Dear Master Lee, Thank you for your enlightening reply. So in the case of fire element, reducing it is good for wood (less exhausting) but will also reduce earth (which I also need more) to bring the 5 elements into balance? therefore I should concentrate on increasing water, and wood. I am currently employed in the microelectronics area operating scientific instruments as an analyst. Is this a suitable career for me? Are computer animation or environmental science considered water careers? Please advice. Many thanks.