What is Your True Nature? Take the Quiz!

Take this Five Element personality quiz! Based on the ancient system of the Five Elements in Eastern philosophy and Chinese medicine, learn your True Nature personality archetype!

Feel empowered! When you learn your Five Element personality type, you can create the best home and work space for you to thrive!
Feel greater well being and harmony in your life!

Q 1: What best describes my work ethic?

I am ambitious

I'm a good worker, but look forward to TGIF!

I'd rather tend to home affairs if I could

I am punctual, follow rules and procedures

I prefer to freelance, not to have set work time

Q 2: Best describes how I work with others...

I often lead/have difficulty following others

I love collaborating with others

I prefer to be in the background

I am a natural leader

I prefer to work alone

Q 3: How I respond to change...

I find excitement navigating through it

I prefer things to stay the same

I love the adventure of possibilities

I go with the flow

I often feel uneasy with change. I like control.

Q 4: My Communication Style...

I am assertive

I am nurturing

I don't often share my opinions

I am sensitive

I am logical

Q 5: How I respond to projects...

I'm great at starting new projects

Lot of enthusiasm to start, but it dissipates quickly

Great at getting consensus from others

I create a schedule and list of to-do's right away

I often uncover great insight for improvement

Q 6: My talent is...

coordinating

negotiation

lighting the way for others

creating structure

my imagination

I'm often absorbed with...

new projects

pleasure

keeping peace at all costs

strict adherence to rules

self-discovery

Q 8: A word that describes me is...

adventurous

humorous

diplomatic

high integrity

introspective

Q 9: Another word that describes me is...

confident

romantic

maternal

perfectionist

dreamer

Q 10: My emotional tendency is...

anger and/or frustration with others

anxiety

worry

stoic/detached

fear

Q 11: When I was a child my favorite activities were...

exploring, always trying new things, perhaps rebellious

extroverted, often the center of attention, with lots of friends

caring for others and helping them get along

more interested in getting A's, doing things right, following rules

introverted, exploring the mysteries, inventing, wild imagination

Q 12: My preferred weekend activity

do something new and/or adventurous

have fun with friends or partner

spend quiet time with a few friends

attend a museum or art event

work quietly on a project or attend a workshop

Q 13: My preferred clothing is...

business casual, sporty

bright, bold colors and animal prints

comfortable, classic pieces

sharp, sophisticated designer clothes

eclectic, flowing, loose

Q 14: My feelings around clutter...

I have some clutter, but I'm too busy now

I have lots of unfinished projects in my home.

I don't have clutter - my home is filled with great memories and collections

I hate clutter! I cannot feel comfortable!

You may call this clutter, but it feeds my artistic soul.

Q 15: My "way of being" is...

pushing forward

all over

stable

reducing, filtering

still, observing

Q 16: For more balance of energy, I require...

moments of stillness (I'm always on the move!)

coolness (I'm too hot!)

movement/activity (I'm too sedentary)

flexibility (I'm too rigid)

warmth/heat (I'm always cold!)

Q 17: My emotional fear is...

to lose my freedom

to be left out

to be not needed

to lose integrity

to be exposed

Q 18: My dream career is...

successful entrepreneur or explorer

keynote speaker or performer

teacher or advocate for others

CEO of large corporation, doctor, lawyer, or curator of beauty (interior designer, art curator)

therapist, in the arts (artist, musician, writer)

What's Your True Nature Element? Take the Quiz!

Wood Element - The Pioneer (Initiator)

An independent, driving force. The love of adventure, courage and competitiveness gives Wood the motivation to spring forward into action.

Fire Element - The Wizard (Inspirer)

Fire can bring ideas to fruition. She lives life with gusto!

Earth Element - The Peacemaker (Mediator)

Earth seeks harmony in the world. She can trust and accept love and support from others.

Metal Element - The Alchemist (Organizer)

Metal has a great skill in creating structure. She provides strength, yet adaptability – when in balance, knowing when to let things flow rather than grasping for the reigns.

Water Element - The Philosopher (Imaginator)

Water loves stillness and contemplation. She provides inner reflection, taking time to replenish your energy, and ample time for sleep and dreams.