Chinese Zodiac Glossary
Element
One of five elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water) that pairs with your zodiac animal on a 10-year cycle, adding a second personality layer beyond the animal alone.
Chinese Zodiac in Relationships
For your Relationships lens, we include your zodiac animal and element — because they describe your relational temperament, the pace you bond at, and how compatible your instincts run with someone else's.