Inner Five Elements Quiz
What is your birth date?: _____(mo)/_______(day)/_______(year)
If the statement is a bit like you, give yourself a 1; If it is very much describes you, give yourself a 3; if it is unlike you, give yourself a -2.
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be cautious and sensible enjoy frequent periods of solitude and introspection be content being anonymous or on the periphery of social events be considered self-absorbed be involved in intellectual pursuits be content figuring things out for myself be careful about what I reveal to other people be a stubborn defender of the truth as I see it be patient and persevering in spite of defeats and dead ends be objective and dispassionate feel self-sufficient in or out of relationship choose privacy over intimacy, solitude over socializing enjoy projects that don't included other people remove myself from everyday affairs and turn inward to quietly reflect upon the place of my life in the grand scheme of things |
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| __ | A Total (Water) |
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feel confident taking action feel powerful and invulnerable start new projects before I finish the previous one be comfortable with deadlines enjoy doing things that have never been done before act with confidence and assurance regardless of what others may think or feel make quick decisions and change my mind often be comfortable with tasks that demand “thinking on my feet” be direct or provocative even if it causes discomfort or embarrassment to others take pleasure in public recognition and admiration of my talents and achievements follow my own hunches about what is right or wrong to take the lead when it is necessary to get things done quickly and effectively feel comfortable guiding others and directing their efforts disregard other people's appraisals of me |
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| ___ | B Total (Wood) |
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be animated and enthusiastic enjoy the pleasures of my senses easily know what another thinks and feels be comfortable in a very stimulating environment openly share my inner most feelings and desires live in the here and now and not worry about the future or the past see the humourous side of life be tender, intimate, and vulnerable with another person be comfortable receiving and showing affection and pleasure enjoy being moved emotionally interpret life's experiences through my emotional response to events easily become completely involved in the events going on around me become deeply identified with the feelings, thoughts, and experiences of another remain optimistic and hopeful in spite of what others may believe |
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C Total (Fire) |
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be nurturing and supportive put the needs of others before my own take pains to preserve long term relationships enjoy being relied upon for reassurance and help enjoy being the hub of my social and family network be agreeable and accommodating help people work together in a harmonious manner get involved in other people's lives enjoy maintaining many diverse, even conflicting, relationships be diplomatic and tactful rely on the skill and intelligence of others accept other people's characterizations of who I am sympathize with the circumstances of other people get close enough to need another person |
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| ___ | D Total (Earth) |
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maintain a neat and orderly personal life-style be in control of my environment and the way I do things be strongly committed to my moral principles and standards of conduct feel secure and confident in my work when I know that everyone is following proper procedures enjoy tasks that require systematic approaches to problem solving appreciate being thought of as meticulous and discriminating be self-contained and not overly involved in other people's affairs be appreciated or admired for my skill and expertise rather than my personality or emotionally enthusiasm accept the authority of those with more competence be systematic and methodical in my work be content with few close attachments or demanding relationships put virtue and principles above pleasure and fulfillment restrain myself in expressing my feelings or opinions be tasteful and discriminating |
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E Total (Metal) |
Add the scores for the groups of answers that you gave and mark them below:
A = Water Score ____________
B = Wood Score _____________
C = Fire Score ______________
D = Earth Score ______________
E = Metal Score ______________
