Easy Ways to Determine Your Five Elements: Birthdate, Zodiac, and Chinese Zodiac Explained

Key Takeaways

• Use the last digit of your birth year to determine your Five Element quickly.
• Understand how your zodiac sign and Chinese zodiac animal correlate with specific Elements.
• Resolve conflicts between different methods to confidently identify your dominant Five Element.
• For personalized assistance, email your birthdate to goodluck@fengshuitell.com for a detailed response within 24 hours.

Determining Five Elements by Birthdate

• Last Digit of Birth Year Method:
  • Identify your Five Element based on the last digit of your birth year:
    • 0 or 1 corresponds to Metal
    • 2 or 3 corresponds to Water
    • 4 or 5 corresponds to Wood
    • 6 or 7 corresponds to Fire
    • 8 or 9 corresponds to Earth
  • For example, if your birth year ends in 1990, the last digit is 0, so your Element is Metal.

Zodiac Signs and Five Elements

• Relationship Between Zodiac Signs and Elements:
  • Each zodiac sign is associated with a specific Element, but there may be exceptions:
    • Fire signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) are generally associated with the Fire Element.
    • Earth signs (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn) are generally associated with the Earth Element.
    • Air signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius) are generally associated with the Air Element.
    • Water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces) are generally associated with the Water Element.

Chinese Zodiac and Five Elements

• Relationship Between Chinese Zodiac and Elements:
  • Each Chinese zodiac animal also corresponds to an Element:
    • Rat, Ox, Dragon, Horse, Monkey correspond to Metal.
    • Rabbit, Sheep, Dog correspond to Wood.
    • Snake, Rooster correspond to Fire.
    • Tiger, Rabbit, Pig correspond to Water.
    • Pig, Ox correspond to Earth.

Resolving Conflicts in Multiple Determinations

If different methods yield conflicting results, consider the following:

• Priority Judgment: Give priority to the method that seems most appropriate for your situation or culture.

• Comprehensive Analysis: Combine results from different methods, look for commonalities, or weigh the differences to determine the most fitting Five Element for you.

• Professional Assistance: If you're still uncertain, you can email your birthdate to goodluck@fengshuitell.com, and the Fengshuitell team will provide a detailed reply within 24 hours for free.

By using these methods, you can quickly determine your Five Elements and understand their influence on your personality traits and lifestyle choices.