Your Predominate Element is
Driven
Assertive
Fast
Intense
Active
Calm
Peaceful
Reflective
Wise
Easy Going
Formal
Systematic
Neat & Clean
Well Mannered
Analytical
Funny
Communicative
Creative
Mischievous
Quick
Loyal
Cooperative
Slow
Social
Nurturing
The predominant attributes of Wood temperaments are considered to be strength and flexibility. It is also associated with qualities of generosity and idealism. One quality of the Wood element is leadership, Wood can take charge and determine a plan of action. The Wood temperament is one that seeks always to grow and expand.
Wood type people can be aggressive or assertive, direct, have a strong temper and a lot of drive. They are usually outgoing and socially conscious however can be insensitive when highly focused on achieving their goals. The Wood element is associated with positive feelings of patience and altruism. Wood is masculine in character.
Wood personalities are known for being:
Intense, Driven, Assertive, Decisive, Active, Competitive, Realistic, Passionate, Fast.
Vulnerabilities for Wood personalities are:
Aggressive, Tough, Impatient, Dominant, Loud, Argumentative, Rebellious, Tendency to over commit, Indecisive, Fickle.
In Chinese Taoist thought, water is
representative of intelligence and wisdom, flexibility, softness and pliancy; however, an over-abundance of the element is said to
cause difficulty in choosing something and sticking to it. When your Water Element is in balance, you use your resources of energy,
time, contacts, and money wisely, neither hoarding nor squandering that which gives your life. Water is also the element of stillness and rest, taking time to rest and rejuvenate yourself. It is in the Water element that all great innovations and ideas are birthed. Water type people appear a bit reserved, yet are often very creative, sometimes even eccentric. They can appear cool and stoic, yet have the capacities to be still and deeply reflect. The negative emotion associated with water is fear, while the positive emotion is calmness.
Water personalities are known for being:
Calm, Solitary, Persevering, Peaceful, Reflective, Contemplative, Philosophical, Introspective, Private, Intellectual, Patient, Wise, Easy-going, Resolute, Truthful.
Vulnerabilities for Water personalities are:
Stubborn, Self-indulgent, Indecisive, Rely too much on others for support.
The Metal aspect is the diamond found within each one of us, it is the breath of life. When you are connected to that experience, you know your own self-worth. You respect others and yourself; you are willing to give and receive acknowledgment for the magnificent being that you are. The qualities associated with metal are unyieldingness, rigidity, persistence, strength and determination. Metal type people like minimalism. They are organized, clean, and contained. They can be controlling, ambitious, forceful and set in their ways as metal is very strong; and they are self-reliant and prefer to handle their problems alone. The negative emotion associated with metal is grief, while the positive emotion is courage.
Metal personalities are known for being:
Nurturing, Comforting, Passive, Cooperative, Diplomatic, Deliberate, Social, Predictable, Supportive, Loyal, Slow, Constant, Conforming
Vulnerabilities for Metal personalities are:
Slow, Dependent, Indecisive, Overprotective, Like to “play it safe”, Don’t like to take risks.
The fire element provides, warmth, enthusiasm and creativity, however an excess of it can bring aggression,
impatience and impulsive behavior. In the same way, fire provides heat and warmth, however an excess can also burn.
Fire is the Element responsible for the passionate resonance when you are following your life’s calling. It is the joy and laughter associated with playfulness. Fire type people are
charming, fun, mischievous, easily excitable, and change emotional states rapidly. The negative emotion is hate, while its positive emotion is joy.
Fire personalities are known for being:
Funny, mischievous, expressive, charming, communicative, cheerful, spontaneous, optimistic, witty, unpredictable, enthusiastic, quick, playful.
Vulnerabilities for Fire personalities are:
Scattered, Talkative, Distractable, Changeable, Dislikes being alone and may seek for attention, Restless and impatient, Susceptible to mood swings, Impulsive, Tendency to rush into things without thinking.
The earth element is nurturing and seeks to draw all things together with itself, to bring harmony, rootedness, and stability. Other attributes of the earth element include ambition, stubbornness, responsibility, and long-term planning. On the shadow side, the earth element can represent selfishness and self-centeredness.
Earth type people are usually warm, kind, and supportive. They can be overprotective and tend to merge with their environment, having difficulties with boundaries. The negative emotion of the Earth element is worry and its positive emotion is empathy.
Earth personalities are known for being:
Nurturing, comforting, passive, cooperative, diplomatic, deliberate, social, predictable, supportive, loyal, slow, constant, conforming.
Vulnerabilities for Earth personalities are:
Slow, dependent, indecisive, overprotective, like to “play it safe”, don’t like to take risks.