In the West, we tend to use the classical elements of Earth, Air, Fire and Water. However, this is not the only system of elements available and as we move into the Chinese Year of the Fire Monkey, I thought that we could take a look at their elements.
Why the interest in China? Well, hubby has just relocated there for maybe the next two years and, with any amount of luck, I’ll be able to go and visit him from time to time (worry not! he will still be coming home every eight weeks, for eight weeks!) but I am delving into all things Chinese. And you cannot escape my burgeoning interest in all things Chinese either! 😀
In Chinese astrology, just as in the West, there are 12 signs that you can be born under. However, there is no Leo, Aquarius or Taurus … instead we have:
Rat
Ox
Tiger
Rabbit
Dragon
Snake
Horse
Sheep
Monkey
Rooster
Dog
Pig
Every 12-year cycle begins with the Year of The Rat. This year we have entered a Monkey year, so next year will be Rooster etc. An additional dimension is added to this, with the inclusion of the appropriate Chinese element:
Wood
Fire
Earth
Metal
Water
Yup, the Chinese have FIVE as opposed to our usual FOUR.
Each of the signs has its own natural element – for example: Monkey’s natural element is Metal.
But this is a Fire year. So how does Fire and Metal sit together with Monkey’s nature? Well, clearly you would need to go to an expert in Chinese astrology for a proper reading but, here’s my tuppence worth!
Metal is associated with the wind – so it’s changeable very quickly. Couple this with Monkey’s mischievous and curious nature and you have got a potentially tricky year ahead! Be aware that things can/will change quickly, so there is a lack of certainty and bear in mind that while curiosity is the source of many marvellous discoveries, that it also killed the cat 🙂
新年快乐 !!!
Stop being confused by court cards! Start being excited by the possibilities! Become a court card adventurer along with me 🙂 The Tarot’s Court Cards are my specialist area. They talk to me. Not LITERALLY though ….