Thank you so much for the wonderful instruction and advice that you give and sharing your gift with the world. I am very confused about my favorable elements. I have been told that I am a strong wood DM, which means that metal, fire and earth should be good for me, but I'm sorryto report that metal periods have always been very tough for me (2011 was especially trying). Now fire periods are good and so are earth periods (months/years/LP), and ironically Ren Water periods seem pretty good (for friends/family life), please help me to become clear. 

 Thank you, Belle

Your chart shows that you are Jia Wood born in Rat Month (strong water season) and your year pillar is also the Water Rat. This makes your wood float. Your favorable elements are Earth and Fire favorable for you. 

2011 is the year of the rabbit. it is a WOOD year. The Heavenly Stem of 'xin' is weak. If you read my book, you'd know that the Heavenly Stem's Qi is three times weaker than the Branch. 

The last Ren Water year was 2002. It was a Ren Wu (Horse) year. Horse is FIRE element. 

Hope this helps. 

Warm Regards,

JY