Gentle candle flicker

Yin Fire mimics the restrained flicker of a lamp, which also reflects on the people under this sign who are discreet, meticulous, and subtle. They look polished and mild on the surface, but that is an understatement of their true personalities, and they eventually warm up once you get to know them. Their energy is also highly expandable; they can easily burst from a candle flame into a large flame, burning everything in their path.

Natural philosophers

As intellectual thinkers, Yin Fire people love learning new things in their quest to inspire others. Given their disposition toward new knowledge, they pay close attention to detail, but they can also be worrywarts.

Fickle mind

Yin Fire people have minds as changeable as the wind, especially when their emotions are on the line. Given their unstable mindset, they can be very prickly and impulsive, making it impossible to know where you stand with them.

Loving the people close to them

Yin Fire people are especially devoted to their parents, as they are more inclined to show filial piety. With their tendency to sacrifice their happiness for others, they need reminding to put themselves first, especially when it comes to those close to them.

Exhaustive thinkers

They see things from multiple perspectives and are very thorough with details. Yin Fire people can look into the heart of every issue and probe into all possibilities in every case.

Untrusting

Yin Fire people may be open to new ideas, but you can count on them to criticize facts that are not backed up by any proof. They enjoy learning in groups, and although they may be open to new ideas, they tend to be more conservative, so they don’t embrace controversial ideas that are beyond their comfort zone.

Quick and hasty decisions

They tend to make swift decisions, meaning they don’t dawdle when they need to choose. However, Yin Fire people tend to follow standard procedures and are not very keen on radical perspectives.

Nurturing

Yin Fire people love to bring light and nurture others; this is one of their primary purposes and a source of fulfillment in life. Guiding and teaching come naturally to them.

Fear of failure

In its essence, Yin Fire is fragile, like candlelight on a windy day. Therefore, when they fail in achieving something, they get easily discouraged. In that case, they need support from somebody more experienced to put them back on track.

Conditions for a healthy Yin Fire

Yin Fire is strong if born during the spring or summer, weaker if born during winter or autumn, but overall, the chart should be taken into consideration to make an accurate judgment of how strong Yin Fire is. Yin Fire functions best if there is a good supply of Yang Wood and Yang Metal; such an Element triangle is a winning combination for them. Yang Wood supplies the fuel, while Yang Metal gives it purpose (Yin Fire forges Yang Metal, turning it into a helpful tool). Yin Fire dislikes Yin Water, which goes directly against it, but can handle Yang Water. A weaker Yin Fire tends to dwell much more on their failures; therefore, they need support to snap out of it. Too much Earth is also not so good because ash (which is the product of Fire) can suffocate Yin Fire.

Featured characteristics

For Yin Fire people, their mother is the most important and usually the most influential person in their lives. A good education is key to Yin Fire, and they get it through healthy, balanced support from their mother. If this support falls short, they might struggle to find their emotional balance throughout their lives. In general, Yin Fire people tend to suffer longer from childhood traumas than other Master Elements because of this emotional dependency.