Everybody has a favorite color or colors. In feng shui, the use or colors is far above personal favorites. Here's how the colors affect the peace and tranquility in your home.
Wood, metal fire wind and earth are the five elements essential to feng shui philosophy. There is a color or group of colors associated with each element and the energy it exudes.
Earth - Light colors like beige or pale yellow are associated with the earth element. Earth stands for stability. When you're grounded in a solid relationship, it's the earth element at work. The light colors in this group lighten up your spaces making you feel as though anything is doable.
Fire - Associated colors in the element of fire are orange, bright yellow, pink, purple and red. Passion or heat is what comes to mind when thinking of fire. Either is an apt description of fire and as you might imagine fire gets your heart going which in turn creates energy.
Wood - In feng shui, the wood element is an ancient symbol of prosperity. Trees are made of wood and they contain lush green leaves and provide an abundance of oxygen for the people of the world. In keeping with these "life givers" the colors for this element are green and brown. So, it's not a coincidence that money is green!
Metal - You might not think metal is an example of feng shui but don't be surprised to find out you're mistaken. Metal brings clarity and clearness to your existence. The colors that stand for this are gray and white.
Water - Water regenerates the body and the spirit. It cleanses you and also stands for abundance and plenty. Black and blue represent water and their use pushes the feeling of purity and refreshment in your home.
Don't be afraid to add color in your home or office. How and where you use each color is governed by the feng shui energy map of your living area. You may have never thought that red could be an energizing force in your home but according to feng shui principles, it can. Color isn't just for the walls but also the artwork, furniture and accents. It inspires your dreams, opens your hearts and brings new life into your home.
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