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It is believed that the year of your birth is predestined from above. And the soul chose it for some reason.
The last digit of your birth year.
The last digit of your birth year is particularly significant. It is sponsored by one of the five main elements. And your element determines important moments in your destiny.
Of course you don’t have to take it seriously. But it’s interesting to check, right?
According to the ancient Chinese calendar that governs the Eastern horoscope, one of the five main elements always rules the Earth – wood, fire, earth, air, water.
Astrologers are sure that these elements have a strong influence not only on nature but also on human character. They determine its mental organization, habits and dependencies.
What year were you born? Take the last digit of your birth year and learn something new about yourself!
1. Earth (last digit of birth year – 8 and 9)
People of the Earth element are reliable and patient. The forces of Earth give them a sense of responsibility toward their loved ones. They have many ambitions, but at the same time are idealistic.
Grounded problems are solved gradually and with a calm mind. They have well-developed intuition. People around them try to match the “earthly” ones, because they have well-developed moral and ethical values. Earth people value ethics and discipline and, thanks to their rather conservative nature, can also make reasonable use of their own resources.
Earth people have a good relationship with money. They are able to see many things from its perspective. They are driven by emotions, yet they also need love.
Earth people lack a touch of adventure and liveliness. They can be harsh and stubborn. They want to have everything under control and often pursue only their own advantages and interests. Above all, they fear the unknown in their life, to the point of panic attacks and depression.
Earth is the center responsible for the change of seasons. Earth is yellow and is associated with the digestive system, especially the spleen and stomach. In addition, “earth people” are advised to avoid swampy areas with high humidity.
2. Fire (last digit of birth year – 6 and 7)
People of Fire are always hungry for adventure and will never refuse to explore something new. They are very active and energetic individuals with excellent leadership qualities; they like to compete and win.
Fire people are usually attractive and appealing, hate loneliness, prefer to surround themselves with people and constant movement. In addition, they are extremely attached to their loved ones and in any case support any family ties. Fiery people are characterized by high self-esteem and confidence, they are clever and friendly, determined and efficient, and they also have a talent for speech.
The downside of “fiery” people is their aggressiveness and excessive drive to achieve goals by any means. In addition, they are too emotional and suffer from a lack of patience. Selfish and overly ambitious. Rarely count on other people.
Fire is in the south, representing the summer season. The color of fire is red; it is associated with the circulatory system and the heart. Fire people themselves are advised to avoid excessive heat and not to be exposed to emotional outbursts.
3. Wood (last digit of birth year – 4 and 5)
People born under the auspices of Wood are very generous. They adhere to their principles of ethical behavior, enjoy exploring the world and analyzing information, and also possess a rare power of persuasion.
Wood people are very artistic and creative, which often shows in everything they set their hands to. They are hardworking and constantly look for something they can do for themselves, try to be continually busy and believe that work is the best use of their energy. Self-confidence is one of their best qualities.
“Wood people” are always grateful for everything they have and do not try to chase excesses or bite off more than they can chew, even though their field of interest is very wide and diverse. They are loyal friends and never behave selfishly, they are ideal team players and are very compassionate toward others.
Among the disadvantages of wood people is their extravagance. They sin by thinking they can handle more tasks than they actually can, so they are often overwhelmed with work that benefits no one.
In other words, wood people should learn to set boundaries and properly calculate their capacity. Under certain conditions they can become too dependent on others and even get lost in the crowd, which in many ways is possible only because of their passivity and a certain slowness.
Wood is in the east and its season is spring; the color is green. Wood is associated with the gallbladder and liver. Representatives of this element should avoid areas where strong winds prevail.
4. Water (last digit of birth year – 2 and 3)
Water people are considered charming and sympathetic and also know how to empathize. They are very flexible and have excellent performance. Moreover, they are clever and creative. Water people have an amazing imagination and are not afraid to use it.
There are many outstanding philosophers and thinkers among them; they are very independent and most often master several professions. Representatives of Water have perfect communication skills and can be very persuasive. Their excellent diplomatic abilities are also noteworthy.
They are highly intuitive and can pick up on what escapes the attention of others. They are good organizers and no less good artists; they know how to notice the special talents of people around them and help develop them in the future.
Water people can be secretive and insincere and never share their secrets with others and have a strong tendency to manipulate.
They always try to find the simple and easy way out of everything, because they are characterized by a certain passivity and often indulge their own and others’ whims. What they should learn is to stand firmly on their own feet and follow their own path.
And water people should avoid overly watery places, no matter how paradoxical that may sound.
Water is in the north. The season is winter and the color is black. Water is associated with the bones and excretory systems.
5. Metal (last digit of birth year – 0 and 1)
“Metal” people are very tenacious, independent and self-sufficient, which is given by their strong character. They love others, but also know how to care for and respect people. They are usually quite restrained, but under external pressure actively and unwaveringly defend themselves and their point of view.
Representatives of this element strive for order and prefer balance, equilibrium and cleanliness in every sense of the word. They are characterized by reliability and determination, although they sometimes become a bit detached and do not try to be part of the crowd.
When metal people know what they are looking for and want, their determination can be envied, because obstacles and failures never get them off track and they know how to resolve all problems easily. They are not afraid of solitude and all they want from society is recognition of their achievements and successes.
Among the drawbacks of metal people are their occasional impulsiveness. Consciously or subconsciously everyone has an irresistible desire for luxury, money and power. They can often be stubborn and irrational. As leaders, metal people are very demanding and want their subordinates to meet their high standards and expectations as much as possible. Metal is in the west. The season is autumn. The color of metal is white. Metal is associated with the respiratory system and the lungs.