Yang Water (壬)

 壬：妊也，陽氣潛伏地中，萬物懷妊。
Rén represents the image of that which is fruitful, fertile, productive. Yang energy hides in the middle of the Earth and the Ten Thousand things are made fertile.

Just like waters of rivers and sea flowing continually everywhere, and drawn into various kinds of things. It also indicates the presence of plants and other vegetation. It is akin to the special universe of a lowing river which flows on irrespective of obstacles in its way or changes of seasons.

In its zenith yang water people can be rather destructive so it must be controlled and its energy must be exhausted. Otherwise it will not only destroy itself, it also sweeps others along with it. The destructive power of water can be dangerous 

Yang Water people are worry free and optimistic, they don’t mind the past and are filled with courage to move on. They show enthusiasm in whatever they do, they like to help others and don’t mind hardships. They enjoy social activities with full of spirits, and become noticeable to others, highly adaptable to any change on circumstances.

Yang Water People are also quick to grasp and will not miss any good opportunity that comes along. Once the drive kicks in, they will overcome all difficulties to meet their objective or reach their goal. They are clever, intelligent and full of inspirations. They can be endowed in both civil and martial virtues, has leadership qualities, and able to outshine and surpass themselves from others.

Though they have a rounded personality, they are willful, can be lazy and this caused them to be dependent on others easily. Yang Water people are very fond of freedom, dislike to be restrained or controlled and due to this, they are not able to hold on to the last minute at times. They are also easily affected get entangled in love relationships.

Yin Metal (辛)

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 辛：金味辛，物成而后有味，辛者，新也，萬物肅然更改，秀實新成。 

Yin Metal represents the metallic flavor which is coarse and pungent. Things ripen and then they are endowed with flavor. Yin Metal is the resulting thing which is different.  The Ten Thousand Things change in amazing ways, and when they refine and ripen themselves, they end up being something different from what they were initially.

We can associated Yin Metal people with precious gold; ie metal which has been worked on and changed into objects of value. They tend to be elegant and charming but they tend to place great importance on material possessions. As such, they can exhibit a rather greedy and acquisitive disposition. 

Yin Metal people have very strong self respect.They love new things, indulge in vanity, and hence can spend unwisely most of the time. They have very fine feelings, and have unique opinions. They are very sharp and quick in thinking, have fine morals and are very attractive, attracting attention wherever they go. They are very sociable and can get into or maintain good friendships., however, they will be able to differentiate good and bad distinctly.

Yin Metal people mind very much about their exterior looks to make sure they look presentable at all times. They likes to ensure the best of circumstances and situations. They are seldom unbending but are less able to cope when obstacles materialize in their life.