I've read some of your posts in this portal and it had cleared away some of my misconceptions. Just that there is this one area about destruction & growth of elements which I need clarification: My post: "I suppose the red colour in the combination will make earth (yellow colour) stronger thus allowing weak metal (my partner) to grow as well. In that case, metal will destroy wood to create wealth?" Your reply: "Technically, makes sense. " Base on the above existing elements, am I right to say: since metal destroys wood (myself & our education business) due to the resulting growth in metal, it'll only destroy the excess wood element , thus creating a balance of wood element benefiting myself & my education business; it'll not destroy my wood element completely or my business? If so, does that mean base on that 5-element concept, it may not necessarily be a bad thing if your element is in "conflict" with another element? Greatly appreciate your patience. Best regards Paul Wangchuk