People ruled by the element of fire are passionate, enigmatic, and full of life. Driven by the desire to experience the fullest and most potent expression of existence, these people chase after experiences that ignites their soul and make them feel alive. Charming, witty, and social individuals, they thrive as the center of attention and are the life of every party. Uninhibited and vivid in their expression, they are assertive, articulate people who know exactly what they want and say exactly what they mean.

Wood people are creative, expressive, inspired individuals with a clear vision for the future based on a deeply held belief that a better world is possible. They also have seemingly endless ideas of how to bridge the gap between this world and the one that they can see in their minds eye. Guided by an intense need for justice and a sense of responsibility to the future, they almost can’t help themselves but to imagine more for every expression of life that crosses their path. 

Water people are highly dynamic individuals who can vary greatly in their demeanor and expression depending on the moment and environment. On the surface, they are highly adaptable and, due in part to their ability to naturally take the shape of any container they are in, generally well liked people. While they possess a gift for shapeshifting, they are far from superficial or artificial people.

A person governed by the element of Metal element represents the archetype of the alchemist, resourceful and industrious in all aspects of their personal and professional lives. Guided by a fundamental understanding of the inherent value of every individual part of any whole, they are best expressed as applied methodology with the potential to transform ordinary elements into magical expressions of the human spirit.

Those governed by the element of earth are deeply rooted people with who seem to almost instinctively provide grounding and nourishment to those who walk the earth with them.

In developing a relationship with your elemental archetype, it’s worthwhile to remember that, while most of us display one or two dominant elements that form the foundation of our character and personality, every single one of us contains all five elements to varying degrees at different points in our lives.

The essence of Chinese Medical theory lies in inter-being. 

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