Dear Sir: I am interested to know more about the five elements. How important are they compared with the animal horoscope? How do you choose a compatible mate - do you base the compatibility on the animal year sign? how do you rate the importance? - or do you base the compatibility on the element sign for the year? i.e. I am a water rat, which is compatible with dragon. Do I have to choose a metal dragon? I guess he is too old for me. Although I am a water rat, based on your reading I have a strong earth sign. Does it mean, that I will not be good in real estate business or a construction business? It shows mein advantage if I work more on my metal and wood sign, which is accounting, finance, or investment. I love to open a dress, householdor knitting factory, design new items for home, buy and sell computer and communication gadgets, and invest my money on real estate. But per your reading, none of them are favorable. Or does it mean the other way, since I have a strong earth sign, I will be good in real estate business. Please explain. Thanks. Best Regards, Mariechel Ang Go