Saju reads the balance of five elements — Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water — in your birth chart. Too much or too little of an element each tilts your temperament in a particular way. Here is what an excess and a lack of each element traditionally mean.
〔Wood〕 When excessive: Wood energy is densely gathered, overflowing with growth, ambition, and warmth. Forward-driving and kind, yet in excess you may spread too many shoots at once and loosen your roots. Prune with the expressiveness of Fire and the decisiveness of Metal—focusing and finishing one thing—and you grow into a great tree. When lacking: A lack of Wood can weaken your drive and the courage to begin. If you tend to delay new ventures or hesitate over decisions, replenish the energy of beginnings by drawing near the east, the color green, morning hours, and living plants. The habit of taking the first step—however small—opens your fortune.
〔Fire〕 When excessive: Fire energy runs strong, so passion, expressiveness, and grace shine in you. Brilliant and ardent, yet in excess your feelings can flare and cool too fast. Temper the heat with the steadiness of Earth and the wisdom of Water, and your light becomes a lamp that brightens the world for a long time. When lacking: A lack of Fire can weaken the staying power of your passion and your self-expression. If your spirits sink easily, replenish vitality by drawing near the south, the color red, midday, and warm light. Practicing showing yourself before others and expressing your feelings raises the temperature of your fortune.
〔Earth〕 When excessive: Earth energy sits thick in you, so trustworthiness, tolerance, and stability stand out. Solid and dependable, yet in excess you may resist change and settle in one place. Till the hardened ground with the decisiveness of Metal and the drive of Wood, and you become fertile soil that nurtures all things. When lacking: A lack of Earth can weaken your perseverance, stability, and power to finish. If your heart wavers often, replenish your center by drawing near the middle ground, the color yellow, the turning of seasons, and earthy nature. Keeping promises and schedules and shoring up your foundation builds an unshakable fortune.
〔Metal〕 When excessive: Metal energy runs strong, so loyalty, decisiveness, and a sense of justice stand out. Clear-cut and upright, yet in excess you can seem sharp and inflexible. Refine yourself with the gentle wisdom of Water and the warmth of Fire, and you become a fine sword that benefits the world. When lacking: A lack of Metal can weaken your decisiveness and the firmness to cut things off. If indecision troubles you, replenish the energy of resolve by drawing near the west, the color white, autumn, and metal. Practicing closing out lingering matters and drawing clear lines makes your fortune firm.
〔Water〕 When excessive: Water energy runs strong, so wisdom, adaptability, and deep thought excel in you. Bright and flexible, yet in excess overthinking can slow your action or leave your heart adrift. Channel the current with the stability of Earth and the drive of Wood, and you become a great river that nourishes all things. When lacking: A lack of Water can weaken your flexibility, depth of thought, and adaptability. If your thinking turns rigid, replenish the energy of wisdom by drawing near the north, the color black, winter, and water. Practicing a pause to reflect and welcoming diverse perspectives widens the flow of your fortune.