Exploring Feng Shui Colors

In regards to Feng Shui and color, the meaning of certain colors reflect on the characteristics of these five elements. Properly understanding the use of these colors and their meanings will give you a great start in learning Feng Shui, and is one of the simplest methods of changing the energy in your home and office space.

Using the Ba-Gua or Feng Shui energy eight-directional map, you can identify which areas of your living space correspond with each element. It is also possible for some parts of your home or other spaces to be a combination of elements, depending on the direction. However, when considering Feng Shui decorating, you should be fine as long as your overall space reflects the colors of each element or some variation of them.

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To gain more knowledge on Feng Shui and colors, I encourage you to read on about the best colors to use in your Feng Shui decorating to create a harmonious flow of positive Chi in your living space. Remember, utilizing the Feng Shui color principles is not just about changing the wall color. You can also employ these colors in your accessories, such as pillows, comforters, drapes, wall art or even bathroom towels. Here is the Ultimate Feng Shui Color Guide, to help you get started on your way to effective Feng Shui living:

1. The earth element - Typically, the earth element's characteristics of nourishment and stability are represented in the southwest and northeast areas of your home. Also, the heart of your home, or the center of it, will reflect the earth element, regardless of what room it lies in. The earth element is comprised of light yellow and light brown or beige.

2. The fire element - The fire element's characteristics of passion and great energy are usually represented in the southerly direction of your home. Since a fire always has different layers of color, this element includes red, orange, shades of pink and purple and vibrant yellow. The fire element is also used in other areas where you are seeking recognition and balance of hyper energy.

3. The water element - The ancient Chinese traditions associated water with abundance in life and spirit. The water element also provides revitalizing calm and a fresh approach to all things in life. Water is typically used in the northern direction. You can also utilize the colors black and blue in other areas of the home where you are seeking purity, simplicity and comfort.

4. The metal element - The metal element represents the characteristic of efficiency, preciseness, and being sharp and focused. Metal is the element of the northwest and west. The colors that embody the metal element in Feng Shui are gray or silver and white.

5. The wood element - Typically, the wood element's characteristics are strength, health, and vitality, and are represented in the southeast and eastern

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areas of your home. As you can imagine, the best colors that represent the wood element are green and brown. These colors encourage healing and also signal abundance which makes this element perfect for promoting prosperity and wealth.

In Feng Shui, light is the most important resource you should incorporate into your overall Feng Shui design or decorating. You should also consider that colors themselves are forms of light and therefore are very important to embodying the essence and characteristics of each of these elements. You can apply these Feng Shui color principles not only in your décor but also in life.

Color is extremely powerful and the simple act of changing the color of the white walls of your home into something extraordinary based on Feng Shui will forever alter your life as well. You would be wise to incorporate these colors in your carpeting, furniture, flowers and art since they all have the power of changing a space. If you begin to implement this into your life, you will begin to experience great things thanks to Feng Shui!

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