2015-08-21
164
Most of us feel passionately about color. We love some and are repelled by others. Our tastes also change over time. I remember how passionately I loved blue as a child and, as an adult I couldn’t get enough of yellows, golds and earth tones. My most favorite colors now are Indigo blue combined with gold and pumpkin-orange. They absolutely make my heart sing and it never ceases to cheer me up when I see this combination.
The ancient art of Feng Shui acknowledges the profound affect of color on our physical, emotional and spiritual well being. Colors are connected to the five elements from the natural world; fire, earth, metal, water and wood. They play a significant role in balancing and healing every aspect of our lives. In paying attention to the colors we are attracted to, we are tuning into our body’s natural instincts which can help us come back into alignment.
This is called the Five Elements theory and it is at the foundation of Feng Shui and Chinese medicine. These elements have objects, shapes, seasons, body organs, chakra’s and colors connected to them, but the color component is often the most powerful.
The chart below lists the element, what it is about and what colors will enhance it. Surrounding yourself with colors from the element that you are working with will strengthen your energy field.You can do so by wearing more of this color and/or bringing it into your living space. Just make sure that you don’t overdo the fire or water element in the bedroom which should always have more of the earth element to promote groundedness and solid sleep. (See Feng Shui for the Bedroom)
