Metal Types: The Organizers
Metal types are none as the alchemists archetype. Their great ability to transform, transmute, refine and purify energy is their strength. The metal element is at the beginning of the yin cycle, and so instead of emitting energy into the world, they extract unnecessary energy. They are the masters of letting go, they add precision to any project. While wood and fire see the bigger picture, metal focuses on the details. They tend to be loners but usually are necessary components in teams as they are the refiners of the other elements. Metal types are organized, planners, and keep everything in check. They bring order to chaos, apply rules, structures, and systems to rein in yang energy and refine it. Metal types are known as the designers, architects, personal assistants, and professional organizers. They are direct, cut to the chase, and are love orderly environments with color coordinated labels, boxes and closets.
METAL TYPES CHALLENGES
Metals tend to be obsessive, perfectionists, and too rigid. This shows up as overly controlling and picky even about what furniture is allowed in their homes if taken overboard. Letting go is one of their greatest strengths, and so they can discard things they may later regret. Metals easily forgot to take emotions into account and can be overly critical, and analytical so negative self talk can be detrimental.
TOO MUCH YIN ENERGY
Too much yin energy for metal types manifests in a lack of nourishment of energy. While wood initiated the idea, which then fire sets into motion, and earth grounds the idea for stable growth, metal provides nourishment to see it through. Lack of nourishment can manifest as underachievement.
TOO MUCH YANG ENERGY
An excess of yang, shows up as rigid and being closed off and narrow-minded. This can show up in the body as stiffness and muscle aches, due to inflexibility. Yoga is a great way to remedy this imbalance.
For more on the elements, we suggest reading Decorating with the Five Elements of Feng Shui by Tisha Morris.
Learn more about Decorating with Metal Element read here.
For more on Yang Metal Type Personalities read here.
For more on Yin Metal Type Personalities read here.
