Metal Element (金)

Metal (金) is the energy of autumn, harvest and righteousness — the refined blade and the gathered fruit. It embodies structure, justice, clarity and the courage to cut away excess.

Metal people are principled, decisive and disciplined, with strong values and a sharp sense of right and wrong. They value quality, order and keeping their word.

Integrity, resolve, precision and loyalty. Metal cuts to the truth, finishes what it starts and stands firm for what it believes.

Too much Metal brings rigidity, harshness and a cutting edge; too little brings indecision, weak boundaries and difficulty following through.

Metal is generated by Earth (which forms it) and generates Water (which it condenses). It is controlled by Fire (which melts it) and controls Wood (the axe to the tree).

Soften your edge with warmth (Fire) and flexibility, and let yourself flow (Water). Strength refined by kindness becomes true, respected authority.