Are you boring?  Do others see you as being selfish?  How about adventurous?  Carefree?

Your Chinese element plays a significant role in the shaping of your unique personality.  Every person is born in a specific year, with an Astrological symbol and element all their own.  Depending upon your birth year, you could find yourself the beneficiary of a Water, Fire, Earth, Wood or Metal element.  Understanding the characteristics of your particular element will allow you to realize your potential and to recognize your shortcomings—even if you don’t agree with them. Check to see whether your element description fits your character and do not be afraid to consider the existence of those traits in which you have so far been unable to pick up on or fully use to your advantage.

If you find that your need to communicate and relate to others is a top priority, you could very well be a Water personality. People born under this element have excellent powers of persuasion (so watch your wallet!). Quick-minded, these individuals tend to possess resourceful and productive characteristics. Drawn to darker colors such as black and blue, these people find solace in winter months and in colder climates. They clash with both Fire and Earth elements.

Being fair-minded and unprejudiced is not always easy, but Wood people see it as a necessity. If you are moral, confident and cooperative, you probably fall under this element. People born under this influence are drawn to the color green and enjoy the springtime.  Beware: a common pitfall experienced by signs of the Wood variety is that they generally take on too much and scatter their interests too broadly. You will have a hard time agreeing with the slightly more stubborn, less empathetic Earth and Metal elements.

Are you in possession of a “Type A” personality? Can you be described by others as a natural born leader?  Then you are probably the poised and domineering Fire element. People might say you are “aggressive” and “selfish”, while you simply see yourself as “confident” and “goal oriented”. Individuals born under this sign are most often artistic, clever and original. They have a need for adventure, and strive to learn and create. These people will go for warm colors such as red and orange. They enjoy the summer months and seek out hot climates.  Steer clear of Water and Metal, as they will undoubtedly affect your nimble spirit.

Do people complain about your success-driven attitude? Is it hard for you to give up your independence and goals for companionship? If this is the case, you are probably a sign effected by the Metal element. You have a taste for luxury and power and you will not stop until you get it. If people claim you “unreasonable” and “inflexible”, you shrug and keep on walking. You are fine at going it alone. People with this element will like the color white, and find autumn to be the most enjoyable season of the year.

If none of the previous elements describe you, then ask yourself this: are you reliable?  Steadfast? Conservative? Then Earth is your element.  People born under this influence tend to be both serious and logical, intelligent and rational. While friends and family might complain that you have no sense of adventure, you simply can’t see the fun in being unprepared and spontaneous. You live for rules and structure, and your color is yellow.