Discover Your Five Element Archetype

The Five Elements offer a fascinating way to understand patterns of behavior, emotions, habits, challenges, and trends related to health and well-being.

This questionnaire was created to help identify which of the five archetypes may be more present in your way of acting, relating to others, and caring for your health at this time in your life.

Get to know the Book

What are your five element archetypes? Understand your patterns, honour your nature, and support better health. It presents a practical and accessible approach to understanding the patterns that influence the way we think, feel, care for our health, and relate to the world.

Inspired by the principles of the Five Elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the book invites the reader to develop greater awareness, balance, and autonomy in caring for their own health.

How the Quiz Works

Choose a quiet moment. Set aside about 10 minutes so you can answer calmly and without interruptions.
Read each statement. Think about how you have been over the past few months, especially during stressful times.
Give a score from 0 to 4. Use the scale below and write the number in the box next to each statement. Answer honestly and go with your first reaction. There are no right or wrong answers.
Add up each section. When you finish a section (A to E), add the 5 notes together and write the result in “Section total”.
Each total ranges from 0 to 20.
Compare the five totals. Your highest total shows your dominant element. Your second highest shows your secondary element. The second largest shows its secondary element.

Discover Your Dominant Element

This questionnaire was based on the book The Power of the Five Elements, by Charles A. Moss. It is a tool for self-knowledge and education. It is not a medical diagnosis and does not replace the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional.

SECTION A

☐ 1. I feel tension in my neck, shoulders or jaw, or I have headaches.

☐ 2. I have difficulty relaxing and slowing down.

☐ 3. I get frustrated or irritated easily when something prevents me from achieving a goal.

☐ 4. I hate losing control of a situation and like to take the lead.

☐ 5. Under pressure, I become more focused, decisive, and determined.

SECTION TOTAL A ______

SECTION B

☐ 6. My heart races or I feel palpitations when I am anxious or agitated.

☐ 7. I have difficulty sleeping because my mind gets agitated at night.

☐ 8. My mood changes easily, going from excitement to discouragement.

☐ 9. I feel very vulnerable emotionally, especially in relationships.

☐ 10. Even under stress, I seek the company of friends and keep my sense of humor.

SECTION TOTAL B ______

SECTION C

☐ 11. I have digestive problems, such as bloating, heartburn or changes in appetite.

☐ 12. I feel tired and heavy, and I crave sweets when I am stressed.

☐ 13. I keep going over problems in my mind and worry too much about others and myself.

☐ 14. I end up being the caregiver in relationships and have difficulty asking for help.

☐ 15. I am nurturing and people often come to me for support.

SECTION TOTAL C ______

SECTION D

☐ 16. I have frequent colds, nasal symptoms, or skin problems.

☐ 17. I feel sad or melancholy and take longer than others to get over a loss.

☐ 18. I am critical and demanding of myself and others, and I find it hard to accept imperfection.

☐ 19. I hold grudges and isolate myself when I feel hurt.

☐ 20. I value order, principles, and integrity, and deal with stress methodically.

SECTION TOTAL D ______

SECTION AND

☐ 21. I have low back pain, feel constantly cold or find it hard to warm up.

☐22. I feel deeply exhausted and my energy reserves run out easily.

☐ 23. I have fears, often unfounded, and focus on the risks and dangers.

☐ 24. When I am upset, I withdraw, “hibernate,” and hide what I feel.

☐ 25. I am cautious, reflective, and quietly persistent in the face of difficulties.

SECTION TOTAL E ______

ALL OF THEM

MY HIGHEST TOTAL IS IN THE SECTION:

MY SECOND HIGHEST TOTAL IS IN THE SECTION:

Results

SECTION A – Wood Element – The Visionary / The Warrior

SECTION B – Fire Element – The Leader

SECTION C – Earth Element – The Caregiver

SECTION D – Metal Element – The Alchemist

SECTION E – Water Element – The Sage

Want to understand your archetype more deeply?

This questionnaire was created as an entry point into the world of the Five Elements. Each archetype has its own characteristics, patterns of behaviour, ways of dealing with stress, potential strengths, challenges, and tendencies related to well-being. If you wish to explore these patterns in more depth, the book What are your five element archetypes? Understand your patterns, honour your nature, and support better health. it presents a detailed explanation of each archetype and how they can manifest in everyday life.

Continue Your Journey

Understanding an archetype is only the first step. Transforming that knowledge into conscious choices for health, lifestyle, and well-being is where true change happens. If you want personalized guidance to apply these concepts to your reality, learn about the health education programs and services from Manuela Lourenço Wellness..

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The information provided here reflects a holistic and educational approach to well-being, developed to support—not replace—the relationship between you and your healthcare provider.