Feng Shui and the Five Elements
An important aspect, and indeed part of the foundation, of successfully incorporating Feng Shui into your home is to incorporate each of the five Feng Shui elements to provide an effective balance of the energy in your home. These five Feng Shui elements heavily influence the balance and harmony of the energy in your home; it is vital that they, and the other concepts (such as colors) associated with them, are readily included in your home. You should, also, be aware of how each element is affected by the other to ensure that the elements are working in harmony with each other.
Earth
Earth is represented by light colors such as yellows and
“earth tones” of beige and light brown; pebbles and even pottery are a
great way to incorporate the Earth element into your home. Keep
elemental Wood away from your Earth areas as Wood breaks Earth apart!
Wood
The element of Wood can best be present in your home by
including live plants which are representative of the elemental Wood
colors brown and green. A collection of live plants and flowers in
your home will not only improve your Feng Shui, but add to the overall
aesthetic appeal of your home. Metal cuts apart Wood, so it is best to
keep elemental Metal and Wood apart from each other.
Fire
The Feng Shui element of Fire can be represented in your home
by a collection of attractive candles and also by a fireplace. Colors
that are representative of Fire are shades of reds, orange, deep
yellows, and even purples. Since water extinguishes fire, these two
elements should be kept apart in your home
Metal
Wind chimes, metal decorative items like bowls and vases, and
even metal photo frames are an ideal method of incorporating the Feng
Shui element of Metal into your home; the colors silver, gray, and
white are all representative of Metal.
Water
The Feng Shui element of Water can be easily represented
within your home by making use of a small fountain, as well as by
incorporating the elemental colors of black and blue.
The Feng Shui elements are a vital part of ensuring a harmonious balance of the energy in your home; the placement of each element is an equally important part of ensuring a peaceful Feng Shui balance.
Live life in Balence!
