Fire is the element of Summer and is associated with the Heart, Small Intestine, Pericardium, Tripple Heater meridians and the emotion of Joy.   Fire people love to reach out and be in relationship with all people. They enjoy to  laugh and sometimes they carry a sadness or lack of joy deeper in themselves. They are the flirts, the entertainers.  They bring a sense of warmth and fun.   

Earth is the element of Late Summer and is associated with the Stomach & Spleen meridians and the emotion of sympathy.  Earth people have the ability to care for people, like a mother can nourish a child.  Thus food and understanding are important. Sometimes an Earth person can feel a sense of emptiness or neediness in their own life. Earth people in balance feel a deep sense of groundedness & satisfaction that their cup is full and there is plenty to share.  They are our carers.

Metal is the element of Autumn and is associated with Lung & Large Intestine meridians and the emotion of grief .  Metal people search for what is pure and spiritual.  They set the highest standards for themselves and others; respect is important.  Sometimes they live in a sense of regret of what could have been.  Metal people in balance have a strong sense of beauty, self worth and self esteem. They are our spiritual seekers.

Water is the element of Winter and is associated with the Kidney & Bladder meridians and the emotion is fear.  Water people have a persistence and determination and will often excel in situations that others find too scary.  Sometimes they may hide a deep sense of being frozen or washed away by their own fear.  Water people are survivors and shape shifters.  They get their strength from mysterious places.   They get the job done.

Wood is the element of Spring and is associated with the Liver & the Gall Bladder meridians and the emotion of anger or frustration.  Wood people excel or have trouble in planning, decision making, and action.   The future and their ability to see it -  this can be their strength.   When out of balance they may procrastinate or have a sense of no hope.   Wood Element people make excellent leaders.   They have a strong sense of justice.  They are the change makers.