Characteristics of Yin Wood (Yi Wood 乙)

Elegant yet Resilient Plant

People born as Yin Wood Master Element are sophisticated and charming, as characterized by soft Wood, such as the creeping vines, flowers, and plants. You can count on these people to act appropriately in events that require a high level of etiquette and refinement.

Diplomatic Conversationalists and Charismatic Personality

Yin Wood is gifted with the ability to diffuse arguments through their acumen in diplomacy and tact. However, they may readily give in to others’ demands and are open to making compromises to keep the peace.

Great Survival Instincts

In the same way that vines continue creeping, Yin Wood people can adapt to changes in their environment and be devious when needed. But there are also instances when they are too willing to accommodate others and don’t seem to control their own minds.

Problem-Solving Skills

People born under the Yin Wood Master Element can attack the problem at its core, and since they are not prejudiced, they make up their minds quickly. This could backfire, as more often than not, they only see what’s on the surface, and their solutions may not be permanent because they’re implemented without careful planning.

Feelings Rule All Decisions

Yin Wood people are given to emotional outbursts, especially anger, and their objectivity can be impaired when they feel strongly about something. When faced with an emotional situation, they often put others first, so their stand can frequently fluctuate depending on how the wind blows. 

Speed Over Depth

When you need a decision right away, you can rely on Yin Wood people to make one, though you can’t depend on them to make the best choices. Often, they propose temporary solutions and question their own judgment.

Networking Skills: Seeks Affirmation From Friends

Yin Wood people are innately social, and they become more confident in their choices when their friends agree with them. Their imagination can get messed up with their thinking, but having people around to keep them on track helps them immensely.

Image Conscious: Needs External Validation

The opinions of the people around them are critical, and they thrive on appreciation and praise. When they are recognized, they feel more confident, but this could also ruin them as criticism is their confidence downer.

Craves Attention

Yin Wood people are the ones who try to get the spotlight, and these efforts can range from harmless juvenile antics to something worse. Their confidence fluctuates with the attention they receive, and they find it hard to say no to peer pressure.

Could Use Improvements in Self-Esteem

Most of the time, Yin Wood people’s confidence changes based on how others see them, but they can work on their personal confidence. By learning new things and overcoming challenges, these people could develop their confidence, making them less susceptible to many problems.

Strong vs Weak

Yin Wood is strong if born during the winter, prosperous if born during spring. They are weak in summer and autumn.

As plants, Yin Wood needs Yang Fire (the sun) and Yin Water (rain) for balanced development. They have an interesting relationship with Metal, though, which is supposed to control them, but the more you cut Yin Wood, the stronger they become.

Featured Characteristic

In the featured characteristic, we highlight some key issues essential to understanding and dealing with Yin Wood people.

Although by nature they can be perceived as soft, under pressure, they can overcome any obstacle, like ivy that finds a way to spring out through a crack in the stone. They are tough to control, and among all Master Elements, they are the most skillful survivalists.

Because of their special way of handling the Metal Element, which represents law and authority to them, they can be excellent lawyers and public defenders. They usually have excellent argumentative skills and are not afraid of the law, as long as they are innocent, but even if not.

Considering that Yin Woods are constantly seeking attention and admiration, they can be excellent stage performers, and, as you will see from the list of famous people below, there is a significant number of top-class Yin Wood singers and actors.

Yin Wood people are also quite often elegant and beautiful.