Five Elements of Chinese Astrology

The Yin or Yang is split into Five Elements such as the Metal, the Wood, the Water, the Fire, and the Earth on the top of the cycle of animals.

Five Elements

The Yin or Yang is split into Five Elements such as the Metal, the Wood, the Water, the Fire, and the Earth on the top of the cycle of animals.

They are referred as the modifiers which afflict the characteristics of each of the 12 animal signs. There are many features which apply to both years and the animals. Each of the 12 animals is ruled by an element and a Yin Yang Direction. They are divided into 4 groups.

 The Feng Shui, the Chinese form of geomancy refers to what is beneficial through the balance of yin and yang and the five elements in the person’s make-up.

The five elements are given below:

Metal

The Metal element rules the Monkey, the Rooster and the Dog. These three signs form the Chinese Autumn season. The important gods associated with these signs are the geng (yang Metal), the xin (yin Metal) and the wei (yang Earth).

·         The West

·         Autumn

·         The Planet Venus

·         The Color White

·         Respiratory system & Lungs

·         Determined, Self-reliant

·         Unyielding, Strong

·         Persistent, Forceful

·         Sophistication, Enjoys comforts, pleasure

·         Reserved,Needs Personal Space

Wood

The Wood element rules the Tiger, the Rabbit, and the Dragon.

·         The East

·         Spring

·         The Planet Jupiter

·         The Color Green

·         Liver and gallbladder

·         Generous, Warm

·         Persuasive, Co-operative

·         Seeks to Expand and Grow

·         Idealistic, Ethical

·         Enthusiastic, Seeks to Explore

Water

The Water element rules the Pig, the Rat, and the Ox.

·         The North

·         Winter

·         The Planet Mercury

·         The Color Black

·         Skeletal/Excretory System & Lungs

·         Diplomatic, Charming

·         Intuitive, Compassionate

·         Communication, Intellectual

·         Sensitivity, Creative

·         Flexible, Compliant

Fire

The Fire metal rules the Snake, the Horse and the Goat.

·         The South

·         Summer

·         The Planet Mars

·         The Color Red

·         Circulatory system & Heart

·         Dynamic, Energetic

·         Passion, Enterprise

·         Adventurous, Restless

·         Competitive, Leadership Skills

·         Strong, Single-minded

Earth

The Earth element rules the Dragon, the Dog, the Ram and the Ox. It is considered as the central balance of the elements lending the qualities to all the twelve animals.

·         China

·         Center

·         Three Enclosures, Change of seasons

·         The Planet Saturn

·         The Color Yellow

·         Digestive system, Spleen and stomach

·         Patient, Prudent

·         Stable, Reliable

·         Hard-working, Ambitious

·         Disciplined, Logical

·         Service and Duty to Others