Astrology's naysayers are often silenced when reminded that the age-old art is based on maths and science and this is certainly the case where the Chinese Elements are concerned

Ancient Chinese astrologers favoured a 60-year cycle, a tendency common to both Eastern and Western astrology. In this cycle, each 60-year span is a third of the 'Great Solar Cycle' of 180 years. It is also equivalent to the number of years it takes to assign each of the five Chinese Elements to one of the 12 animal signs (5 x 12 = 60).

Water

Those born under the influence of the Chinese Astrology Element of Water act with the assured fluidity of a river, affecting their environment with strength and quiet charm. Creative and captivating, diplomatic and intuitive, Water individuals are the masters of subtle persuasion. Without even appearing to try, you can gain someone's trust and affection, and once you've got them, they'll follow you anywhere. You make everyone feel special, noting and praising each person's unique talents.

Your inherent pliability, the fluid calm that makes you so appealing, can sometimes make you too passive, too willing to be what someone wants you to be. You tend to take the shape of whatever container you're poured into. Rather than letting others block your energies, let yourself flow freely!

Fire

Those born under the influence of the Chinese Element Fire burn through life with fierce charm, impulsive enthusiasm and restless emotions. A natural leader, you inspire with your decisive action and dramatic expression; people can't help but be magnetically drawn to you. Where will you lead your followers? Probably into an exciting adventure of some sort. You're instinctual, but your mind sparks with new ideas and clever solutions.

In love, you're highly-charged, even combustible at times! Red hot to the core, these dynamic individuals can see straight to the heart of an issue and make it work for them. You may seem single-minded, but you just refuse to be swayed from a cause you believe to be important.

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Chinese Elements

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Fire