(戊Wu) Yang Earth/ (己Ji) Yin Earth

(戊Wu) Yang Earth is hard, crusty soil like the ground in a desert with no rain for a long period of time. Belong to high mountain, thick earth, earth from mountain and granite, hard and powerful, can be used to build dam. Wu people like the great earth or stone rock, trustworthy & optimistic, open-minded and steady, carefree, strict & honest and simply dressed. Though innate quality is like stone, their stability deserves one’s appreciation. Wu people will always make sure that the foundation is strengthened before spending time slowly and putting in effort, feelings or commitment. Once decided on one thing, nothing can change their mind. In other words, Wu person can be stubborn at times. Wu people nature, this characteristic enables them to implement faith unto others. Wu person is amiable, appreciates and treasures relationships, and because of this, others will tend to seek consultation from them. However, Wu person will not reject those who come to him, and will not go after those who reject him; he will not promote himself to others. Shortcomings are being willful, self-centered and stubbornness which can lead to non-coherence and not be able to mingle or socialize well. Wu person is inflexible and do not change their opinions easily, this tends to lead to a monotonous lifestyle. They will often be considered as people with non-interesting speeches. Their self-respect is very strong, paying very much attention to reputation; however, they do not indulge in the flattery from others.

(己Ji) Yin Earth is like garden soil, fluffy and loamy, rich in nutrients to grow wonderful food. Symbolize plant has wholly grow up. Its 5 elements is (Yin) Earth, Earth as in sandstone. - Belong to earth from field and garden, the soil is wet (mud/wet soil), and can be easily rushed away by water. Field earth or rich earth is sufficient to absorb adequate moisture, and is a depository for various kinds of nutrients; it is the place for cultivating various plants. Ji people’s understanding, learning and grasping of knowledge is rapid, in other words, they are very versatile. Synthesis says that the majority of this kind of people is very steady and kind. However, their heart is very complex, and they may not be as good as they appear to be. Ji people are considerable hardworking, will often notice to substantiate and improve themselves, hence the appraiser that they get can be very high. Besides, rich field earth has soft, flexible comfortable nature. Therefore they know very well on when to retreat or advance at different circumstances or situations, has very high adaptability and hence will be entrusted frequently to handle difficult problems. Shortcomings of Ji people are that their concentration level are not that high, are rash at times, tend to compromise easily on decisions made and will also be taken for granted by other people at times.