Earth, Metal, Fire, Water
& Feng Shui
Good Feng Shui means
you have a balance of the five elements that compose the earth.
Coversely, it also involves not having these elements overpower
each other. Now, how do we really go about that? The basic
principle on Feng Shui is heavily anchored on the five elements
of the earth. In an ideal system, the five elements complement
each other in a form of life cycle. If the environment fosters
this positive nature that balances the five elements of the
earth, then prosperity and good luck may not be far off.
Ideal System
The ideal system is where water produces
wood, wood yields fire, and fire fashions the earth. Then, the
earth forms the metal and the metal consequently produces the
water. The overbearing and ugly system is when the elements
contradict each other: wood burdens earth, fire destroys metal,
earth hampers water, or water kills the fire. If you are able
to see the visual properties of these elements, you may find
that these arrangements prescribed by Feng Shui also make
practical sense, even if you do not necessarily dig the
concepts and foundations of Feng Shui.
Earth
You don’t have to be a geologist to
understand good Feng Shui for earth. Earth is generally
composed of ceramics and rocks. If you want a happy home, you
must have a good dose of rocks and ceramics strategically
placed in tune with the other elements that are present in your
home. Lacking in earth, you may find yourself filled with
instability and resilience that the earth is generally known
for.
Metal
Electronic devices can actually have good
feng shui as well. They are under the metal category, which not
just brings in the technological advancements of this age but
also the toughness brought about by metal materials in the
different elements of Feng Shui. Make sure that metal is not
colliding with fire elements, and this may even hold a
practical significance because you wouldn’t want any of your
electronic devices to catch fire!
Water
Zen fountains and the like form the water
aspect of Feng Shui. Just ensure that water complements your
metal. Overpowering your home with electronic appliances may
actually appeal to the gadget junkie but not to the Feng Shui
aficionado. Aside from the fact that water balances metal, you
may also find that it has visual appeal if a person finds a Zen
fountain in the midst of a sea of gadgets in the home which may
be cool in function but not in appearance.
Fire
Candles and fireplaces are good examples of
fire elements in Feng Shui. It may appear weird to put a
fountain beside a fireplace for it contradicts that purpose,
but many a movie had background sets with a fireplace and
wooden furniture that is well ideal for a night of romance. Too
much fire can actually drown the environment, so be very
careful when lighting your environment. In business settings,
it may also be advisable to tame down the effects of fire in
the office. But it can be more unleashed in the personal
setting, especially in romantic ones.
Wood
Wood is abundant in many places. Wooden
furniture remain to be vintage to the Feng Shui expert. And
this does not have to be only in the form of wooden furniture.
Just by cultivating a garden in your home, you will be able to
bring in a lot of wood that can help you balance the different
elements.
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