The properties of Earth include nourishment and growth. Earth is the mother of all things. A person with a balance of Earth has the characteristics of honest, faithful, dependable, frank and helpful.

The properties of Fire include heat and upward flaring movement.
A person with a balance of Fire has the characterisics of: wisdom, reason, principles and a strong sense of etiquette.

The properties of Metal include the ability to be melted, reshaped and hardened.
A person with a balance of Metal has the characteristics of meticulous, careful, righteous and gently critical with an eye for correctness.

The properties of Water include coolness and flowing downward movement.
A person with a blanace of Water is clear minded, influential, insightful, motivated to oversome obstacles and has many social contacts.

The properties of Wood include the ability to grow and spread freely, to move with the wind and be shaped and carved.
A person with a balance of Wood has the characteristics of loyal, forgiving, benevolent and yielding.