How to Choose Your Oil

In Five Element medicine, we are all a blend of every Element — but one is often more active, or in greater need of support, at different times in our lives. As you answer the questions, notice which Element you choose most often. This is usually the Element that will support you best right now. If you feel torn between two Elements, trust your intuition — or choose the one whose description or ritual resonates most deeply in this moment. You can return to a different Element oil whenever your needs change.

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What Element Are You?

A Self-Discovery Quiz Inspired by the Five Elements

Discover your dominant Element:
Water, Wood, Fire, Earth or Metal

  • Go with your first instinct — there are no right or wrong answers.

    As you answer each question, make a note of which Element you choose most often:

    • 🌊 Water

    • 🌱 Wood

    • 🔥 Fire

    • 🌍 Earth

    • 🌬️ Metal

    1. When you're feeling off balance, you're most likely to...

    • Withdraw or feel overwhelmed emotionally (Water)

    • Get irritable or snappy (Wood)

    • Overthink or worry (Earth)

    • Feel scattered or anxious (Fire)

    • Become overly critical or rigid (Metal)

    2. Which statement sounds most like you?

    • I crave depth and solitude (Water)

    • I’m driven and easily frustrated when things get in my way (Wood)

    • I want everyone to feel safe and supported (Earth)

    • I’m passionate, talkative, and emotional (Fire)

    • I value order, beauty, and doing things the “right” way (Metal)

    3. Your ideal weekend includes...

    • A long bath, journaling, or deep rest (Water)

    • A hike, creative project, or big spring clean (Wood)

    • Hosting friends for food and chats (Earth)

    • Dancing, connecting, and fun (Fire)

    • Decluttering, organizing, or a slow walk in nature (Metal)

    4. Which emotion do you experience most often?

    • Fear (Water)

    • Frustration (Wood)

    • Worry (Earth)

    • Anxiety or excitement (Fire)

    • Grief (Metal)

    5. What’s your superpower?

    • Deep wisdom and intuition (Water)

    • Courage and ambition (Wood)

    • Caring for others (Earth)

    • Joy and inspiration (Fire)

    • Precision and reflection (Metal)

    6. What does your body need most right now?

    • Stillness, sleep, or deep rest (Water)

    • Movement and a sense of direction (Wood)

    • Nourishment and support (Earth)

    • Joy and connection (Fire)

    • Cleanse and simplicity (Metal)

  • Your dominant Element is the one you selected most frequently throughout the quiz. If you have a tie between two, trust your intuition — which Element description feels most like you right now?

    Remember: You are a blend of all Five Elements, but one is often most active or in need of support at this moment in your life.

    Use the oil for your dominant Element to bring yourself back into balance — emotionally, energetically, and physically.

  • As well as using your Element oil daily for facial Gua Sha, or on its own, you can add the mini ritual below for extra emotional and energetic support.

    🌊 Water Element

    You’re intuitive, sensitive, and deeply reflective. You need periods of rest and alone time to feel balanced, but can slip into fear or overwhelm when stressed.

    Mini Ritual:

    Apply Water Element Oil to your lower back. Place both hands over your belly and breathe deeply.

    Say: “I am safe. I trust the flow of life.”

    🌱 Wood Element

    You’re driven, passionate, and love growth. When out of balance, you may feel stuck, frustrated, or impatient.

    Mini Ritual:

    Apply Wood Element Oil to your temples. Gently tap the point between your eyebrows. Inhale slowly.

    Say: “I am flexible. I move forward with ease.”

    🔥 Fire Element

    You’re joyful, expressive, and full of warmth. You uplift others easily, but stress can bring anxiety or emotional burnout.

    Mini Ritual:

    Apply Fire Oil to your heart centre. Lightly tap your chest while smiling softly.

    Say: “I am joy. I radiate calm connection.”

    🌍 Earth Element

    You’re nurturing, grounded, and deeply caring. Stress can lead to overthinking or worry, especially about others.

    Mini Ritual:

    Apply Earth Oil to the centre of your chest (CV17). Breathe slowly into your belly.

    Say: “I nourish and am nourished.”

    🌬️ Metal Element

    You’re precise, thoughtful, and love clarity. When unbalanced, you may become critical, withdrawn, or overly focused on perfection.

    Mini Ritual:

    Apply Metal Oil to the sides of your nose. Exhale slowly through your nose.

    Say: “I let go. I create space for what matters.”

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