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Q: What are the 5 elements of the Chinese zodiac?

According to Chinese Astrology our Universe consists of: Five Basic Elements Metal Water Wood Fire 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. Traditional Chinese medicine also uses this 5 Element theory 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.

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The five elements of the Chinese zodiac can impact your destiny in different ways depending on the year of your animal sign. To figure out your element you only need to look at the last number in your birth year and match it to the element listed below.

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How do I find my Chinese zodiac element?

The last number in the year of your birth will match with one of the elements of the Chinese zodiac.

0 or 1 = Metal
2 or 3 = Water
4 or 5 = Wood
6 or 7 = Fire
8 or 9 = Earth

In order 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 aspect of the Chinese way of interconnection of all things.

What are the 5 elements of the Chinese zodiac?

According to Chinese Astrology our Universe consists of:

Five Basic Elements

Metal
Water
Wood
Fire
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.

Traditional Chinese medicine also uses this 5 Element theory 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 Of The Chinese Zodiac

Affinity Relationships:

Also referred to as: conducive, beneficial, congenial, friendly, supporting and generating.

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 can extinguish Fire
Wood can break the Earth
Fire can melt Metal
Earth can make Water disappear
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

People Types by The 5 Elements Of The Chinese Zodiac

Earth Element People:

Are faithful and loyal
Are idealistic and highly ambitious
Exhibit a dual character
Like to be looked up to
Are loving and expect love in return
They should avoid and stay away from moisture and marshy lands

Fire Element People:

Have a magnetic and charismatic personality
They are naturally happy and excited
They wish to remain bound in their family group
They dislike seclusion
They are oversensitive and good messengers
They should emotions and prefer cool climate

Water Element People:

Are imaginative, philosophers and thinkers
They are clever, scholarly and independent
They may make up multiple professions
They keep secrets to themselves
They should avoid water-laden places

Metal Element People:

They are excellent calculators
They prefer to lead an orderly and principled life
They like a well-balanced environment
Quality is the creed of their life
They should avoid arid places

Wood Element People:

They are artists in the broad sense
They are diligent in their profession
They like to remain busy, have a good work ethic
They can be wasteful with money
They should avoid windy places

Whilst knowing the characteristics of the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog and pig will give you an overview of your general outlook, it is important to know your type by the elements of the Chinese zodiac to get even more perspective.

Each element implies one kind of personality. In general, The Metal-type person is righteous, the Water-type person is smart, the Wood-type person is kind, the Fire-type person is polite and the Earth-type person is trustful.

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Richi became an integral part of my own spiritual initiation and was to become my psychic guide. His late-night mystic sessions on Arthur Bay filled my life with wonder while opening doors to other worlds.

Richi later became the first psychic reader I retained at my Ancient Wisdom Center and we stayed friends ever since. Sadly Richi Who passed away in 2013 while on holiday in Europe.

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