Elemental to Feng Shui

An essential part of Chinese Feng Shui suggests that each element must be paid attention to at all costs. The elements consist of:

Fire-the color red and located in the North part of a space
Water-the color black and located in the South part of a space
Wood-the color green and located in the East part of a space
Earth-the color yellow/oranges and located in the Center of a space
Metal-the color white/grey and located in the West part of a space

It's is fairly simple to incorporate these elements in your office or your home. Start with selecting candles in the colors of fire, water, wood, earth then you can include the metal element if you utilize a metal tray to display your items. I encourage you to bring in other decorative pieces that represent each element color to create balance within the environment.

Arrange them in a manner that looks best and just make sure all five elements are present. If you are placing them in the living room, the coffee table area would work well. If you are placing them in an office, they can be located on a shelf or a counter area.

I also suggest bringing into your space reflective elements that will catch your eye when you walked in the room. Always pay attention to the colors of the items that you bring into home or office.

You should take into consider what the space will be used for before you start your Feng Shui. Once you determine the purpose for the room, you can follow these tips.

Living Room-upbeat energy, stronger colors, increased lighting.
Bedroom-low energy, softer colors, low lighting
Office Area-upbeat energy, colors that work for you. If your job evolves around creativity, bring in colorful artwork to inspire you daily. If you are the accountant, then use a color with enough energy in it to complete your tasks daily. The softer colors have the lower energy and the deeper, darker colors have more energy.

Feng Shui has many rules to follow, however working with the elements is key to the art. Start incorporating the elements into your spaces today in a way that is comfortable and enjoyable to you!

Yvonne Phillips is a National Feng Shui Practitioner, Author and Speaker with over 18 years of experience. Yvonne is certified with Feng Shui Institute International and has trained with world famous Feng Shui Master Lillian Too. As owner of Creative Color & Design, she incorporates Feng Shui principles into both residences and businesses, from small businesses to large corporations. Please visit http://www.fengshuiabc1.com for more information.