumpkin, sweet potatoes, onions, horseradish, radishes, or garlic.
Recommended foods for purity and balance during autumn:
- root vegetables (carrots, parsnips, parsley)
- pumpkin, kale, cabbage
- onions, garlic, leeks, radishes
- white and slightly spicy foods (white radish, cauliflower, onion)
- whole grains (rice, oats, buckwheat)
- nuts and seeds (sunflower, sesame, pumpkin)
- apples and pears – ideally cooked or baked
Tip: Hydration is very important during this period. Prepare an autumn tea with pear, cinnamon, and ginger. It will warm you up, help replenish fluids, and calm both body and mind.
Breath, balance, and gratitude rituals
Autumn encourages slowing down and an inner turning. Use this time for reflection, balance, and gratitude.
Make space for conscious breathing, meditation, or gentle Qigong exercises. Conscious breathing nourishes the lungs, helps release tension, and supports the flow of energy in the body. In harmony with the Metal energy, you can also perform a small release ritual. Perhaps in the form of a symbolic farewell to what you want to leave behind.
Aromatherapy can also help. The scents of BEWIT essential oils and blends such as Metal, Massoia, or Let Go bring warmth, calm, and a feeling of lightness during a period of change.
Maintain a balance between activity and rest
Autumn is a transitional period when the active, Yang energy of summer changes into the calm, Yin phase of winter. Don't overexert yourself, but at the same time, don't be completely idle. Walks in the fresh air, light exercise, and contact with nature will strengthen both immunity and psyche. Pay attention to sufficient light, sleep, and warmth – both physical and mental.
Autumn teaches us to accept change, forgive, and let go, so that new things can emerge. When we align ourselves with the rhythm of nature, we can navigate this period with greater ease and clarity. Take care of your body and soul with breath, warmth, nature, herbs, and scents. May you enjoy the most beautiful colours of autumn with a smile and energy.
