Which Chinese Element Am I?

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You’re probably familiar with the four classical elements from ancient Greek philosophy, but did you know that ancient Chinese philosophy actually had five elements?

It’s time to find out which of these five elements (wood, fire, earth, metal, or water) fits your personality best. Hit that “Start Quiz” button to get started!

An diagram representing the five elements from Chinese philosophy, wood, fire, earth, metal, and water.

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Questions Overview

1. What's your favorite season?
  1. Spring
  2. Summer
  3. Autumn
  4. Winter
  5. I love them all!
2. What's one trait you have that you're super proud of?
  1. My imagination
  2. My charisma
  3. My patience
  4. My ambition
  5. My wisdom
3. What's one negative trait you have that you'd like to work on?
  1. I can be kinda stubborn and rigid.
  2. I'm a little impulsive sometimes.
  3. I'm a big worrier and overthinker.
  4. I'm too perfectionistic and hard on myself.
  5. I tend to isolate myself too much.
4. How do you feel about change?
  1. I love change! It's an exciting chance to grow.
  2. I don't like change. I like feeling stable and secure!
5. When making a decision, I rely on my ______ (Don't think too hard, just go with your gut).
  1. Head
  2. Heart
  3. Instincts
  4. Intuition
6. What color do you think your aura is?
  1. Green (growth, balance, healing)
  2. Orange (confidence, enthusiasm, energy)
  3. Pink (caring, kind, gentle)
  4. Red (drive, boldness, determination)
  5. Purple (wisdom, intuition, sensitivity)
7. You have a free Saturday to do whatever you want. How do you spend it?
  1. Doing a creative or artistic hobby.
  2. Doing something fun with my friends.
  3. Having a cozy movie marathon.
  4. Getting ahead on next week's work.
  5. Reading or journaling.
8. Finish this sentence: I know I can handle any challenge because...
  1. I'm flexible, and I can adapt to any situation.
  2. I'll approach it with enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
  3. I'm super practical and grounded.
  4. Nothing can stop me on my journey to my goals.
  5. My powerful mind can handle any problem.
9. Which of these careers do you think you'd be best at?
  1. Actor or politician
  2. Teacher or therapist
  3. CEO or entrepreneur
  4. Poet or philosopher
  5. Honestly, I think I could be good at any of these!
10. Which of these personal mottos do you relate to the most?
  1. Bloom where you're planted.
  2. Live every day like it's your last.
  3. Slow and steady wins the race.
  4. Dreams don't work unless you do.
  5. It's always darkest before the dawn.

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The 5 Chinese Elements

According to the Chinese philosophy of Wuxing, there are five fundamental elements that control and explain the natural phenomena in the world. These elements are wood, fire, earth, metal, and water.[1] Five elements theory emerged during the Spring and Autumn period (770-476 BCE) in Ancient China, and throughout history, the theory has played an important role in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the Chinese Zodiac, and Feng Shui.[2]

Each element has its own associations and characteristics. Here’s a quick breakdown:

  • Wood
    • Direction: East
    • Season: Spring
    • Color: Green
    • Planet: Jupiter
    • Symbol: Azure Dragon
    • Traits: Growth, innovation, creativity, flourishing, blooming, expansion
  • Fire
    • Direction: South
    • Season: Summer
    • Color: Red
    • Planet: Mars
    • Symbol: Vermilion Bird
    • Traits: Enthusiasm, passion, energy, transformation, leadership
  • Earth
    • Direction: Center
    • Season: Intermediate/change of seasons
    • Color: Yellow
    • Planet: Saturn
    • Symbol: Yellow Dragon
    • Traits: Stability, grounding, security, practicality, nurturing
  • Metal
    • Direction: West
    • Season: Autumn
    • Color: White
    • Planet: Venus
    • Symbol: White Tiger
    • Traits: Ambition, determination, persistence, discipline, structure, progress
  • Water
    • Direction: North
    • Season: Winter
    • Color: Black
    • Planet: Mercury
    • Symbol: Black Tortoise
    • Traits: Wisdom, intelligence, mental agility, depth, introspection

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References

  1. ↑ https://utahsymphony.org/explore/2014/01/five-elements
  2. ↑ https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/chinese-zodiac/china-five-elements-philosophy.htm