Five basic elements

Have a look!! ^^ I only used Gradient Tool to create background and Brush Tool to do patterns. Some patterns I reduced the opacity. As you can see, this image I made is about the five basic elements of the universe: metal, wood, water, fire, earth based on Chinese astrology.

five basic elements

METAL

According to Chinese astrology, "metal is the symbol of autumn season and also of the tools that are used for harvesting of the produce." The colors present metal including silver, white, pastel and metallic. Moreover, in general, anything that are round, circular or spherical shapes and made of gold, copper, silver, brass or stone,... present the METAL.

WOOD

In Chinese astrology, "wood represents the nature's creativity and is associated with spring and new life" and "all the plants, flowers, trees and things made of wood are representing this element". The symbol color of Wood is usually green and the symbol items of Wood are flowers, plants, trees or have tree-trunk shape.

WATER

"Water is the symbol of emotions" and "it is considered as a cleansing element" according to Chinese astrology. Blue is the symbol color of Water element. Water usually don't have an clear shape but it can be represented by fish ponds, aquariums,...

FIRE

In Chinese astrology, summer is what the Fire element presents. Orange and red are the colors of it. The items symbol for Fire are candles, stoves and hearths.

EARTH

Chinese astrology says that "the Earth nurtures all form of life" and "it represents solidarity and grounding." The color associated with it are yellow, tan or natural tone, mostly brown. In addition, rocks, bricks, stones are represented items of Earth element.

Link:

Chinese Astrology

The Five Elements of Feng Shui