Taoist Secrets: The Spiritual Layers That Define Your Destiny

Most people think they are defined by their body—the shape of their face, their habits, their daily choices. But from a Taoist viewpoint, your true self is made of three very different layers:

1. The Physical Body — A Gift from Your Parents

This is your visible form: your genetic makeup, your health, your appearance. It’s like the hardware of a computer—important, but only part of the story.

2. The Natural Energetic Field — A Gift from Nature

This includes the Five Elements, Yin and Yang, and your personal energetic patterns. It explains why one person loves cold weather while another thrives in the heat; why some feel joy by the sea and others find peace in the mountains. This layer shapes your preferences, health tendencies, and life rhythms.

As an astrologer for ElTao Energy, I often help clients understand and balance this second layer through personalized crystal work and energy alignment.

3. The Yuan Shen — Your Eternal Spiritual Core

This is the original spirit, the part of you that existed before you were born, and will continue after this life. It’s what Taoists call the Yuan Shen — your deepest essence, beyond body and even beyond nature. Tapping into this layer is extremely rare, but when awakened, it liberates you from the cycles of birth and death.

While taking care of your body and nurturing your energy field are valuable, the ultimate journey lies in discovering your Yuan Shen. Only then can you transcend karma, suffering, and the limitations of this physical world.

by wuyu