The Feng Shui Elements

Feng shui has one main goal: Increase positive energy

by creating a place of balance and harmony. How is

this balance achieved? By using the five elements of

feng shui.

 

The elements all work with each other and have their

own characteristics. When balancing the energy in any

space, these five elements are used to enhance

positive energy as well as counteract negative energy.

 

Wood is connected to the color green. To increase the

wood energy in an area, live plants are used and not

dead wood that is in chairs and other furniture.

 

In addition to adding wood energy, the plants filter

the air and increase oxygen making the atmosphere of

your space more healthy. Wood's home is the East of

your space.

 

Fire is connected to reds, oranges, and purples. Fire

is anything that uses electricity or produces heat.

Televisions and lamps are good examples. A lamp that

has a red lampshade can greatly increase the fire

energy of an area. Fire's home is the South.

 

Earth is connected to tans, browns, and beiges.

 

Brickwork and anything that uses rocks is part of the

earth element. Clay pots, tiles, and ceramics also

increase the earth energy. Earth is the Northeast.

 

Metal is connected to whites and golds. So much is

made of metal, you can pretty much pick and choose

what to use to increase your metal energy. A statue or

even a bed frame will work great. Metal is in the

West.

 

Water is connected to blues and blacks. Representing

the winter, water is commonly used in more passive

ways due to it's, well, wet nature.

 

Used improperly, water can disturb all the energy in

your space. Using aquariums, fountains, or pools are

the easiest ways to increase water energy. Water is in