The 5 Chinese elements

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The Metal element in Chinese Astrology Metal, one of the 5 Chinese elements makes you determined and concerned about success! It also symbolises independence.

The Wood element in Chinese astrology Did you know that being born under the auspices of the Wood element is a sign of harmony and creative flair? Find out how this element influences your Chinese animal sign in your everyday life!

The Water element in Chinese astrology Did you know that being born under the auspices of the Water element is a sign of intuition and gentleness? Find out how this element influences your Chinese animal sign in your everyday life!

Fire element in Chinese astrology Fire, one of the 5 Chinese elements makes you ambitious and given to excess! It is also a symbol of tenderness!

Chinese element Earth,: you are disciplined! Did you know that being born under the earth element is a sign of discipline and organisation? Find out how this element influences your Chinese animal sign !

The other parameters taken into account by Chinese astrology are the analysis of the 28 constellations, 5 planets (Mercury, Jupiter, Mars, Saturn and Venus), the seasons, the 5 directions (North, West, South, East and Centre) and 108 stars.

The five elements of Chinese astrology are forces that complement and nuance the signs. These forces are in constant interaction. The set of Chinese elements is called "Hing," which means to move forward, to act. The last digit of the year of birth determines the element:

- Year ending in 0 or 1: Metal

- Year ending in 2 or 3: Water

- Year ending in 4 or 5: Wood

- Year ending in 6 or 7: Fire

- Year ending in 8 or 9: Earth

The elements symbolize the succession of seasons:

- Metal generates Water by enriching it, but it destroys Wood (Metal cuts Wood).

- Water generates Wood by feeding the trees, but it destroys Fire (Water extinguishes Fire).

- Wood generates Fire because, while burning, it nourishes it, but it destroys the Earth (the Wood exhausts the ground).

- Fire generates Earth because the ashes feed it and make it fertile, but it destroys Metal (Fire melts Metal).

- Earth generates Metal (the Metal is extracted from the Earth), but it destroys Water (Earth absorbs the Water and becomes mud).

Thus, the Chinese years form cycles of 10 years, two consecutive years are symbolized by one of these five elements. In Chinese astrology, we associate the Chinese sign (which depends on the year of birth) with several data, including five elements that are Wood, Metal, Water, Earth, and the powers of Fire. The other parameters taken into account in Chinese astrology are the analysis of the 28 constellations and five planets that are Mercury, Jupiter, Mars, Saturn, and Venus. The seasons, the five directions (North, West, South, East, and Central) and 108 stars.