Oak

Positive outcome - courage, self-assurance, confidence and perseverance

Negative state - lack of confidence, low self-esteem

Oak: For those who are struggling and fighting strongly to get well, or in connection with the affairs of their daily life. They will go on trying one thing after another, though their case may seem hopeless. They will fight on. They are discontented with themselves if illness interferes with their duties or helping others. They are brave people, fighting against great difficulties, without loss of hope of effort.

Negative aspects of personality:
Incessant effort,plodding on, struggling and persevering against all odds. Not giving in, but despondency and despair through lack of progress. Reliable, dependable and dutiful. Overwork - others lay their burdens and responsibilities on them. Discontented if anything interferes with their duty. Brave without loss of hope. Shattered when their strength suddenly goes. Uncomplaining.

Behavioural symptoms:
Strong. Rigid in body. Head held high, chest raised. Tight lips. Heart problems, nervous breakdowns, collapse.

Characteristic expressions:
"I must be strong"
"I won't give in"
"I must keep going at all costs"

Positive Outcome:
Courage, able to fight against the odds without loosing hope or despairing. Persevering, reliable and strong. Stable.