Metallic bracelet

In the Five Elements theory, the metal element symbolizes decisiveness, wealth, and the stability of order. If a person exhibits a “deficiency of metal” trait, they often find themselves in a state of repeated deliberation during critical life choices—desiring to break through yet hesitating when faced with opportunities, as if measuring the gains and losses of every path at a crossroads. Financial fortune then becomes like a flickering candle in the wind: at times, precise judgment brings unexpected windfalls, while at other times, delayed decisions lead to missed opportunities, with income and expenses constantly fluctuating and failing to settle. This energy imbalance can trap one in a cycle of “thinking too much but doing too little,” even causing opportunities to slip away due to excessive caution.