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What is a habit? A habit can be defined as something we repeatedly do until it becomes our behavior. It is the interrelationship of knowledge, skill and desire. Whether the habit is positive or negative depends on what it can do for us.

 

In Chinese Astrology or Four Pillars of Destiny (Ba Zi), a person is given a set of natal pillars which comprises the 5 basic elements of the universe. These elements are wood, fire, earth, metal and water. Our existences on earth are governed by these elements. By the interaction of these elements in a productive, controlling or exhaustive cycle, our destiny takes root. Our characteristics, attributes, and behaviors are brought about by one of these elemental interplays within our natal chart. One aspect of destiny that we can change is our habit which invariably influences our behavior. This is where an analysis of our natal chart based on the 5 elements can help us decipher which habit will determine our behavior and ultimately our destiny.

 

In the context of self improvement, one management guru that stands out is Dr. Stephen R. Covey. His well researched and documented study on human behavior culminates in the publication of the world renowned book “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People”. In short, he teaches us how to live a productive and fulfilling life. Using Chinese Astrology, we can analyze how these habits are influenced by the elements in our natal chart.


The habit of being proactive

 

We always have choices in our life. What we make of ourselves, depend on the choices we take. Whether we live from hand to mouth or live off the fat of the land is ultimately up to us. In Chinese Astrology, it has to do with our self element, the element that the self produces and the element that self conquers. If your self element is wood, then the element that self produces is fire and the element that self conquers is earth.


The habit of beginning with the end in mind

 

We should have goals in our life. Goals give us direction and take us where we want to go. It is being proactive in the fulfillment of our destiny. In Chinese Astrology, it is the element that produces self. If your self element is fire, then the element that produces self is wood.


The habit of putting first things first

 

We should have a plan to achieve our goals. A plan will help to take us to our destination. We need to be disciplined and to prioritize which actions come first and which to take in order to get there fastest. In Chinese Astrology, it is the element that conquers self and the element that self produces. If your self element is earth, then the element that conquers self is wood and the element that self produces is metal.

 

The habit of thinking win/win

 

We should seek cooperation that is mutually beneficial. By having such interaction with one another, everybody wins and no one is made to be a loser. In this way, an agreement will last the test of time since everybody is satisfied and will stay committed. In Chinese Astrology, it has to do with the self element, the element that produces self and the element that conquers self. If your self element is metal, then the element that produces self is earth and the element that conquers self is fire.

 

The habit of first seeking to understand then to be understood

 

We should listen more and speak less in order to really understand people. By seeking to understand others first allows us to see things from their perspective and pave the way for us to be understood in return. This makes us influential. In Chinese Astrology, it has to do with the self element, the element that produces self and the element that conquers self. If your self element is water, then the element that produces self is metal and the element that conquers self is earth.

 

The habit of creative cooperation

 

We should accept and respect differences in people. By leveraging on the strengths of other people and compensate for their weaknesses, we can forge synergy in a team. Synergy is about using creativity to build strengths in diversity so that collectively, we achieve more than if we go it alone. In Chinese Astrology, it has to do with the self element, the element that produces self and the element that self produces. If your self element is wood, then the element that produces self is water and the element that self produces is fire.

 

The habit of sharpening the saw

 

We should strive to maintain a balance in our life, physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. By having balance in these four areas, we feel energized and empowered to live life to the full. It is the culmination in our journey to be a highly effective person.

 


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