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.

Yang Metal (庚)

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 庚：更也，秋收而待來春。 

Gēng: represents the image of a night-watch, it is the time for the autumn harvest and the vigil for the arrival of Spring.

Yang Metal people connotes weapons of destruction such as tanks and guns and like a sword being sharpen for war - tough, unbending and killing. They are strong when compared to others of the same nature. They are sharp, determined, straightforward, strong-willed, does not admit failure easily. They can take any hardship and turn it into success. Friendship and brotherhood are very important to them.

Yang Metal people will come across as direct, resilient, stiff and determined to appear strong and tough. They show much enthusiasm and determination in whatever they do, may be too excited and rash at times. This is because they would not like to waste time thinking and contemplating, and once decided they will action without any hesitation.

Yang Metal people generally exercise great comprehension, and will spare no effort in order to upgrade oneself. They can be proficient in a skill most of the time; apply and reap benefits from what they have studied or learnt.

They have a strong sense of justice, is disagreeable towards unfairness or hypocritical behavior. They also have a chivalrous heart, when they see others suffering from injustice, they will stand up to speak for those suffered with their eloquence.They can also show no mercy for people whom they don’t like.

Yang Metal people are often ruled by the belief systems and the principles which have been ingrained into them either since their childhood or systematically schooled into them. They will tend to reject change and do not look kindly on compromise.

Yang Metal people are considered as hard rather than tough, unbending rather than stubborn.

Yin Earth (己)

 己：起也，紀也，萬物抑屈而起，有形可紀。 

Jǐ represents the image of something being established or disciplined. The Ten Thousand Things are restrained and humbled and, in this manner, they rise and become established. All which is endowed with a form or shape can be forged and disciplined.

Field earth or rich earth is sufficient to absorb adequate moisture, and is a depository for various kinds of nutrients, it is the place for cultivating various plants. 

Besides rich field, Yin earth has soft, flexible comfortable nature. Therefore they know very well on when to retreat or advance at different circumstances or situations, has very high adaptability and hence will be entrusted frequently to handle difficult problems.

Like the soil which transforms water and minerals into nurturing plant food for all the plants in the world, especially their children, employees. So there is a very fierce manifestation of mother instinct. In other words, Yin Earth person are likely to be possessive, rather motherly and automatically taking on the matriarchal role in any situation.

Yin Earth people are usually understanding, learning and grasping of knowledge is rapid, in other words, they are very versatile. Majority of Yin earth people are very steady and kind. However, their heart is very complex, and they may not be as good as they appear to be. They are considerable hardworking, will often notice to substantiate and improve themselves, hence the appraisement that they get can be very high.

However Yin Earth people, their concentration level are not that high, are rash at times, tend to compromise easily on decisions made and will also be taken for granted by other people at times.

Yang Earth (戊)

 戊：茂盛也，象征大地草木茂盛繁榮。

Wù represents the image of vegetation becoming lush and exuberant.  It symbolizes the great land formations, the meadows and the forests, that which is lush and booming.

Earth is one element that there is no shortage of, as the whole world comprise of earth energy. Yang Earth hides many resources, and in fact it hides so many things that one can get quite overwhelmed. 

Yang Earth people indicates earth on the move - think of earthquakes, volcanic eruptions. Earth in its natural state does not move, it stays silent and still most of time but when it moves, it creates massive repercussions. Think of a mountain moving!

Yang Earth people are like the great earth or stone rock, trustworthy and optimistic, open-minded and steady, carefree, strict and honest and simply dressed. Though innate quality is like stone, their stability deserves one’s appreciation. They do not speak much nor do they take much action but when they do, they cause a rumble.  

Yang earth people will always make sure that the foundation is strengthened before spending time slowly and putting in effort, feelings or commitment. This is like the earth or rock which will not occurred change suddenly, but will endure changes over the years slowly. With such nature, they may miss opportunities sometimes. However, they will not regret, as long as they are happy with what they have currently. Once decided on one thing, nothing can change their mind. 

In other words, Yang Earth people can be stubborn at times. However because of this nature, this characteristic enables them to implement faith unto others.

Yang earth people are usually amiable, appreciates and treasures relationships, and because of this, others will tend to seek consultation from them. However, they will not reject those who come to them, and will not go after those who reject them, they will not promote themselves to others.

Yang earth people are the most convert people in the universe, but surprisingly they are also amongst the most trustworthy.

Yin Fire - 丁 火

 丁：草木成長壯實，好比人的成丁。 

Dīng : represents the image of the grassland or vegetation growing, strengthening and fully maturing.  It can be likened to the development and maturation process of human beings.

Yin Fire people are born leaders. They take pride in showing people the way. They are generally gentle, philosophical and loving. Meticulous and learned, with hidden depths of surprising power. Illuminate the path for themselves and for others. They tend to be focused rather like a laser beam of light, penetrating and targeted.

Yin Fire people are mild, conservative, courteous and passionate. The personality of this kind of people is not strong. Fire which is neither hot nor fiery, they often do not let others know of their directions or movements, and this would not stir up people’s attention. Yin Fire people are meticulous, detail-oriented and sentimental, they are great motivators.  

However just like the situation where a fire requiring various conditions to reach the burning-point, this does not imply that Yin Fire people are negative or lack self-confidence. They will hide their thinking or feelings in their heart, waiting diligently and attentively for the right opportunity to come knocking. Most of the time, others will not know what they are thinking.

Usually, their contemplation is profound, behavior is careful and cautious. There are very few cases where actions are carried out due to impulse. Their thinking is like a careful vanguard, plan every matter to completion. This is like the nature of a small fire, from ignition and burn anything till ashes. 

Their endurance and tolerance levels are very high, which is totally opposite of Bing people. So, in order to get along with Yin Fire people, one must be patient and sensitive, and cannot be too frank.

Hence Yin Fire people will tend to be very close to those whom they know very well. They dedicate their hearts, even to the extent of sacrificing themselves. Like a fire burning slowly, sacrificing oneself to bring warmth to those near them.

As they are always thoughtful of the feelings of those people who are dear to them, they will not tend to tell the truth, they also find hard to reject them even though they are aware that they themselves may lose out in certain circumstances.

Shortcomings are that before reaching the ‘burning-point’, they would not display their innate qualities or feelings. This may cause others to mistakenly think that they are indecisive and sitting on the fence. As Yin Fire people like to consider every matter in details over and over again, they can develop a suspicious frame of mind very easily and hence they must not over-estimate themselves.

Sometimes, they are fickle minded but they have a tremendous ability to rise to great occasions.  The downside is sometimes they are easily de-motivated.

Yang Fire - 丙 火

 丙：炳也,如赫赫太陽，炎炎火光，萬物皆炳燃著，見而光明。 

Bīng : represents the image of that which is bright and flaring. It is like the startling Sun, so ablaze and so scorching. The Ten Thousand Things are all lightened up and illumined by it. When it appears, all become clear and visible.

Yang Fire suggest a person who radiates warmth and brightness. They are generally cheerful and magnanimous to one and all, neither differentiating according to class or status nor being influenced by race or other differences. They tend to be a bit proud and like to attract attention. They are sociable and fun loving people.

They are also very energetic, shows enthusiasm and interest in all things, and will be actively hands-on in action. Sometimes due to much over-excitement which in turn becomes rash and reckless, can create a stir in situations and cause oneself to be busy and create wasted efforts.

They are not interested or will get involved in human trifles or small matters and have very clear opinions and will not take unnecessary pains to resolve problems or get themselves in a deadlock situation. They are straightforward and will not hide any truth.

Bing Fire People are very fast in terms of actions, speech and understanding ability. Sometimes, being impatient, can lead to misunderstandings. They will also tend to differentiate things very clearly in matters.

Bing Fire people can be impatient, self-opinionated, have a tendency on wastage; tend to have mood swings and temper comes every now and then. Hence, although they may be impulsive at times and blow things out of proportion, you can expect them to have relatively short temper.

Sometimes, they can be conceited, and sometimes they have a merciful heart. So, friends tend to come and go, one after another.

Yin wood - 乙木

 乙：草木初生，枝葉柔軟屈曲。 

Yi : represents the image of the new grown grassland, or meadow or vegetation; and it is able to grow branches and leaves that are soft, pliable and sinuous.

Yin Wood people are quite the opposite of Jia Wood people. Yin Wood is wood of a lesser robust quality. It is smaller, less vigorous and less imposing. It’s growth is even slower and its character is milder, gentler and a great deal more tactful reflecting its female aspect.

Its upward growth is meandering and curving, finding ways round obstacles and yielding to them rather than fighting directly. They will tend to avoid trouble by ducking out of the way or slinking away until the trouble dies down. Like twines that eventually reach the sunlight at the top of the forest canopy.

Yin Wood people may appear fragile but by going with the flow of the wind they are in reality rather hardy. Think of the blade of grass and the mighty oak tree in the face of a storm. The grass blade is unaffected while the oak tree can get uprooted.

Yin Wood people always find their way in life. They have a survivalist nature and are generally not ruthless and their ability to adapt to changes quickly is always a strong point in their favor. One of their defining characteristics is their flexibility and adaptability.

Yin Wood people tend to have a timid personality and very dependent on others. Though they may be creative, things or events may not happen as they wished. Hence these problems may cause them to be distressed and lose self-confidence.

Besides, they are likely to go against their own feelings and thoughts to follows others, swayed by temptations and may be deceived or mislead by others easily.

However, Yin Wood people also tend to be like grass in the wind - they are fickle and rarely commit one way or another. They change their minds quickly and can be difficult to keep up with because they refuse to stick to one course of action.