In Mangpai, we cannot really simply say that (for example) an element is good or bad. We have to analyze each Branch or Stem LP (Luck Pillar). And for which area of life. For example, if we want to asses Metal, which Metal are we talking about: Shen, You, Geng or Xin?
Let's say, you want to ask the effect on marriage. Shen Monkey is okay, but You Rooster is bad, because You Rooster harms the Spouse Palace Xu.
Even the above is a simplification, because we also need to see what Stem comes with Shen or You.
And so on, and so on....