the tree mystery;

Like the rings of a tree circle out and expand through the years, so too do those born under the Chinese Astrology Element of Wood. You Wood personalities seek chances for growth and for renewal in all you do, 'branching out' (excuse the pun!) whenever possible. Your open, expansive mind makes you a compassionate and generous friend, colleague and ally. You understand the inherent value of what you and those around you possess, and your confidence allows you to act upon your beliefs.

While your strength forms the backbone of any social group or partnership you're a part of, you could have a tendency to be a bit too systematic in your thinking, and sometimes your passivity allows others to overwhelm and inhibit you. Don't let yourself be lost in a vast forest, an anonymous tree among millions of others. Make your mark on the world -- you're especially adept at business ventures.

i almost forgot about this! a while back, my friend rob pointed out to me that i am a wood elemental in chinese astrology. i googled it and sure enough, that description pretty much hits the nail on the head. also, it's kind of ironic seeing as how i have a tendency to paint trees...often. not to mention that whenever i go for drives to sort of clear my head, i always go to forest-y areas. AAANND in my most recent post, "creep girl" is painted onto a frickin block of wood.

this is interesting. :)