Elements Of The Chinese Zodiac Can Impact Your Life

The five elements of the Chinese zodiac can impact your life and destiny in different ways depending on the year of your animal sign. Once you discover your own element you will be able to find out some fascinating information about how your associations and relationships pan out with others.

To figure out your element you only need to look at the last number in your birth year and match it to the associated element listed below.

To somewhat simplify what is an incredibly complex maze of interdependence, I am presenting the Chinese Elemental structure as a series of tables to highlight the various aspects of the of interconnection of all things in Chinese astrology.

The 5 Elements Of The Chinese Zodiac

According to the astrologists of ancient China our universe consists of:

Five Basic Elements

1. Metal
2. Water
3. Wood
4. Fire
5. Earth

Everything, in the universe must have a relationship with these five elements, (this includes people). In addition to applying to every physical thing in the world, these five elements also apply to: colors, directions, seasons, sounds, years, months, days, hours, minutes, and seconds.

When applied to people, these elements are calculated from the time and date of birth. These elements are taken into account to expand on the animal signs and to give an insight into the psyche of the person concerned, their inherent tendencies and their personalities in general.

In traditional Chinese medicine each element has its own use as a basis of diagnosis and treatment. It is vital to understand that in Chinese philosophy - everything is inter-related and interdependent. This is in sharp contrast to "Western" philosophy and methodology where differing fields are considered in isolation.

Associations Between The 5 Elements found in each of the 12 Chinese zodiac signs

Affinity Relationships:

Also referred to as: defeating, overcoming, and overwhelming the other elements.

• Water generates Wood - Water is the mother of Wood
• Wood generates Fire - Wood is the mother of Fire
• Fire generates Earth - Fire is the mother of Earth
• Earth generates Metal - Earth is the mother of Metal
• Metal generates Water - Metal is the mother of Water

Destructive Relationships:

Also referred to as: defeating, overcoming and overwhelming the other elements.

• Water extinguishes Fire
• Wood can break the Earth
• Fire melts Metal
• Earth absorbs Water
• Metal can break Wood

Repulsive Relationships:

Also referred to as: hostile, fighting, resisting, and mutually hurting one another.

• Water dislikes Fire
• Wood dislikes Earth
• Fire dislikes Metal
• Earth dislikes Water
• Metal dislikes Wood

Personality Traits In The 5 Elements Of The Chinese Zodiac

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