The five Spirits of Shen in Traditional Chinese Medicine can be correlated differently with the five souls of Kabbalah, and the three souls of Feri ( Read more... )

Hun, the Non-Corporeal Soul, is the part of a person that continues to live after death.  It has to do with good deads that last after death.  Hun has to do with vision, imagination, direction, and benevolence.  A healthy Hun means clearity in purpose and direction, whereas an unhealth Hun means lack of direction and purpose ( Read more... )

Zhi, the Will, corresponds to ideals and goals.  It is instinctual power, courage, will, and wisdom ( Read more... )

Shen, Spirit (in the smaller sense, not the larger sense) is part of Shen (in the larger sense).  Shen (small) makes sure Shen (large) stays connected to time and space.  It is the most visible part of the Shen (large).  It is responsible for communication with other people.  Shen is inspiration, insight, awareness, and compassion ( Read more... )

Yi, translated as Consciousness of Potentials, is our thought, consciousness, and intension.  It is responsible for considering, deliberating, and deciding on what is likely, possible, or conceivable. Yi is responsible for allurement, vision, motivation, and creativity ( Read more... )

The Po is also closely connected to Jing, Essence.  When a baby is conceived, the first thing that is transmitted to the baby is Jing, followed closely by Po.  Po works with Jing to form the baby.  Po is connected to the mother's Po at first, communicating with the mother the needs of the baby.  As the baby grows, Po separates from the mother ( Read more... )

Po is the Animal Soul.  Po is completely tied to time and space.  It is about momentary reactions.  It is the reactivity and animation of the person.  It is strongly tied to the seven emotions.  It is unthinking and compelling passion.  Po is the part of Shen that takes in what the five physical senses, especially touch.  Po is the animal wit, ( Read more... )

Shen (Mana-loa in Feri) is the third type of energy in Traditional Chinese Medicine.  Translated as Spirit, Shen is what separates humans from animals.  In Chinese belief, all living things have Jing and Qi, but only humans have Shen.  Shen is associated with fire ( Read more... )

The five essential textures of Traditional Chinese Medicine, from more Yang to more Yin, are:

• Shen (Spirit) - Mana-loa
• Qi (Energy) - Mana-mana
• Jing (Essence) - Mana
• Blood
• Fluids

The Blood is the physical body, the G'uph.

Jing (Mana) is the Nefesh, or Fetch.

Qi (Mana-mana) is the Ruach, or Talker.

Shen (Mana-loa) is the Neshamah, or Godself.

~Muninn's Kiss