astrology3

Earth - brings out the solid, reliable qualities in a person, and these people are the most practical members of their animal sign. They have excellent deductive abilities, foresight and organizational skills, making them excellent planners or administrators. They usually have a sound reason for everything they do. There is a tendency toward being too materialistic or too blind to other realms.
Metal - brings out the intense, resolute qualities in a person, and these people are the most rigid members of their animal sign. They are guided by strong feelings, and prefer to sort out problems alone rather than with the aide of others. There is a kind of electricity about them, and they generate strong impulses in others. There is a tendency to not let go long after a situation should be ended.
Water - brings out a powerful need to communicate thoughts, feelings to others, and thus to influence how they think and feel. They tend to be the most adaptable members of their animal sign. There is a knack for noticing things that will soon become important, and can truly wear down their opponent through persistence, without being pushy or intrusive. There is a tendency to depend too much on others, or of being inconstant.
Wood - brings out a strong need to be moral, and to know the basic values of everything. They have the most open, generous nature of any member of their animal sign. Interests are wide and varied, and they usually love to expand their horizons, as well as those of others. Usually generous by nature. There is a tendency to have too many irons in the fire, spreading themselves to the breaking point.
Fire - brings out the leadership and decisiveness in its natives, and they are the most adventurous, aggressive members of their animal sign. They are good at motivating others, innovating...and they are real doers. Usually they dominate the field with their creativity. There is a tendency to be overambitious, impatient and self-centered.

Boar - seeks peace and harmony, and prefers to let fights die down rather than fueling them. If there must be a fight, a Boar fights fair. He/she is truly the nice guy, simple, honest and trustworthy. Yet the Boar is also known to avidly pursue pleasure, and must be careful to avoid excess. He/she is a good listener, and unjudgemental. At worst, the pursuit of pleasure can become obsessive, and has a great difficulty saying No .
Dog - is loyal, with a passion for justice and fairplay. Rarely demanding, usually friendly and unpretentious, the Dog seems to have friends everywhere. Of course, it doesn't hurt that there is an inherent sex appeal, too. When there is trouble,call your Dog friend and he/she won't be able to resist helping you out. At worst he/she worries too much, is obstinate and unbending.
Dragon - is magnanimous and vital, and sees life as full of creative potential. Others wonder how the Dragon always seems to have energy to draw upon. There is a dislike of pettiness, and a love of doing anything on a large scale. In fact, the Dragon bears a strong resemblance to the Western sign of Leo. He/she loves an audience, is magnetic, and seems born to dictate orders. At worst, he/she is egotistical, too brusque, or too callous.
Horse - is usually cheerful, and popular. There is quick wit, and an undercurrent of raw sex-appeal. He/she is a seeker of adventure at heart, and has a strong desire for independence. As you can imagine, it is not easy for a Horse to stay in a relationship, and most go in and out quite a lot. There is an impetuousness here which can be quite charming, but at worst the Horse is inconsistent, and has an explosive temper.
Monkey - is the most inventive, improvisational sign of the twelve, quick witted and clever. He/she is versatile, and a learns quickly, and makes an excellent mimic, or actor/actress. Many have equated the Monkey with the Western sign Gemini, because they are both known for their childlike curiosity and joy. Negatively, he/she tends to have a superiority complex about his/her mind and cleverness.