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| Feng Shui Elements |
| Fire |
| Wood |
| Water |
| Earth |
| Metal |
Of the five elements, wood is one of the most refreshing and easily adaptable east
and southeast. Wood is used frequently to break the direct flow of Qi into a soft and
dispersed flow. So let's explore how to use wood to bring out the best this spring.
What exactly is the wood element? Wood is living and breathing plants. It can also be
the color of green. Can you use tables and chairs made of wood? Of course, but not
for the Feng Shui remedy of wood. Wood is a unique element in that it purifies Qi. It
redirects Qi. It slows down Qi. Living plants are unique in that they take impure air
and freshen it with new oxygen. For those who celebrate Christmas, think about how
fresh the house is when there is a tree in your living room. Wood is refreshing.
trees to offset the corner angle of an apartment building that was pointing at his house. Another client inside
placed a beautiful ficus tree at the corner of an interior wall that was pointing right at his bed. Use plants
(wood) to soften this harsh projection of Qi.
Plants are also a great remedy for odors in the house. Today many people recommend air purifiers. We know
firsthand that these work well, yet we still prefer the traditional method of using plants and flowers to cleanse
and provide a fragrant environment. Used in combination, you can't go wrong.
Can you use the color as a solution in Feng Shui? Yes. The color green is warm and is a popular color in the
'90's. (See the article by Nada Napoletan Rutka) Homes that have their sitting side (usually the rear of the
home opposite the street) to the east or southeast can utilize the color green as an accent on their house trim.
These homes are associated with the wood element and adding the color as the trim can assist the Feng
Shui of the home. Using green highlights (such as green pillows or perhaps even drapes with some green
tones) within a room that is in the east or southeast can also be beneficial.
Remember that everything is to be in balance. Too much of anything is not good. When using the wood
element in your home, create beauty, not a jungle environment. Do not decorate a room entirely in green. Use
it to accentuate, not overpower. If over used, people who are associated with the earth element can have
problems. There is beneficial earth Qi in certain areas that can provide prosperity, but if overpowered by the
wood, they might not provide this prosperity. Remember balance. In proper proportion though, wood is always
beneficial for providing good Qi in your home or office.
Wood is nourished by water and wood is the source for strength in fire. So next time, we will focus on the
Feng Shui element of fire (the summer element).
Reference: http://www.168fengshui.com/Articles/wood.htm
placed a beautiful ficus tree at the corner of an interior wall that was pointing right at his bed. Use plants
(wood) to soften this harsh projection of Qi.
Plants are also a great remedy for odors in the house. Today many people recommend air purifiers. We know
firsthand that these work well, yet we still prefer the traditional method of using plants and flowers to cleanse
and provide a fragrant environment. Used in combination, you can't go wrong.
Can you use the color as a solution in Feng Shui? Yes. The color green is warm and is a popular color in the
'90's. (See the article by Nada Napoletan Rutka) Homes that have their sitting side (usually the rear of the
home opposite the street) to the east or southeast can utilize the color green as an accent on their house trim.
These homes are associated with the wood element and adding the color as the trim can assist the Feng
Shui of the home. Using green highlights (such as green pillows or perhaps even drapes with some green
tones) within a room that is in the east or southeast can also be beneficial.
Remember that everything is to be in balance. Too much of anything is not good. When using the wood
element in your home, create beauty, not a jungle environment. Do not decorate a room entirely in green. Use
it to accentuate, not overpower. If over used, people who are associated with the earth element can have
problems. There is beneficial earth Qi in certain areas that can provide prosperity, but if overpowered by the
wood, they might not provide this prosperity. Remember balance. In proper proportion though, wood is always
beneficial for providing good Qi in your home or office.
Wood is nourished by water and wood is the source for strength in fire. So next time, we will focus on the
Feng Shui element of fire (the summer element).
Reference: http://www.168fengshui.com/Articles/wood.htm
