The Five Elements:
Wood:
The East
Spring
Azure Dragon
Planet: Jupiter
Color: Green
Personality: Generous, warm, persuasive, co-operative, seeks to expand and grow.
Can be: Idealistic, ethical, enthusiastic, seeks to explore.
Animals: The Tiger, Rabbit and Dragon
Fire:
The South
Summer
Vermilion Bird
Planet: Mars
Color: Red
Personality: Energetic, passionate, adventurous, restless
Can be: Competitive, leadership skills, strong, single-minded, loves a good laugh.
Animals: The Snake, Horse and Sheep
Earth:
Center
Change of seasons
The Yellow Dragon
Planet: Saturn
Color: Yellow
Personality: Patient, stable, reliable, hard-working, ambitious, stubborn, energetic.
Can be: Disciplined, logical.
Animals: The Dragon, Rat, and Ox. It is the central balance of the elements and can lend qualities to all 12 animals as well.
Metal:
The West
Autumn
White Tiger
Planet: Venus
Color: White
Personality: Determined, self-reliant, un-yeilding, strong, forceful.
Can be: Reserved, needs personal space, sophisticated, seeks pleasure, caring, respectful.
Animals: Monkey, Rooster, Dog
Water:
The North
Winter
Black Tortoise
Planet: Mercury
Color: Black
Personality: Secretive, charming, compassionate, sensitive, creative.
Can be: Flexible, complaint, intellectual.
Animals: The Pig, Rat, and Ox