Each of the five elements brings different personality and physical traits, as a tendency that may or may not be easily observable or latent. We will talk about how each element relates to a cardinal point, a color, a season of the year, a direction, and a shape. Discover yours!

The Chinese astrological calendar is called lunisolar because the months are calculated according to the moon, meaning each month begins on the new moon day. There is also, in addition to the lunar year, a cycle formed by two elements: YIN (the feminine) and YANG (the masculine). Even years are Yang, and odd years are Yin. Yin and Yang are further divided into five elements, according to the number the birth year ends with: WOOD, FIRE, EARTH, METAL, and WATER. These elements influence the characteristics of each of the twelve signs, modifying their particular traits.

How to know which Element your sign belongs to?

You should look at your birth year: If it ends in 0 or 1: It is METAL; If it ends in 2 or 3: WATER; those ending in 4 or 5 correspond to the element Wood; years ending in 6 or 7 are of the FIRE element; and those ending in 8 or 9 correspond to the EARTH element.

What are your characteristics according to your element?

If you belong to the METAL element (your birth year ends in 0 or 1):

You are a determined and fighting person, who, even if the task is tough, tries not to give up. Sometimes you may fall into competition with others and rigidity in your decisions. If things don't go as you wish, you become impatient. Therefore, it is good to learn to practice serenity and patience. Also romantic and protective, but some people find it hard to express themselves and may become lonely. You have ambitions and manage your finances well. Great spirituality and clarity. Metal comes from Earth and is controlled by Fire.

Season of the year: Autumn

Color: White

Planet: Venus

Direction: West

Face shape: Square chin

If you belong to the WATER element (your birth year ends in 2 or 3):

Water adapts and takes on different shapes and states. It is essential for life; the earth absorbs it to nourish, extinguishes fire, and forms metal. They are creative and malleable people. They can be open to differences, understanding, and kind. They are daring and responsible. Sometimes nervous and a bit unstable. They may have a tendency to manipulation and be insecure and fearful. They often have little availability for others and sometimes exert their leadership very strongly. If their energy is very strong, they can be stubborn and obstinate, wanting to impose their views. If their energy is low, they can be insecure, indecisive, and fearful.

Season of the year: Winter

Color: Black

Planet: Mercury

Direction: North

Face shape: Round

If you belong to the WOOD element (your birth year ends in 4 or 5):

They have leadership characteristics, like to be the center, and sometimes express themselves impulsively and loudly, not measuring their words. They are witty and also helpful, know how to listen to others, and are good friends. They are sensitive to criticism. There may be occasional bad temper and intolerance because they become impatient, so they must regulate this characteristic to maintain harmonious relationships. They have a slight predisposition to wastefulness and may have a tendency towards pessimism. They are very sociable, kind, and it is very pleasant to spend time with them.

Season of the year: Spring
Color: Teal
Planet: Jupiter
Direction: East
Face shape: Elongated chin

If you belong to the FIRE element (your birth year ends in 6 or 7):

Fire is striking, unstable, fast, sometimes excessive. They can be nervous, very open, and expansive, sometimes euphoric. If low on energy, it extinguishes and disappears, becoming shy and isolated. Passionate, joyful, and dynamic. Adventurous, daring, sometimes very demanding, a bit tyrannical, and extremist.

They find it hard to contain their strong impulsivity, but they are also passionate about what they love and give themselves completely to their family, partner, or work. They are positive and give their best, never doubt the commitment of a fire element, because they give themselves entirely. They act emotionally, and sometimes need to be controlled, which only happens with the Water element.

Season of the year: Summer

Color: Red

Planet: Mars

Direction: South

Face shape: Pointed chin

If you belong to the EARTH element (your birth year ends in 8 or 9):

They tend to be firm and solid people, somewhat absorbing, reflective, and not very fond of adventure or movement. Sometimes they fall into rigidity, structure, and routine. They can worry a lot about everything, are reliable, patient, and methodical. They have a generous personality and are disciplined. Sometimes they become boring for being unimaginative and a bit stingy for being very careful.

They are cautious, careful, sometimes excessively. They plan and project a lot. They manage finances well and are honest. They know how to listen and propose solutions. The Earth is fertile and prosperous, dominates Water, nourishes Fire, and shapes Metal.

Season of the year: Summer/Autumn

Color: White and Red

Planet: Saturn

Direction: Center

Face shape: Wide and rectangular face

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