Zodiacs of ALL kinds!!!

I received and awesome gift the other day from a longtime friend. It is the most unique gift and I was super excited to recieve it! I never knew there were celtic animal signs or tree signs based on when your were born. Which in turn led me to research it a little more and I am going to share the information with you! :) Enjoy!

Celtic Animal Birth Signs

Most people know their Sun birth sign, but few people know that there even is such a thing as a Celtic animal birth sign. Your Sun sign is also known as your zodiac sign and is based on the path of the sun across the heavens through the constellations that divide the ecliptic into twelve equal zones of celestial longitude. Quite a few people are also familiar with Chinese astrological signs (if only from paper placemats in Chinese restaurants) where months and years pass through a cycle of twelve animals that imply certain fortunes or misfortunes related to events occurring within those periods. I thought the beginning of a new year might be an auspicious time to learn about your Celtic birth sign and observe it’s influence in your life over the next year.

• Date of Birth: December 24 – January 20
• Celtic Birth Animal: STAG
• Gaelic Name: DAMH (approximate pronunciation: DAV)
• Ruling Planet: The Sun
• Birthstone: Crystal
• Key Words: Independence, Majesty, Integrity, Pride
• Description: Stag people direct their energy and enterprise through ambitious strategy; they are also reliable and trustworthy; very successful financially
• Gift, Quality or Ability: Sensitivity to the Otherworld, Shape Shifting, Initiation, Journeying
• Compatibility: Harmonious relations with Adder and Salmon; will also relate well to Seal, Otter & Goose; difficulties may be expected in relation to all other signs
  
• Date of Birth: January 21 – February 17
• Celtic Birth Animal: CRANE
• Gaelic Name: CORR (approximate pronunciation: Corr)
• Ruling Planet: Uranus
• Birthstone: Peridot
• Key Words: Secret Knowledge, Eccentric, Patient
• Description: Crane people are unusually clever folk with specialized skills and talents, and with a progressive outlook on life; sense of the evolving spirit; leadership
• Gift, Quality or Ability: Sensitivity to the Otherworld, Shape Shifting, Journeying, Magic
• Compatibility: Harmonious relations with signs Bee and Swan; w;ill also relate well to signs Bear, Cat, and Owl; difficulties may be expected with all other signs
  

• Date of Birth: February 18 – March 17
• Celtic Birth Animal: SEAL
• Gaelic Name: RON (approximate pronunciation: RON)
• Ruling Planet: Neptune
• Birthstone: Coral
• Key Words: Spiritual, Loving, Super-sensitive, Empathic
• Description: Seal people tend to have great compassion and are highly adaptable folk; they are also the romantics and dreamers of life; artistic; emotional
• Gift, Quality or Ability: Sensitivity to the Otherworld, Shapechanging, Connection to Faerie
• Compatibility: Harmonious relations with signs Otter and Goose; will also relate well to signs Salmon, Stag, and Adder; difficulties may be expected with all other signs

• Date of Birth: March 18 – April 14
• Celtic Birth Animal: BEAR
• Gaelic Name: ART (approximate pronunciation: A as in cAt, R as in English, T as in English CHin – “AiRCH”)
• Ruling Planet: Mars
• Birthstone: Ruby
• Key Words: Achieving, Instinct, Primal Power
• Description: Bear people are very connected to their ancestral roots, filled with courage and a sense of adventure; extremely physical; extroverts
• Gift, Quality or Ability: Protection, Journeying, Sensitivity to the Otherworld – especially to one’s Ancestors
• Compatibility: Harmonious relations with signs Cat and Owl; will also relate well to signs Crane, Bee and Swan; difficulties may be expected in relations with all other signs
  

• Date of Birth: April 15 – May 12
• Celtic Birth Animal: ADDER
• Gaelic Name: NATHAIR (approximate pronunciation: ‘n’, ‘a’ as in cAt, ‘T’ as in CHin, ‘h’ silent, ‘air’; “na-CHair”)
• Ruling Planet: The Moon
• Birthstone: Moonstone
• Key Words: Transformation, Healing, Life Energy
• Description: Adder people have a virtue of resourcefulness that is one of their greatest strengths; strong interest in family; excellent memory; drawn to natural methods of healing
• Gift, Quality or Ability: Healing, Magic, Shape Shifting, Initiation
• Compatibility: Harmonious relations with signs Stag and Salmon; will also relate well to Seal, Otter and Goose; difficulties may be expected in relation to all other signs
  

• Date of Birth: May 13 – June 9
• Celtic Birth Animal: BEE
• Gaelic Name: BEACH (approximate pronunciation: ‘B’, ‘E’ as in gEt, A as in cAt, CH as in German iCH – “BehACH”)
• Ruling Planet: Vulcan
• Birthstone: Amber (or Topaz)
• Key Words: Family, Helpfulness, Healing, Intuitive
• Description: Bee people are very charismatic and full of new ideas; lively spontaneity and the ability to communicate on every level; influential and very social
• Gift, Quality or Ability: Fertility and Creativity, Industrious, Modest, Analytical and Cooperative, “Oracle” Abilities
• Compatibility: Harmonious relations with Crane and Swan; will also relate well to Bear, Cat and Owl; difficulties may be expected with all remaining signs
  

• Date of Birth: June 10 – July 7
• Celtic Birth Animal: OTTER
• Gaelic Name: DOBHRAN (DAV-rhan)
• Ruling Planet: Jupiter
• Birthstone: Diamond
• Key Words: Family, Joyful, Helpful, Intuitive, Playful, Creative
• Description: Otter people are enterprising, with a wide breadth of vision; optimistic and opti-mystic; strong personal magnetism
• Gift, Quality or Ability: Protection, Shape-shifting, Journeying, Shamanic Powers
• Compatibility: Harmonious relations with Goose and Seal; will also relate well to Salmon, Adder and Stag; difficulties may be expected in relation to all other signs
  

• Date of Birth: July 8 – August 4
• Celtic Birth Animal: CAT
• Gaelic Name: KATII (Pronounced: KACHI)
• Ruling Planet: Earth
• Birthstone: Red Carnelian
• Key Words: Creative, Sensual, Noble, Artistic, Graceful
• Description: Cat people have a strong sense of personal integrity and a firm set of values; loyal and trustworthy; deep devotion to family; very affectionate
• Gift, Quality or Ability: Protection, Shape-shifting, Sensitivity to the Otherworld (especially ghosts and spirits)
• Compatibility: Harmonious relations with Owl and Bear; will also relate well to Crane, Bee and Swan; difficulties may be expected with all other signs
  

• Date of Birth: August 5 – September 1
• Celtic Birth Animal: SALMON
• Gaelic Name: BRADAN (bra-TAN)
• Ruling Planet: Mercury
• Birthstone: Amethyst
• Key Words: Wisdom, Inspiration, Rejuvenation
• Description: Salmon people have knowledge of the arts and sciences as well as good reasoning powers; perceptive and clever; keen observers
• Gift, Quality or Ability: Initiation, Shape-shifting, Connection with Faerie
• Compatibility: Harmonious relations with Adder and Stag; will also relate well to Otter, Seal and Goose; difficulties may be expected from all other signs
  

• Date of Birth: September 2 – September 29
• Celtic Birth Animal: SWAN
• Gaelic Name: EALA (ellah, pronounced softly, not harsh/hard)
• Ruling Planet: Venus
• Birthstone: Emerald
• Key Words: Beauty, Love, Soul, Grace
• Description: Swan people are kind and gentle, adept in love and the social arts; calm and serene, with a strong domestic sense
• Gift, Quality or Ability: Connection with the realm of Faerie, Shape-shifting, Creativity
• Compatibility: Harmonious relations with Crane and Bee; will also relate well to Owl, Cat and Bear; difficulties can be expected from all other signs
  

• Date of Birth: September 30 – October 27
• Celtic Birth Animal: GOOSE
• Gaelic Name: GEADH (Giagh)
• Ruling Planet: The Moon veiling Persephone
• Birthstone: Opal
• Key Words: Direction, Vigilance, Stamina, Family
• Description: Goose people are generous providers, but also thrifty savers/investors regarding their future security; enterprising; they have a sharp intellect as well as wit; artistic
• Gift, Quality or Ability: Protection, Fertility, Creativity, Endurance, Stamina, Inner Guidance
• Compatibility: Harmonious relations with Seal and Otter; will also relate well to Adder, Stag and Salmon; difficulties may be expected with all other signs
  

• Date of Birth: October 28 – November 24
• Celtic Birth Animal: OWL
• Gaelic Name: CAILLEACH – OIDHCHE (Kall-eeck – Oheeche)
• Ruling Planet: Pluto
• Birthstone: Jasper
• Key Words: Wisdom, Change, Detachment, Vision.
• Description: Owl people have a powerful presence/personal magnetism that can both attract and overpower sensitive people; highly imaginative; passionate
• Gift, Quality or Ability: Sensitivity to the Otherworld, Depth of vision, Hearing what is not being said, Magic, Passion, Initiation
• Compatibility: Harmonious relations with Cat and Bear; will also relate well to Bee, Swan and Crane; difficulties may be expected in relation to any of the other signs
  

• Date of Birth: November 25 – December 22
• Celtic Birth Animal: RAVEN
• Gaelic Name: BRAN (Bran)
• Ruling Planet: Saturn
• Birthstone: Jet (Onyx, or Obsidian).
• Key Words: Visionary, Master Magicians, Initiator, Wise, Crafty.
• Description: Raven people have a constructive approach to life; they will continue a struggle that would defeat most people; self-disciplined, patient, wise, strong oracular skills
• Gift, Quality or Ability: Shape-shifting, Magic, Connection to Faerie, Creativity, Stealth, Wit
• Compatibility: Harmonious relations with the signs of Seal and Salmon; will relate well to the signs of Crane, Adder and Cat; difficulties may be expected in relation to all other signs
  

• Date of Birth: December 23 – The Nameless Day
• Celtic Birth Animal: WREN
• Gaelic Name: DRUI-EN (dROO-Y-EN)
• Ruling Planet: The Universe
• Birthstone: The Black Pearl
• Key Words: Humility, Cunning, Protection
• Description: Wren people are truly unique in everything they do; they are highly ambitious and free-spirited, straightforward and philosophical
• Gift, Quality or Ability: Touched by The Universal Soul, Shape-shifters, Magicians, Connected to the Realms of Faerie, Ingenious, Stealthy
• Compatibility: Compatible with all other signs

Celtic Tree Astrology
Celtic tree astrology is based on the ancient idea that the time of our births is pivotal to the formation of our personality and behavior.

The spiritually savvy Celts, particularly the druids were expert observers. Over time, they recognized that a child born within a certain season would develop certain qualities. Further, the druids observed patterns in the color and shape of a person’s life according to the motions of the moon (their calendar being based on a lunar year) and the season in which we are born.

The system of Celtic tree astrology was developed out of a natural connection with the druid’s knowledge of earth cycles and their reverence for the sacred knowledge held by trees. As mentioned on my Celtic Meaning of Trees Page, the druids had a profound connection with trees and believed they were vessels of infinite wisdom.

Carrying this concept a step forward, we can associate the likeness and personality of trees to our own human nature. By doing so, we gather inspired insight and clarity into who we are.

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	Birch - The Achiever December 24 – January 20 If you were born under the energy of the Birch you can be highly driven, and often motivate others they become easily caught in your zeal, drive and ambition. You are always reaching for more, seeking better horizons and obtaining higher aspirations. The Druids attributed this to your time of birth, which is a time of year shrouded by darkness, so consequently you are always stretching out to find the light. Birch signs (just like the tree) are tolerant, tough, and resilient. You are cool-headed and are natural-born rulers, often taking command when a situation calls for leadership. When in touch with your softer side, you also bring beauty in otherwise barren spaces, brightening up a room with you guile, and charming crowds with you quick wit. Celtic tree astrology Birch signs are compatible with Vine signs and Willow signs.
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	Rowan - The Thinker January 21 – February 17 Celtic tree astrology recognizes Rowan signs as the philosophical minds within the zodiac. If you were born under the Rowan energy, you are likely a keen-minded visionary, with high ideals. Your thoughts are original and creative, so much so, that other’s often misunderstand from where you are coming. This sometimes makes you aloof when interacting with others as you feel they wouldn’t understand where you are coming from anyway. Nevertheless, although you may appear to have a cool exterior, you are burning within from your passionate ideals. This inner passion provides inner motivation for you as you make your way through life. You have a natural ability to transform situations and people around you by your mere presence. You are highly influential in a quiet way and others look to you for your unique perspectives. Rowan pairs well with Ivy and Hawthorn signs.
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	Ash - The Enchanter February 18 – March 17 Those born under the Celtic tree astrology sign of the Ash are free thinkers. Imaginative, intuitive, and naturally artistic, you see the world in water-color purity. You have a tendency to moody and withdrawn at times, but that’s only because your inner landscape is in constant motion. You are in touch with your muse, and you are easily inspired by nature. Likewise, you inspire all that you associate with and people seek you out for your enchanting personality. Art, writing (especially poetry), science, and theology (spiritual matters) are areas that strongly interest you. Others may think you are reclusive, but in all honesty, you are simply immersed in your own world of fantastic vision and design. You are in a constant state of self-renewal and you rarely place a value on what others think about you. Ash signs partner well with Willow and Reed signs.
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	Alder - The Trailblazer March 18 – April 14 If you are an Alder sign within the Celtic tree astrology system, you are a natural-born pathfinder. You’re a mover and a shaker, and will blaze a trail with fiery passion often gaining loyal followers to your cause. You are charming, gregarious and mingle easily with a broad mix of personalities. In other words, Alder signs get along with everybody and everybody loves to hang around with you. This might be because Alder’s are easily confident and have a strong self-faith. This self-assurances is infectious and other people recognize this quality in you instantly. Alder Celtic tree astrology signs are very focused and dislike waste. Consequently, they can see through superficialities and will not tolerate fluff. Alder people place high value on their time, and feel that wasting time is insufferable. They are motivated by action and results. Alder’s pair well with Hawthorns, Oaks or even Birch signs.
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	Willow - The Observer April 15 – May 12If you are a Willow sign, you are ruled by the moon, and so your personality holds hands with many of the mystical aspects of the lunar realm. This means you are highly creative, intuitive (highly psychic people are born under the sign of the Willow) and intelligent. You have a keen understanding of cycles, and you inherently know that every situation has a season. This gives you a realistic perspective of things, and also causes you to be more patient than most tree signs. With your intelligence comes a natural ability to retain knowledge and you often impress your company with the ability to expound on subjects from memory. Willow Celtic tree astrology signs are bursting with potential, but have a tendency to hold themselves back for fear of appearing flamboyant or overindulgent. It is your powers of perception that ultimately allow your true nature to shine, and what leads you to success in life. Willow signs join well with the Birch and the Ivy.
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	Hawthorn - The Illusionist May 13 – June 9Hawthorn signs in Celtic tree astrology are not at all what they appear to be. Outwardly, they appear to be a certain persona, while on the inside Hawthorn’s are quite different. They put the term “never judge a book by its cover” to the test. They live seemingly average lives while on the inside they carry fiery passions and inexhaustible creative flame. They are well adjusted and can adapt to most life situations well – making themselves content and comforting others at the same time. You are naturally curious, and have an interest in a broad range of topics. You are an excellent listener, and people seek you out as an outlet to release their burdens. You have a healthy sense of humor, and have a clear understanding of irony. You tend to see the big picture, and have amazing insight – although you typically won’t give yourself enough credit for your observations. Hawthorn signs match up nicely with Ash and Rowan’s.
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	Oak - The Stabilizer June 10 – July 7Those born under the Celtic tree astrology sign of the Oak have a special gift of strength. They are protective people and often become a champion for those who do not have a voice. In other words, the Oak is the crusader and the spokesperson for the underdog. Nurturing, generous and helpful, you are a gentle giant among the Celtic zodiac signs. You exude an easy confidence and naturally assume everything will work out to a positive outcome. You have a deep respect for history and ancestry, and many people with this sign become teachers. You love to impart your knowledge of the past to others. Oak signs have a need for structure, and will often go to great lengths to gain the feeling of control in their lives. Healthy Oak signs live long, full, happy lives and enjoy large family settings and are likely to be involved with large social/community networks. Oak signs pair off well with the Ash and Reed, and are known to harmoniously join with Ivy signs too.
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	Holly - The Ruler July 8 – August 4Among the Celtic tree astrology signs the Holly is one of regal status. Noble, and high-minded, those born during the Holly era easily take on positions of leadership and power. If you are a Holly sign you take on challenges easily, and you overcome obstacles with rare skill and tact. When you encounter setbacks, you simply redouble your efforts and remain ever vigilant to obtain your end goals. Very seldom are you defeated. This is why many people look up to you and follow you as their leader. You are competitive and ambitious even in the most casual settings. You can appear to be arrogant but in actuality you’re just very confident in your abilities. Truth be known, you are quite generous, kind and affectionate (once people get to know you). Highly intelligent, you skate through academics where others may struggle. Because many things come to you so easily, you may have a tendency to rest on your laurels. In other words, if not kept active, you may slip into an unhealthy and lazy lifestyle. Holly signs may look to Ash and Elder signs for balance and partnership.
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	Hazel - The Knower August 5 – September 1If you are born under the energy of the Hazel, you are highly intelligent, organized and efficient. Like the Holly, you are naturally gifted in academia, and excel in the classroom. You also have the ability to retain information and can recall, recite and expound on subjects you’ve memorized with amazing accuracy. You know your facts, and you are always well informed. This sometimes makes you appear like a know-it-all to others, but you can’t help that; you’re genuinely smart and usually know the right course of action because of your impressive knowledge base. You have an eye for detail, and like things to be “just so.” Sometimes this need for order and control can lead to compulsive behaviors if left unchecked. You have a knack for numbers, science and things that utilize your analytical skills. You like rules, although you are typically making them rather than playing by them. The Celtic tree astrology sign of Hazel joins harmoniously with Hawthorn and Rowan’s.
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	Vine - The Equalizer September 2 – September 29Vine signs are born within the autumnal equinox, which makes your personality changeable and unpredictable. You can be full of contradictions, and are often indecisive. But this is because you can see both sides of the story, and empathize with each equally. It is hard for you to pick sides because you can see the good points on each end. There are, however, areas in your life that you are quite sure about. These include the finer things of life like food, wine, music, and art. You have very distinctive taste, and are a connoisseur of refinement. Luxury agrees with you, and under good conditions you have a Midas touch for turning drab into dramatic beauty. You are charming, elegant, and maintain a level of class that wins you esteem from a large fan base. Indeed, you often find yourself in public places where others can admire your classic style and poise. Vine signs pair well with Willow and Hazel signs.
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	Ivy - The Survivor September 30 – October 27Among other cherished qualities of the Ivy Celtic tree astrology sign, most prized is your ability to overcome all odds. You have a sharp intellect, but more obvious is your compassion and loyalty to others. You have a giving nature, and are always there to lend a helping hand. You are born at a time of the waning sun so life can be difficult for you at times. This sometimes seems unfair because it appears that obstacles are coming at with no prompting on your part. Nevertheless, you endure troubling times with silent perseverance and soulful grace. Indeed, Ivy signs have a tendency to be deeply spiritual and cling to a deep-rooted faith that typically sees them trough adversity. You are soft spoken, but have a keen wit about you. You are charming, charismatic, and can effectively hold your own in most social settings. Ivy signs are attracted to the Celtic tree astology sign of Oak and Ash signs.
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	Reed - The Inquisitor October 28 – November 24 Reed signs among the Celtic tree astrology signs are the secret keepers. You dig deep inside to the real meaning of things and discover the truth hidden beneath layers of distraction. When there is a need to get to the heart of the matter, most certainly the Reed sign will find the core. You love a good story, and can be easily drawn in by gossip, scandals, legend and lore. These tendencies also make you an excellent historian, journalist, detective or archeologist. You love people because they represent a diversity of meanings for you to interpret. You are adept at coaxing people to talking to you, and sometimes you can be a bit manipulative. However, you have a strong sense of truth and honor so most of your scheming is harmless. Reed people join well with other Reeds, Ash or Oak signs.
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	Elder - The Seeker November 25 – December 23 Elder archetypes among Celtic tree astrology tend to be freedom-loving, and sometimes appear to be a bit wild to the other signs of the zodiac. In younger years you may have lived life in the fast lane, often identified as a “thrill seeker.” At the time of your birth the light of the sun was fast fleeting and so you take the same cue from nature. You are often misjudged as an outsider as you have a tendency to be withdrawn in spite of your extroverted nature. In actuality, you are deeply thoughtful with philosophical bent. You also tend to be very considerate of others and genuinely strive to be helpful. These acts of assistance are sometimes thwarted by your brutal honestly (which you openly share solicited or otherwise). Elder Celtic tree astrology signs fit well with Alder’s and Holly’s.

Birth Month Flowers

Birth Month	Birth Flower	Flower Color	Flower Meaning
January	Carnation or Snowdrop	Black, Dark Blue or Red	Fascination; Devoted Love / Consolation; A Friend in Adversity
February	Violet or Primrose	Violet, Sky Blue or Yellow	Modesty; Faithfulness; Virtue / Young Love
March	Daffodil or Jonquil	White or Light Blue	Regard; Devotion / Affection Returned; Sympathy
April	Daisy or Sweet Pea	Yellow, Red and Colorless	Innocence; Youth; Purity / Goodbye; Blissful Pleasure; Departure
May	Lily of the Valley or Hawthorn	Yellow, Red and Green	Sweetness; Humility; Return of Happiness / Fertility; Hope
June	Rose or Honeysuckle	Light Blue, White and Cream	Love / Devoted Affection
July	Larkspur or Water Lily	Green, Russet and Red	Laughter / Purity of Heart
August	Gladiolas or Poppy	Orange, Red and Light Green	Strength of Character; Sincerity; Generosity; Natural Grace / Eternal Sleep; Imagination; Oblivion
September	Aster or Morning Glory	Brown, Deep Blue	Symbol of Love; Daintiness / Talisman of Love; Affection
October	Calendula or Cosmos	White, Yellow and Varied	Joy / Modesty
November	Chrysanthemum	Dark Blue, Red and Yellow	Cheerfulness; You're a Wonderful Friend; Rest; Lovliness; Abundance; Wealth
December	Narcissus or Holly	Indigo, Green, Greenish-Blue	Stay as Sweet as You Are; Egotism; Formality / Foresight, Good Wishes

Feng Shui Birth Element

Birth Element
Feng shui birth element based on birthday can help you understand some of the influences that shape your life. They are important because they help define the chi energy you attract.
You can understand what main element governed the year in which you were born and any influences it has over you.
The 5 Feng Shui Birth Element are: Water, Wood, Fire, Earth and Metal

Understanding the Five Elements

The five elements are dependent upon each other in order to maintain the balance of chi. The order in which the five elements continuously cycle in balanced chi are as follow:
Water – Nourishes plant life
Wood – Produced from water
Fire – Feeds on wood and produces ash
Earth – Ash turns to earth and produces metal
Metal – Draws water and the cycle starts over

What Does The Elements Mean To You

The element of the year in which you were born has an influence over you.

If you were born in a year with the following element:

Water

This is where you feel most at home. Water brings a sense of calmness to you and you love being around and in water. You are also a person with fresh new ideas and have a sense of ease .
You are naturally drawn to the north direction.
Your best colors are blue and black.

Wood

You are a health conscious person and enjoy good health and vitality.
You are a nature lover and is happy especially surrounded by trees and forests. With a wood element there is a tendency towards great prosperity and wealth.
Directions - East and Southeast
Best colors - Brown and green

Fire

The fire in you brings passion, impulsiveness and high energy. People with fire elements have everything needed to support their careers and achieve their goals
Direction is South with support from the Northeast and Southwest.
Colors are red, pink, purple.

Earth

Flourishing relationship and stable relationship are the forte of people under earth element.Home is an important haven where strength and harmony reign.
The center of the home is earth as are the Northeast and Southwest.
Colors are yellow and tan.

Metal

Brings the element of vision and clarity. Precision and efficiency follow this energy and helps to crate balance in life.
The directions for metal are West and Northwest. Metal is used to activate the water in the North.
Colors – black, gray and white

Life Path Number

The most important number in your Numerology chart is your Life Path number, based on the date of your birth. Your Life Path number reveals a broad outline of the opportunities, challenges and lessons you will encounter during this lifetime.

How to find your Life Path number

First, reduce each unit of your birth date (month/day/year) to a single-digit number or a Master number (Master numbers are 11, 22 and 33). Next, add each of the resulting digits (or Master numbers) together and reduce the total again to a single digit, or a Master number.
For example, if you were born on October 12, 1936, you would calculate your Life Path as follows:
Month: October is the 10th month of the year. 10 reduces to 1 (1 + 0 = 1).
Day: The date of birth is 12. 12 reduces to 3 (1 + 2 = 3).
Year: The year of birth is 1936. 1936 reduces to 1 (1 + 9 + 3 + 6 = 19, then 1 + 9 = 10 and finally 1 + 0 = 1).
Now add the resulting single-digit numbers: 1 + 3 + 1 = 5.
The Life Path number in this case is 5.

This the only correct way to calculate your Life Path

There are other methods for calculating your Life Path number, all of which will arrive at the same single-digit result, yet the method used here is the only one that is correct. The other methods follow the wrong "path" of calculation, arbitrarily adding up the numbers that appear in the birth date, which can result in a Master number where none truly exists, or miss a Master number that should have actually been included.
The reason the method mentioned here is the only correct method is because it is the only one that acknowledges the Life Path as a cycle, one that runs from birth to death and interacts with the other numerological cycles of your life.
Your Period cycles are three long-term cycles that each cover about a third of your life. The First Period cycle is based on the reduced number of your month of birth, the Second Period comes from your reduced day of birth and the Third Period comes from your reduced year of birth. Therefore, your all-encompassing Life Path number is not a matter of simply adding up the numbers that appear in your birth date, but is actually derived from the numbers that make up your three Period cycles.
Think of it this way: Those who blindly add numbers randomly without understanding the integrated nature of the whole are like spiders who have lost touch with the brilliant architecture of their webs, and are now just stringing lines here and there randomly, creating only chaos and confusion.