The Five Elements

Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water — an old Chinese way of sorting the world into five kinds of movement. Each one carries a temperament the tradition has described for two thousand years.

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Wood

The Pioneer

Restless, in a useful way. You would rather start something than talk about starting it, and you are usually further ahead than everyone else’s timeline.

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Fire

The Catalyst

You walk into a room and the temperature goes up slightly. People tend to follow your lead whether you asked them to or not.

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Earth

The Nurturer

You are the person everyone else leans on. You remember the small things, you show up, and you would rather fix a problem than discuss it.

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Metal

The Refiner

You notice what other people miss, and it bothers you when something is left half-finished. The high standards are mostly aimed at yourself.

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Water

The Flow

You take things in before saying much, and you tend to go around a wall rather than through it. Most people have no idea how much you have already worked out.

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