You’re likely familiar with the animal signs that correspond with the year you were born. But in addition to the 12-year cycle of zodiac animals, each year is also associated with one of the five sacred elements in Chinese astrology – metal, water, wood, fire, and earth.

To figure out which element you are, simply look at the last digit in your birth year and match it to its corresponding element:

• if your birth year ends with 0 or 1, your element is metal;
• if your birth year ends with 2 or 3, your element is water;
• if your birth year ends with 4 or 5, your element is wood;
• if your birth year ends with 6 or 7, your element is fire;
• if your birth year ends with 8 or 9, your element is earth.;

Based on the Five Elements Theory, a philosophy used to describe the relationship and interdependence between all things, these elements are interconnected and are equally important. Each also carries its own strengths and weaknesses, and people that belong to certain element types are believed to have distinct personality traits.

Curious to know what your zodiac element means for you? Find out more about yourself below, with the added bonus of how it can help you decide what to watch next on Netflix!

Metal

If you’re looking to get something accomplished, look no further than those born under this element. Tenacious, focused, and self-reliant, they are extremely driven and derive satisfaction from a job well done.

However, their high standards mean they can be rigidly set in their ways, and may become controlling and judgemental when those standards are not met.

As such, it is important for Metal people to take a step back and away from the walls of expectations they’ve built around themselves. It will do them some good to lighten up with rom-coms such as “Business Proposal”, “Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha”, and “Emily in Paris”, or tap into their softer side with tearjerkers like “First Love”, “More than Blue: The Series”, and “Lighting Up the Stars”.

Water

Those who are born under the Water element are not afraid to let their creativity flow and are filled to the brim with inspiration. They are typically introverted and prefer their own company, but are compassionate and willing to lend an ear to those near and dear to them.

They are also sensitive and tend to keep their thoughts and emotions to themselves, so don’t be surprised if they withdraw into their own shell to decompress. In times like these, Water types may recharge by diving into the fantastical worlds of “The Witcher: Blood Origin”, and “Alchemy of Souls”, where their imaginations can run wild.

They may also take a break from being an empath with laugh-out-loud comedy classics from Stephen Chow such as “Royal Tramp”, “From Beijing with Love”, and “Sixty Million Dollar Man”.

Wood

Like a tree, those who are born under this element are a beacon of stability and excellent strategists. Hardworking and wise beyond their years, they are eager to shoot for the stars and are always looking for ways to grow themselves.

In their quest for improvement and chasing after opportunities, however, wood types may come off as too competitive or show disregard for others in their single-mindedness.

They do enjoy a challenge that will keep them on their toes, so crime mysteries like “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” and “The Post-Truth World”, or gripping dramas such as “Kaleidoscope” and the “Infernal Affairs Trilogy” may be right up their alley.

Fire

Chasing after thrills and adventures is the desire of those born under this element. Passionate, brave, and extremely motivated, there’s no stopping them from going after what they want after the spark is ignited.

Fire types also burn bright in their social relationships, as they prefer to surround themselves with people and are very attached to their loved ones.

Quality time with the family can be well spent with “Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight”, “Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical”, and “Slumberland”.

Or if you find yourself bored without company, spooky picks like “Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities” and “Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre” are the only friends you need for an exciting, heart-racing night in.

Earth

Those born under the Earth element are natural problem solvers, as they keep their feet solidly on the ground and remain calm even in the most turbulent of situations. Patient and steadfastly responsible, you can always rely on them to get things done well, on time, and by the book.

Earth types, however, may lack spontaneity and a sense of adventure due to their sensible nature, so they are encouraged to dip their toes into – or at the very least, get their adrenaline pumping vicariously through – action-packed picks such as “RRR”, “Alice in Borderland”, “Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area”, and “Warriors of Future”.