Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about MyElement and your elemental identity

Your elemental identity is a simple snapshot of which of the five elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water) shows up strongest in you. We use your birth date, time, and place to find your “Day Master” (your core element) and the mix around it.

We use authentic Five-Element rules plus solar-time correction and precise timezone/location data. It’s a classical system, not a lab test—but most people say the top insights feel spot-on.

Exact birth time gives the most accurate reading, but an estimate is okay. Don’t know it? Use 12:00 PM. Unsure of the exact place? Use the nearest city. If possible, check your birth certificate or ask family for the precise time.

Five-Element astrology looks at how the five energies interact—rather than where planets are. It works like a personality map: practical, pattern-based, and focused on how you act, work, and relate.

Your core elemental identity remains constant throughout your life, as it's determined by your birth information. However, your understanding and expression of these traits can evolve and mature over time. The insights help you work with your natural tendencies rather than against them.

It’s an ancient self-knowledge system, not a lab-proven science. Think of it like Myers-Briggs or Enneagram—use it as a mirror for reflection and growth, not as absolute truth.

Use it to choose better work fits, improve relationships, and grow with less friction. It highlights your natural strengths and weak spots so you can act with awareness.

If it doesn’t resonate, it may be pointing to unrealised potential—or your birth data might be off. Double‑check your details. If it still feels wrong, just take what’s useful and leave the rest.

Your birth details are used only to generate your chart, then discarded. If you buy a premium report, we keep the email/payment info needed to deliver it—nothing more. Everything is sent over HTTPS. See our Privacy Policy.

Yes, you can generate readings for others as long as you have their birth information. However, we recommend that each person reviews their own reading, as the insights are most meaningful when personally explored and applied.

The basic chart is free. Our detailed premium report is paid—pricing is shown clearly at checkout, no hidden fees.

The basic chart appears in a few seconds. A detailed premium report (if you order one) is delivered within 24 hours.

Use what you have—date and place still reveal a lot. If the time is missing, use 12:00 PM or your best guess; you can always update it later when you find the exact time.

You’ll see your element stars and tips instantly. If you want more, we currently offer one detailed premium report—delivered within 24 hours.

We adjust for historical timezones and daylight saving, convert to true solar time, then map your date to the Five-Element cycles using solar terms. Want the full breakdown? See our Methodology page.

Yes! Here’s a demo copy with personal details removed: View sample report. If you can’t open it, email us and we’ll send it over.

Yes. We offer a 30‑day money-back guarantee on the premium report. If it doesn’t feel useful, email us within 30 days and we’ll refund you—no hard feelings.

No. MyElement is for personal insight and self-reflection only. Use it as a reference, not a must-follow rulebook, and never as a substitute for professional medical, legal, or financial advice.

FAQ last updated: 28 July 2025

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