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The 5 Elements in Chinese Zodiac: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water

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Peter Kolomiets
|March 30, 2026|Updated Apr 13, 2026|7 min read
The 5 Elements in Chinese Zodiac: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water

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  2. Palmer, M. (1991). The Elements of Taoism
  3. Walters, D. (2005). The Complete Guide to Chinese Astrology
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