Culture & Science Behind the Energy Test
From ancient philosophies to modern science, our energy test bridges thousands of years of wisdom with today’s understanding of nature and human well-being
3500 BCE – Mesopotamian Energy Beliefs
In Sumer and Akkad, energy was seen as divine breath connecting life, plants, and the cosmos. Sacred gardens and temple flora symbolized harmony between heaven and earth. Plants were often used in rituals to channel the divine.
3000 BCE – Egyptian Elements
The Nile's cycles, Ra (sun god), and sacred plants like lotus and papyrus symbolized rebirth and balance. The concepts of ka (life force) and ma’at (cosmic order) shaped healing, afterlife beliefs, and plant rituals.
3000 BCE – Qi & Yin-Yang
Qi was understood as a life force flowing through nature and the body. Yin and Yang represented complementary energies (cool/active, still/expansive). This became the basis of Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, and herbal balance.
2000 BCE – Five Elements
In Wu Xing philosophy, Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water described the cyclical flow of nature. These elements governed organs, seasons, and emotions. The Huangdi Neijing codified this into one of TCM's foundational medical texts.
1500 BCE – Ayurvedic Doshas
Ayurveda, rooted in the Rigveda, defines Vata (air), Pitta (fire), and Kapha (earth/water). Plants, oils, and spices were used to restore doshic balance and seasonal alignment, recorded in texts like the Charaka Samhita.
800 BCE – Feng Shui Principles
Feng Shui emerged to harmonize human dwellings with natural Qi. Plants were placed to balance directions, colors, and the five elements. Indoor trees and bamboo were used to redirect energy and support emotional and financial flow.
600 BCE – Chakra Energy Centers
The chakras, described in the Upanishads, map seven energetic centers along the spine. Each relates to a color, emotion, element, and bodily function. Plants, herbs, and meditative practices were used to align these energies.
500 BCE – Greek Four Elements
Empedocles proposed Earth, Water, Fire, and Air as universal building blocks. Hippocrates adapted them into the four humors of medicine. Plants were matched to elemental temperaments to balance health and personality.
14th Century – Japanese Ikebana
Ikebana, influenced by Zen Buddhism, became a meditative floral practice. Each arrangement symbolized heaven, earth, and humanity. Minimalism and seasonal awareness guided which plants (e.g., pine, camellia) were chosen.
19th Century – Energy as Physics
Physicists like Joule and Clausius defined energy in terms of heat and work. While it departed from spiritual definitions, this set the foundation for understanding biological energy, metabolism, and the science of nature’s forces.
20th Century – Biophilic Design
E.O. Wilson coined “biophilia” to describe humanity’s instinctual love of nature. Research confirmed that plants reduce cortisol, improve focus, and enhance healing. Plants returned as essential energy companions indoors.
Modern Science Perspective
Science redefined energy as measurable forces like heat, motion, and electricity. While ancient systems like Qi and chakras were once viewed as philosophical, modern studies in environmental psychology and biophilia reveal that nature’s rhythms profoundly affect human emotions and health.
The NASA Clean Air Study proved plants can purify indoor air, while Harvard research shows greenery reduces stress by 30% and boosts creativity. Our energy system builds on these findings—plants are more than décor, they’re living companions that influence mood, focus, and emotional balance.
3500 BCE – Mesopotamian Energy Beliefs
In Sumer and Akkad, energy was seen as divine breath connecting life, plants, and the cosmos. Sacred gardens and temple flora symbolized harmony between heaven and earth. Plants were often used in rituals to channel the divine.
3000 BCE – Egyptian Elements
The Nile's cycles, Ra (sun god), and sacred plants like lotus and papyrus symbolized rebirth and balance. The concepts of ka (life force) and ma’at (cosmic order) shaped healing, afterlife beliefs, and plant rituals.
3000 BCE – Qi & Yin-Yang
Qi was understood as a life force flowing through nature and the body. Yin and Yang represented complementary energies (cool/active, still/expansive). This became the basis of Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, and herbal balance.
2000 BCE – Five Elements
In Wu Xing philosophy, Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water described the cyclical flow of nature. These elements governed organs, seasons, and emotions. The Huangdi Neijing codified this into one of TCM's foundational medical texts.
1500 BCE – Ayurvedic Doshas
Ayurveda, rooted in the Rigveda, defines Vata (air), Pitta (fire), and Kapha (earth/water). Plants, oils, and spices were used to restore doshic balance and seasonal alignment, recorded in texts like the Charaka Samhita.
800 BCE – Feng Shui Principles
Feng Shui emerged to harmonize human dwellings with natural Qi. Plants were placed to balance directions, colors, and the five elements. Indoor trees and bamboo were used to redirect energy and support emotional and financial flow.
600 BCE – Chakra Energy Centers
The chakras, described in the Upanishads, map seven energetic centers along the spine. Each relates to a color, emotion, element, and bodily function. Plants, herbs, and meditative practices were used to align these energies.
500 BCE – Greek Four Elements
Empedocles proposed Earth, Water, Fire, and Air as universal building blocks. Hippocrates adapted them into the four humors of medicine. Plants were matched to elemental temperaments to balance health and personality.
14th Century – Japanese Ikebana
Ikebana, influenced by Zen Buddhism, became a meditative floral practice. Each arrangement symbolized heaven, earth, and humanity. Minimalism and seasonal awareness guided which plants (e.g., pine, camellia) were chosen.
19th Century – Energy as Physics
Physicists like Joule and Clausius defined energy in terms of heat and work. While it departed from spiritual definitions, this set the foundation for understanding biological energy, metabolism, and the science of nature’s forces.
20th Century – Biophilic Design
E.O. Wilson coined “biophilia” to describe humanity’s instinctual love of nature. Research confirmed that plants reduce cortisol, improve focus, and enhance healing. Plants returned as essential energy companions indoors.
Modern Science Perspective
Science redefined energy as measurable forces like heat, motion, and electricity. While ancient systems like Qi and chakras were once viewed as philosophical, modern studies in environmental psychology and biophilia reveal that nature’s rhythms profoundly affect human emotions and health.
The NASA Clean Air Study proved plants can purify indoor air, while Harvard research shows greenery reduces stress by 30% and boosts creativity. Our energy system builds on these findings—plants are more than décor, they’re living companions that influence mood, focus, and emotional balance.
We distilled six energy types from timeless ideas and modern insight. They offer a fresh way to understand your natural energy and find plants that resonate with it.
You move with intensity, vision, and confidence. Often the first to act when something feels right, your presence ignites momentum and brings energy to those around you. In ancient traditions, fire was the force of transformation, tied to ritual, growth, and leadership.
You bring light through clarity, balance, and kindness. Grounded and thoughtful, you create harmony wherever you go and prefer peace over chaos. Egyptian beliefs described this energy as the heart’s truth, guiding cosmic balance and everyday decisions.
You live in sync with the rhythms of life, tuned into subtle shifts in mood, meaning, and connection. Others may see calm, but underneath is a heartbeat that feels everything deeply. In ancient systems, this cyclical energy guided seasonal transitions, emotional intelligence, and the harmony between body and nature.
You find comfort in consistency, warmth in simplicity, and joy in creating things that last. Your strength lies in patience and presence, offering steadiness to those around you. In both Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine, Earth energy was the foundation—nourishing, grounding, and quietly powerful.
You move lightly through the world with curiosity and creativity, often seeing what others overlook. You enjoy openness and variety, and your ideas carry freshness and surprise. In Vedic and elemental traditions, this air energy was linked to imagination, spontaneity, and the breath of life itself.
You hold deep emotional wisdom and often absorb the world around you in quiet, meaningful ways. Calm on the surface but powerful underneath, your energy flows with compassion and reflection. In Taoist and yogic systems, this type of water-aligned energy was connected to intuition, healing, and the mysteries of the unseen world.
Find your energy, meet your plants