Metal Characteristics

Purity · Steadiness · Justice

Metal in the Five Elements belongs to White

Represents loyalty, resolute and steadfast

Stable and righteous, neither arrogant nor humble

Strong organizational skills, adept leadership

Those with Metal deficiency:

Show loyalty, decisiveness, skill in achievement, possessiveness, strategic vision, and strong execution (Metal's positive traits), but also display overly subjective and rash tendencies (negative aspects).

Those with excessive Metal:

Exhibit over-caution, indecisiveness, weak control, poor strategic vision, and weak execution (Metal's negative traits), while also displaying rationality (positive aspect).

The Metal Element

Health

Metal-dominant individuals should focus on nourishing Yin and strengthening the spleen, clearing heat and moisturizing dryness. Recommended: Consume foods that nourish lungs/spleen/kidneys/liver; moderate exercise; maintain emotional balance; avoid exhaustion and mood swings.

Personality

Metal-dominant individuals are decisive, detail-oriented, independent, organized, principled, articulate leaders. May exhibit rigidity, impatience, or emotional detachment.

Direction

Metal corresponds to the West. In Bagua, West relates to Dui (Marsh) and Qian (Heaven) trigrams, both associated with Metal.

Season

Metal governs Autumn. Autumn embodies harvest, maturity, and dryness – the peak season for Metal's energy.

Career

Metal-aligned careers involve metallic properties, mechanics, decision-making, authority, and control.

Suitable fields: Finance, automotive, metals, electronics, technology, law, military/government, sports, transportation, jewelry, healthcare, machinery.

Relationships

Resolute and persistent · Rational and calm · Organized: Direct communicators, value commitment, independent, prioritize material stability, natural leaders. May appear overly rigid.