{"id":37939,"date":"2019-01-20T22:34:46","date_gmt":"2019-01-21T03:34:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/?p=37939"},"modified":"2022-05-20T06:26:00","modified_gmt":"2022-05-20T10:26:00","slug":"feng-shui-elements","status":"publish","type":"as_learn_article","link":"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/astrology\/feng-shui-elements\/","title":{"rendered":"The 5 Feng Shui Elements: Fire, Earth, Metal, Water, Wood"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The 5 elements of nature\u2014water, wood, fire, earth and metal\u2014bring different energies into your living or work space. Decorate according to these properties, and you’ll enhance the Feng Shui flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the 5 Feng Shui elements?<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Feng Shui<\/a>, just like in astrology, the “elements” of nature are an essential part of the practice.<\/span> Feng Shui uses them to decode the energy in your home.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In astrology, we use nature’s elements<\/a> to understand people’s temperaments.<\/span> Western astrology divides the zodiac sign into four elements: fire, earth, air, and water.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feng Shui, like Chinese astrology, distinguishes five elements: fire, earth, metal, water, and wood. Various regions of the Feng Shui <\/a>bagua map correspond with each element.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The feng shui elements are associated with specific colors, shapes, and energy. Adding shapes, colors, and energy to the regions of a home or room with these elements can enhance harmony and improve the flow of energy.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understanding the 5-Element Theory<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Or, the 5-Element “cycle of life”<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The five feng shui elements each have an element that creates it (the “parent”) and an element that is created by it (the “offspring”). For example, the fire element is created by wood (parent). Fire creates earth (offspring). Water destroys fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parent<\/strong><\/td>Nourishes & Creates (Offspring)<\/strong><\/td>Destroys & Controls<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Water<\/td>Wood<\/td>Fire<\/td><\/tr>
Wood<\/td>Fire<\/td>Earth<\/td><\/tr>
Fire<\/td>Earth<\/td>Metal<\/td><\/tr>
Earth<\/td>Metal<\/td>Water<\/td><\/tr>
Metal<\/td>Water<\/td>Wood<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
The 5-Element Cycle of Life<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Feng shui element: fire<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Feng Shui Element: Fire<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Energy:<\/b> Pulsating, energy, vitality (yang)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shape: <\/b>Triangular<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colors: <\/b>Red shades, pinks<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Season:<\/b> Summer<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Design Ideas to Activate Flow\/Energy: <\/b> Lights, candles, candelabras, a fireplace; hang a painting or sculpture with a bold splash of red or triangle shapes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Feng
Feng shu element: Earth<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Feng Shui Element: Earth<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Energy: <\/b> Stability, nurturing, sustaining<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shape: <\/b>Square<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colors:<\/b> Orange, yellow, earth tones<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Season:<\/b> Transition of seasons<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Design Ideas to Activate Flow\/Energy: <\/b> Terra cotta pots, ceramics, soft fabrics and colors<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Feng
Feng shui element: Metal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Feng Shui Element: Metal<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Energy:<\/b> Focus, direct, contracting<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shape:<\/b> Round<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colors:<\/b> Grey, pastels, white<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Season:<\/b> Autumn<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Design Ideas to Activate Flow\/Energy:<\/b> Metal objects, metallic finishes and fixtures<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Feng
Feng Shui Element: Water<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Feng Shui Element: Water<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Energy: <\/b>Fluid<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shape: <\/b>Wavy<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colors: <\/b>Black, dark tones<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Season: <\/b>Winter<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Design Ideas to Activate Flow\/Energy: <\/b>Fountains, fish tanks, mirrors<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Feng
Feng Shui Element: Wood<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Feng Shui Element: Wood<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Energy: <\/b>Changing, growth, sprouting<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shape: <\/b>Rectangular, columnar<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colors: <\/b>Green shades<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Season: <\/b>Spring<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Design Ideas to Activate Flow\/Energy: <\/b>Plants, wood flooring and furniture, sculpture<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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