Qualities of Yang Water (Ren Water 壬)

Dynamic Water

Just like the Water that rushes from the river, Yang Water people go after what they want despite any obstacle. They are well-liked because they don’t crush what’s blocking their way; they merely look for an alternate route and adapt.

Exceptional Intellect

The people under this sign have a lot of brainpower, are very flexible in how they think, and find inspiration in everything they see. Hence, Yang Water people make great entrepreneurs. They always have something going on, like Water running deep and consistently.

Grand Adventurers

Yang Water people are not the type to sit on the sidelines; they want to socialize and be active participants. They love their freedom, which includes going on adventures to reach new heights, and once something prevents them from enjoying it, they might react with a bad temper.

A need for Structure and Direction

Every Water surface needs boundaries; without them, it floods all over the place, becomes useless, and, in the end, becomes dangerous to its surroundings. Unrestricted Yang Water tends to become criminals. Despite being free spirits, people under the Yang Water sign want things to be in proper order. Gifted with their analytical and logical abilities, people under this sign can see things from all angles and see the bigger picture without being hampered by their emotions. 

Always Ahead of Everyone Else

People under this sign can give the task at hand their full attention, enabling them to solve problems more quickly than everyone else. They could think without being clouded by emotions, although those with a weaker Yang Water Element might struggle to maintain a balance between feelings and reason.

Remembering Vital Facts

Like deep ocean Water, which contains many secrets and unexplored areas, Yang Water people have deep memories and store information reserved for the things that are important to them. Given their methodical and systematic approach, they can finish tasks efficiently by recalling details from memory.

Considers Every Detail Before Making a Decision

Given how analytical Yang Water people are, they are very meticulous when making decisions, considering each detail with care. Even if they think fast, they do not base decisions on impulse; they take their time, which, in itself, could be a problem, as they may tend to overanalyze everything.

Needs Reassurance

While people under the Yang Water sign are gifted with superior intelligence, they can also be too conscious about how others see them. Often, they need the approval of those around them to feel confident about themselves.

A desire to be the Best in Everything

Since Yang Water people are very conscious of their status, they often feel inferior when they are not holding the highest position. When people under this sign are not the top dog, they could shy away from the world due to their inferiority complex.

Happier When Taking Initiative

By nature, Yang Water people are driven and motivated, and even if they undergo moments of low self-esteem, they bounce back and become better people. The act of doing something is enough to boost their enthusiasm, and they always feel the need to solve problems and overcome obstacles. Water needs constant movement; if it gets stuck, it becomes stale. Therefore, Yang Water people feel best when they are onto something and it involves physical movement.

Strong vs Weak

Yang Water is strong if born during the autumn months, prosperous if born during the winter. In spring and summer, the Yang Water Master Element is usually weak.

Metal elements make Yang Water stronger, especially Yang Metal. When Yang Water is overwhelming, it becomes directionless, flooding everywhere; therefore, it needs Yang Earth to set boundaries and protect the water from flooding. Yin Earth is not very effective, though; it makes the Water muddy.

Featured Characteristics

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

Yang Water people are usually rich in information. Like the ocean, which can keep a lot of secrets in its depths, the Yang Water people can collect and store a massive amount of information that they can pull out whenever they need.

Often, they are very interested in business, especially when in contact with the Yang Fire Element, which gives them speed and quick friction in reacting to things and executing ideas.

Yang Water is constantly moving, and it’s pretty challenging to restrain it. They enjoy being free, but this can sometimes go out of control; therefore, they have to learn to be peaceful as well.

If Yang Water is weak and in contact with a lot of Yin Earth, it will make them feel dirty and muddy, negatively affecting their emotions and health as well. Because Yin Earth represents authority over Yang Water, this can indicate issues with the law.

They are also excellent copycats; they only need to see something once, and they are already on their way to reproducing it. This ability is best shown in how Bill Gates, who is the Yang Water Master Element, famously copied Apple’s (Steve Jobs, Yang Fire) operating system. The Yang Water absorbed and reflected the light of the Yang Fire and reproduced it as a new business.