Behind each of the 12 Chinese zodiac animals sits one of the Five Elements — Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal or Water. This "fixed element" gives each sign its core temperament and its lucky colors and numbers.
| Sign | Element |
|---|---|
| Rat（鼠） | Water |
| Ox（牛） | Earth |
| Tiger（虎） | Wood |
| Rabbit（兔） | Wood |
| Dragon（龙） | Earth |
| Snake（蛇） | Fire |
| Horse（马） | Fire |
| Goat（羊） | Earth |
| Monkey（猴） | Metal |
| Rooster（鸡） | Metal |
| Dog（狗） | Earth |
| Pig（猪） | Water |
Wood (Tiger, Rabbit) — growth, kindness, vision. Fire (Snake, Horse) — passion, energy, charisma. Earth (Ox, Dragon, Goat, Dog) — stability, loyalty, care. Metal (Monkey, Rooster) — precision, discipline, principle. Water (Rat, Pig) — wisdom, adaptability, intuition.
Note: this is your sign's fixed element. Your full BaZi chart reveals a much richer element balance based on your exact birth year, month, day and hour.
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For entertainment and self-reflection purposes only.