The Chinese energetic calendar has five main seasons: Spring, Summer, Indian summer, Autumn, Winter. Each one is associated with a time of day, an element, an emotion… Which of them does your temperament correspond to?
The Questionnaire
For each question, choose from the five propositions the one that resonates most faithfully with you.
Your Result
For each question, circle your answer and total A, B, C, D and E, then refer to the following pages to discover your profile.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
| ⬛️ | A | C | E | B | D | A | B | E | C | D | A | E |
| ▲ | B | E | D | C | A | B | C | D | A | C | B | C |
| ⚫ | C | A | C | D | B | C | D | C | B | A | C | D |
| ★ | D | B | A | E | C | D | E | A | E | B | D | B |
| ❖ | E | D | B | A | E | E | A | B | D | E | E | A |
Your Season:
Majority of A: You are the spring, the momentum:
- In traditional Chinese medicine: the energy of spring is that of renewal, of production. Spring is associated with the wood element, which represents both growth and the power of plant life: and at the organic level, with the liver, the one that drains, whose role is circulation.
- Symbolically you are the dawn: stimulated by duels and challenges, you like above all to take action, initiate projects, live under pressure. You have ambition and are able to move towards your desires, your dreams. Thanks to your combativeness and your passion, you are rather efficient. You need freedom, to be able to express yourself.
- With others: you show enthusiasm and initiative, you also know how to generate enthusiasm. You nourish “summer” people and are nourished by “winter” people. On the other hand, you can come into conflict with the “Indian summer” and “autumn” profiles.
- Warning! The dominant emotion of spring is anger: you may be impatient, irritable or intolerant. You sometimes ruminate on your resentment, your guilt, losing yourself in your thousand thoughts or things to do. Beware of your tendency to procrastinate. Pay attention to the comfort of your cognitive abilities (memory in particular) and everything that concerns the tendons.
- Balance your energy by cultivating interiority: listen more to your body, your sensations, your emotions. You are not always required to act or react. Accept sometimes to be fragile, therefore human. Practicing mediation could help you channel your passion.
Majority of B: You are summer, love
- In traditional Chinese medicine: the energy of summer is that of unfolding, of opening. Summer is associated with the element of fire, which represents the force of transformation; and at the organic level, the heart, which governs thoughts and emotions, whose role is conductor.
- Symbolically you are at noon: passionate, you embody the joy of living. Your sensitivity and open-mindedness allow you to adapt to others as well as to your environment. You are driven by strong values, such as justice or optimism. You need to feel that you exist, that you shine.
- With others: you are warm, you like intimacy and know how to communicate, connect, and meet people. You are nourished by “Indian summer” people and are nourished by “spring” people. On the other hand, you can come into conflict with “autumn” and “winter” profiles.
- Attention! The energy of summer is joy: but it can quickly turn into agitation, into excitement. You could become physically or mentally exhausted because of the excess of information or feelings. Beware of your tendency to frustration. Pay attention to the comfort of your sleep (risk of insomnia) and everything that concerns your blood.
- Balance your energy by cultivating satisfaction: rather than trying to laugh, try to smile more. For example, you can practice the smile of the heart, which is an internal smile addressed to each of your organs. Practicing a physical activity will also allow you to externalize your emotions.
Majority of C: You are the Indian summer, the harmony
- In traditional Chinese medicine: the energy of Indian summer is that of peace, of unity. It is associated with the earth element, representing a support that receives and produces; and at the organic level, with the spleen, which knows what is good and what is not, whose role is digestion.
- Symbolically you are in the afternoon: reliable, solid, you are at the center and in balance, you know how to show moderation. You cherish the values of peace, understanding. Involved, you know how to move towards your desires and see your expectations come true. You need to feel useful, productive.
- With others: you are protective, you like to feel that they count on you, your help, your advice. You nourish the “autumn” people and you are nourished by the “summer” people. On the other hand, you can come into conflict with the “winter” and “spring” profiles.
- Warning! The energy of Indian summer is anxiety: by having to manage and digest stimuli from the outside that resonate at the internal level, you could worry a lot. Beware of your tendency to worry. Watch over your muscular comfort (stiffness, blockages) and everything that concerns the flesh.
- Balance your energy by cultivating self-compassion: Try to think about yourself, put yourself first. Give yourself time to do what you enjoy to free yourself from pressure and sacrifice. You are not supposed to carry everything.
Majority of D: You are autumn, wisdom
- In traditional Chinese medicine: the energy of autumn is that of breathing. Autumn is associated with the element metal, which represents condensation and taking on a lasting form; and on an organic level, with the lungs, whose role is balance.
- Symbolically, you are the evening: you know where to go, but also where you come from, because you enjoy a great deal of perspective. Structured and meticulous, you can count on your maturity. You are sure of yourself, confident. You need clarity, truth.
- With others: You appear wise and reasonable. You feed the “winter” people and are fed by the “Indian summer” people. On the other hand, you can come into conflict with the “spring” and “summer” profiles.
- Warning! The energy of autumn is sadness: you could sink into discouragement if things do not work out as you expect. Beware of your tendency to impose your ideas. Take care of the comfort of your skin and your ENT sphere.
- Balance your energy by cultivating gentleness: save your resources, let go of the missions you are striving to complete. Dare to try simple practices: gardening, cooking … Also try to be less demanding with others.
Majority of E: You are winter, the quiet force
- In traditional Chinese medicine: the energy of winter is that of withdrawal, of rest. Winter is associated with the element of water, which represents the passage before a new cycle; and at the organic level, with the kidneys, those which ensure filtering, whose role is elimination.
- Symbolically, you are the night: indispensable to the day, you know how to make decisions. You like to reflect on the meaning of life and accumulate knowledge. Of a discreet temperament, your creativity carries you. You need meaning, security.
- With others: you are not very demonstrative. Independent, you are nevertheless a resource for those close to you. You nourish “spring” people and are nourished by “autumn” people. On the other hand, you can come into conflict with “summer” and “Indian summer” profiles.
- Attention! The energy of winter is that of fear: in an attempt to channel it, you may be impulsive. You sometimes lack gentleness. Beware of your tendency to panic. Watch your bones and everything that concerns phlegm.
- Balance your energy by cultivating the connection: take the risk of contact with others, be interested in their true nature: you need to feel connected to your fellow human beings. Sharing more moments will give you the feeling of being more alive.