Earth element (土) outfit guide
Earth (土) is one of the five elements in Wu Xing (五行), the 2,000-year-old Chinese system that maps the cycles of nature — Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. Its keyword is grounding. Wearing Earth colors and materials is traditionally believed to strengthen Earth energy on days when it supports you.
What colors represent Earth?
The Earth palette: caramel, sand, ochre, warm taupe.
caramel
sand
ochre
warm taupe
Colors that clash with Earth boosts: forest green.
Earth fabrics and pieces to wear
Fabrics: suede, cashmere, corduroy.
- a caramel trench coat
- citrine stud earrings
- a suede tote bag
- a sand-tone cashmere sweater
- a tiger's eye bracelet
- warm bronzer glow
- tan leather ankle boots
- an ochre pleated skirt
- a topaz ring
- nude-brown lip liner
When should I wear Earth colors?
It depends on your personal birth element and today's day element — the pairing changes daily. Enter your birthday and Koi Daily tells you instantly whether today is a Earth day for you.