The Colors of the Five Elements and How to Use them

Fire: when you are working with issues around decisiveness, assertiveness, motivation and passion, or lack there of, bring fire colors into your living space and wear some fire colors. Fire Colors: The entire red spectrum which includes pink, red, orange, coral, purples. Red’s however can come in many different hues. The ones closer to red will have more energy, think fuchsia. Those with more blue will be cooler, such as purple. Pastel pinks are considered the metal element with a hint of fire. Wear pink to inspire lightheartedness and romance (Feng Shui for Romance).

Earth: When you are working with fertility issues, being and feeling more grounded in your life and getting organized. Earth Colors: Taupe, gold, yellows, medium brown, terracotta and earth tones. Gold is considered the happiest color on the planet. Think ‘sun ‘.

Metal: When you are working with mental clarity such as focusing on a new project at work, studying a new subject or when you need some back bone. Metal colors are important when you feel the need to lighten up and develop your child-like qualities and/or you are working with children. Metal Color s: whites and pastels (pink, light green, light blue, light yellow) and metallics.

Water: When you are working on developing your spirituality, practicing mindfulness, connecting to intuition and learning how to tune into the synchronicity of the universe. Wate r Colors = Black, dark gray, dark and navy blue, dark green, deep purple and Indigo. Blacks can be overwhelming so don’t overdo them, especially in the bedroom!

Wood: When you are working on personal growth, growing or expanding your business, planting the seeds for a new project or working with health and/or family issues. Wood Colors: medium green and medium blue, turquoise. Medium blue is the most favorite color and actually belongs to the wood element, not water. Darker blues belongs to the water element.

If you would like more information on how to work with color and the Five Elements, I am offering my readers a free copy of my Color Five Elements map (PDF format) like the one shown above. Click here for your free copy.

Erica Sofrina is an Interior Design and Feng Shui specialist and founder of the West Coast Academy of Feng Shui. One of her specialties is color consultations for home and business.

To be repelled by smth – испытывать отторжение, отталкивать

Over time – с течением времени

I couldn’t get enough of – не могу «насытиться»,получить достаточное количество

To cheer up – бодрить

Acknowledges – знания

Well being – благополучие

To tune into – настраиваться на

the foundation – основы

The chart – график

To enhance – повышать, усиливать

don’t overdo – не переусердствовать

The issues around decisiveness – вопросы связанные с решимостью