Elemental zodiac signs chinese: 59 Photos

Chinese Five Elements Philosophy and Culture

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Fire — 1 – Aries; 5 – Leo; 9 – Sagittarius – hot, dry, ardent. Earth — 2 – Taurus; 6 – Virgo; 10 – Capricorn – heavy, cold, dry. Air — 3 – Gemini; 7 – Libra; 11 – Aquarius – light, hot, wet. Water — 4 – Cancer; 8 – Scorpio; 12 – Pisces – cold, wet, soft.
There are five elements of the Chinese zodiac: wood, fire, earth, metal and water. These are derived from the Five Elements Theory—or Wu Xing—a philosophy used to describe the relationship and interdependence between all things. This teaching is all about finding balance and embracing the process.
In terms of astrology, you are a Yang type if your birth chart is dominant in the fire and air signs. These are Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius and Aquarius. You are a Yin type if your chart is made up of mostly earth and water. These signs are Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn, and Pisces.
There are 12 Chinese zodiac signs, in the following order: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. Each sign is named after an animal, and each animal has its own unique characteristics. Do you know why the 12 Chinese zodiac animals are in the sequence above?
Discover your Chinese zodiac element and what it means: Astrology
  1. Metal: Birth years ending in 0 or 1.
  2. Water: Birth years ending in 2 or 3.
  3. Wood: Birth years ending in 4 or 5.
  4. Fire: Birth years ending in 6 or 7.
  5. Earth: Birth years ending in 8 or 9.