Wood Element木 (Mù) · Element #1 of 5 · Years end in 4 or 5

Wood-element people are growth-oriented. They have natural vision — they see what their work, family, business could become and have the patience to nurture it from seed to fullness. Like trees, they grow steadily and reach high.

They're idealistic but practical. They believe in expansion, in new ideas, in the possibility of better futures — but they also do the daily watering, weeding, and waiting that growth requires. Many entrepreneurs, educators, environmentalists, and creative directors are Wood-element.

When out of balance: rigidity (an old tree won't bend), over-reaching (growing too fast for roots), and difficulty pruning (struggling to cut what's no longer serving). Health concerns: liver, gall bladder, eyes, tendons, anger.