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Metal Archetype - The Alchemist

The Metal type is the Alchemist, who seeks the perfection of form and function. Through his power of discernment, he distills what is good and pure from what is coarse and primitive. In his striving to extract order from chaos, he molds situations so that people perform their tasks with elegant precision. Defining and refining, the Alchemist is the keeper of standards and measures, the source of aesthetic and moral values, the defender of virtue, principle and beauty.
 

Keys to Metal

  • Likes definition, structure and discipline
  • Respects virtue, discretion and authority
  • Seeks to live according to reason and principle
  • Reveres beauty, ceremony and refinement

Typical Problems

  • Indifferent, formal, distant and inhibited
  • Autocratic, strict and pernickety
  • Stiff joints and muscles, dry skin and hair, shallow breathing, sensitive to climate, poor circulation
  • Self-righteousness and disillusionment
  
 

Now you are more aware of the relative balance of the elements in your life, you may want to consider acupuncture as a way of adjusting this balance. I am contactable by e-mail, and telephone and am always happy to give advice as to whether acupuncture would be appropriate for you. Please be aware that I do not prescribe Chinese herbs. 		 
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