The Metal Element
Each of the 12 animal signs within the Chinese zodiac is associated with one of the five elements. This is known as the fixed element of the sign. The animal signs related to the Metal Element are the Monkey and the Rooster.
Generally, people born under the fixed Metal sign have a great deal of confidence and are resolute in their drive for success… sometimes to a point of being hard-headed and stubborn! There is a strong sense of attractiveness around this element – they have an energy and confidence that makes them very likeable.
Additionally, each animal sign is further divided into the five sub-elements, depending on the year that the sign occurs.
Those born under the yearly Metal sub-element will have the following characteristics:
Strengths
- Ambitious and very success driven
- Competitive
- Good leadership qualities
- Fiercely independent
- Determined and driven
- Not easily swayed or influenced by others
- Not easily discouraged by failure or rejection
- A fighter who will not back down
- Handles difficulties head-on, preferably on their own
- Disciplined and focused
- Often spiritual, holding high morals and high standards
- Strong instincts when dealing with monetary aspects
Weaknesses
- Opinionated
- Non-expressive, or expressive only to a certain limit
- Can be very stubborn and unreasonable (especially if things are not to their expectation)
- Susceptible to being merciless and unkind
- Unafraid to cut ties with those who fail to conform to their expectations or hold opposing views
