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| Feng Shui Elements |
| Fire |
| Wood |
| Water |
| Earth |
| Metal |
The Fire Element
Fire is something that has transfixed man for as long as we have had recorded
history. Fire is what keeps us warm. Fire cooks our food. Fire in proportion can be
useful. Fire out of control is devastating. The Chinese looked at fire as being one of
the primary elements. It is the most Yang of the elements. It holds mystery in its
flame. When it comes to Feng Shui, fire is a very potent and strong elemental
remedy. It is not to be used haphazardly. Not only because of the potential risk
inherent in fire, but because fire strengthens the Earth element. Energetically
speaking, the Earth elements can be a very harmful form of qi. Using fire can
strengthen the negative aspects of the earth creating accidents or sickness. Used
correctly though, it can strengthen your wealth qi.
Fire is something that has transfixed man for as long as we have had recorded
history. Fire is what keeps us warm. Fire cooks our food. Fire in proportion can be
useful. Fire out of control is devastating. The Chinese looked at fire as being one of
the primary elements. It is the most Yang of the elements. It holds mystery in its
flame. When it comes to Feng Shui, fire is a very potent and strong elemental
remedy. It is not to be used haphazardly. Not only because of the potential risk
inherent in fire, but because fire strengthens the Earth element. Energetically
speaking, the Earth elements can be a very harmful form of qi. Using fire can
strengthen the negative aspects of the earth creating accidents or sickness. Used
correctly though, it can strengthen your wealth qi.
The first question we usually get from people when discussing the five elements is "What is the fire There are
many times though, that the element is too dangerous to use, so we recommend something red. A good
substitute for the actual element would be a red light bulb, or a red lampshade. These provide a vibrant color
spread works as well.
Feng Shui - Fire Element How does it interact with the earth element? As mentioned above, the fire
element provides strength to the earth element. This can be negative or positive. In the eight trigrams, there
are two trigrams of earth and the center, which is also earth. When calculating the Qi of a building or house,
we look for either the number 2 (the Kun trigram) or the number 5 (the center). These two trigrams, during this
time period, are less favorable and can create sickness or accidents. The Ken trigram (8) on the other hand,
can bring prosperity and wealth. It is also good for children. This is the one case where fire can be used
beneficially to strengthen earth.
Fire can also be used to reduce negative wood qi. In some cases wood qi can bring gossip arguments, and
lawsuits. This is unlike using the element of wood as mentioned in an earlier article, but rather here we are
referring to the qi within a building. Qi is a form of energy and can take on aspects of any of the elements.
When it is a wood qi, it can have the effects mentioned above, or it can bring the flowering of a new
relationship.
How can it be applied? The fire element can be used in a variety of ways. You can use a candle. The color of
the candle does not really matter so much as long as you are burning it. If you are not burning the candle,
then try to use red or purple candles. Here it is the color, not the candle itself that is providing the remedy. As
previously mentioned, using a red lampshade or a red night light is an effective solution for the fire remedy.
Hurricane lamps are also effective because they are safer than exposed candles. Lastly, anything that is
vibrant red can be used. The actual element of fire is preferred though.
Fire, as a Feng Shui remedy is very potent. It does take some understanding though on how to properly use
it. Used incorrectly and it can bring sickness and separation. Use this element safely, as it can be dangerous
in a practical sense as well. Kids, dogs, and candles usually do not mix. When used correctly though, it can
bring money and help with relationships. It takes a trained Feng Shui practitioner to determine where best to
apply the fire element. Lastly, use all of the five elements judiciously and in balance. Too much of anything is
not good.
Reference: http://www.168fengshui.com/Articles/fire.htm
