In ancient Chinese Philosophy, the five Chinese elements are used to depict the relationship between all things in nature.
The five elements (Metal, Water, Wood, Fire and Earth) represent balance, harmony and equilibrium. This 2000-year-old philosophy represents the dynamic phases of constant change. The elements can be used to describe your personality in love, career, friendships and relationships.
Characteristics of the Five Chinese elements:
Metal element
The Doers
Righteous Respectable. Structure. Loyalty.
Water element
The Thinkers
Flexible. Free. Flowing. Emotional. Spiritual.
Wood
The Wise
Benevolent. Action-oriented. Wise. Sociable.
Fire
The Adventurers
Loving. Passionate. Honest. Sparky.
Earth
The Professors
Grounded. Stable. Strong. Honest.
How do I calculate my Chinese element?
The last number your birth year ends in:
0, 1 - METAL
2, 3 - WATER
4, 5 - WOOD
6, 7 - FIRE
8, 9 - EARTH
Each element promotes and controls another:
Wood promotes fire
Fire promotes earth
Earth promotes metal
Metal promotes water
Water promotes wood
Wood controls earth
Earth controls water
Water controls fire
Fire controls metal
Metal controls wood
Deeper interaction between the elements:
Metal is the supporting element of Water. Water can release the power of Metal.
Water is the supporting element of Wood. Wood can release the power of Water.
Wood is the supporting element of Fire. Fire can release the power of Wood.
Fire is the supporting element of Earth. Earth can release the power of Fire.
Earth is the supporting element of Metal. Metal can release the power of Earth.
Each element is be paired with one of the 12 Chinese animals and one of the 12 Western zodiac signs, depending on your birthday.
Find out your combined Western and Chinese sign by downloading the Cosmic Fusion app.