Feng Shui works with five elements found in nature: wood, fire, earth, metal and water. Each element enhances of contains the energy in different areas of the bagua.
These are the Feng Shui 5 Elements.
WOOD
Green
Rectangular, columnar shapes
Wooden furniture
Wooden paneling, floors, decks, roofing
Indoor and outdoor plants and flowers, including silk or plastic
Floral prints
Art depicting landscapes, gardens, plants and flowers
FIRE
Red, purple, orange, pink
Triangular shapes, pyramids, cones
All lights, including electric, candles and natural
Objects made of animal fur, leather, bone, feathers and wool
Pets and wildlife
Art that depicts people or animals, light or fire
EARTH
Yellows and earthy tones
Brick, tile
Ceramic or earthenware objects
Squares, rectangles, flat surfaces
Art depicting earthy landscapes like deserts
METAL
Whites, grays
Round and oval shapes, arches
All kinds of metal
Rocks and stones like marble or granite
Natural crystals, rocks and gemstones
WATER
Blues, blacks
Wavy, curved, free-form, asymmetrical shapes
Reflective surfaces like cut crystal, mirrors and glass
Art depicting rivers, lakes, oceans, pools, etc.
Water features and aquariums
Nourishing Cycles of the Five Elements
Water nurtures Wood
Wood feeds Fire
Fire makes Earth
Earth creates metal
Metal holds Water
Controlling Cycles of the Five Elements
Wood consumes Earth
Earth dams Water
Water extinguishes Fire
Fire melts Metal
Metal cuts Wood
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