Taoist Astrology and the Structure of the UniverseThe dominance of one of the five elements in a person’s basic energy will give a charge to
the person’s quality and way of living. Of course, all of us have some of all five elements
but according to the year/month/day and in some systems also the hour/minute at the
moment of birth, one of the five elements will be stronger than the other four. As men-
tioned before there are many different systems, all using different methods to make calcu-
lations. Most of them work well if we understand their point of view and if we use them as
a ‘whole’. Mixing different astrological systems tends to create much confusion.
The most typical positive or creative qualities of the different elements are:
Wood: Practical, creative, casual.
Fire: Lively, talkative, quick.
Earth: Stable, reliable, conservative, primitive.
Metal: Vigorous, progressive, determined, calculated.
Water: Contemplative, attentive, communicative, adjustable.
(For a better understanding of this topic, read: “Fusion of the Five Elements I”, by Mantak
Chia)
Fig. 3.13 North Star - Big Dipper - 28 Constellations