Yin Earth

The ancient Chinese astronomers called the five major planets by the names of the element they were associated with: Venus corresponds to Metal (gold); Jupiter to Wood; Mercury to Water; Mars to Fire; Saturn to Earth. According to Chinese Astrology, a person's destiny can be determined by the position of the major planets, along with the positions of the Sun, Moon and comets and the person's time of birth and Zodiac Sign.

When trying to calculate the relevant year, an easy rule to follow is that years that end in an even number are yang, those that end with an odd number are yin. The cycle proceeds as follows:

If the year ends in 0 it is Yang Metal.
If the year ends in 1 it is Yin Metal.
If the year ends in 2 it is Yang Water.
If the year ends in 3 it is Yin Water.
If the year ends in 4 it is Yang Wood.
If the year ends in 5 it is Yin Wood.
If the year ends in 6 it is Yang Fire.
If the year ends in 7 it is Yin Fire.
If the year ends in 8 it is Yang Earth.
If the year ends in 9 it is Yin Earth.


If you were born 1977 Feb 4 to 1978 Feb 3 your heaven element is Fire and your combination element is earth.
If you were born 1978 Feb 4 to 1979 Feb 3 your heaven element is Earth and yourncombination element is fire.
If you were born 1979 Feb 4 to 1980 Feb 3 your heaven element is Earth and your combination element is fire.
If you were born 1980 Feb 4 to 1981 Feb 3 your heaven element Metal and your combination element is wood.

The Five elements:

Wood
-The East
-Spring
-The Planet Jupiter
-The Color Green
-Liver and gallbladder
-Generous, Warm, Persuasive, Co-operative, Seeks to Expand and Grow
-Idealistic, Ethical, Enthusiastic, Seeks to Explore
-Wood's link with springtime means that it 'Governs' the spring signs of Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon


Fire
-The South
-Summer
-The Planet Mars
-The Color Red
-Circulatory system & Heart
-Dynamic, Energetic, Passionate, Enterprising, Adventurous, Restless
-Competitive, Leadership Skills, Strong, Single-minded, Loves a good laugh
-Fire's link with summertime means that it 'Governs' the summer signs of Snake, Horse and Sheep


土 Earth (ME)
-Center
-Three Enclosures, Change of seasons
-The Planet Saturn
-The Color Yellow
-Digestive system, Spleen and stomach
-Patient, Prudent, Stable, Reliable, Hard-working, Ambitious, Stubborn, and very energetic, disciplined, Logical, Governed by Service and Duty to Others
-'Governs' Dragon, Rat, and Ox. It is the central balance of the elements and can lend qualities to all 12 animals as well.


Metal
-The West
-Autumn
-The Planet Venus
-The Color White
-Respiratory system & Lungs
-Determined, Self-reliant, Unyielding, Strong, Persistent, Forceful
-Reserved, Needs Personal Space, Sophisticated, Seeks pleasure
-Metal's link with autumn time means that it 'Governs' the autumn signs of Monkey, Rooster, Dog


Water
-The North
-Winter
-The Planet Mercury
-The Color Blue
-Skeletal/Excretory System & Lungs
-Diplomatic, Charming, Intuitive, Compassionate, Sensitive, Creative
-Flexible, Compliant, Good at Communication, Intellectual
-Water's link with wintertime means that it 'Governs' the winter signs of Pig, Rat, Ox