In Chinese philosophy, the Five Elements of wood, fire, earth, metal, and water, are representations of all the energies in the universe. (This post here provides basic information on the Five Elements). These Elements can be found in us as well, which I find to be a fascinating study on human behavior, emotions, and motivations. If […]
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How to do a Space Clearing
I started my New Year by cleaning out my refrigerator. Dumping expired food, cleaning out jars and containers for recycling, clearing up vegie remnants of the organic farm share we get every year, and organizing what was left. Sounds like fun, right? Strangely enough it was energizing and felt appropriate – clearing the old to […]
The Water Element in Feng Shui
THE WATER ELEMENT IN FENG SHUI This post provides an overview of the Five Natural Elements. The Water Element represents the energy of winter and deep night, which is known as the “greatest yin.” Water is related to all natural bodies of water, from deep lakes, the power of the ocean, the force of a waterfall, […]
The Metal Element in Feng Shui
THE METAL ELEMENT IN FENG SHUI This post provides an overview of the Five Natural Elements. The Metal Element represents the energy of late autumn and evening, as the energy transitions from Earth, the transitional element, to “lesser yin.” The Metals are the precious minerals found deep within the earth. These minerals nourish our water, providing us with […]
The Importance of Live Plants in Feng Shui
AsOne of the most common recommendations to improve feng shui is the addition of plants. Why is that? Very simply, plants represent wealth and abundance in feng shui. As a metaphor, they symbolize health and growth, both very important to good feng shui. Fresh, lively, and abundant plants are probably the best thing you can […]
The Fire Element in Feng Shui
THE FIRE ELEMENT IN FENG SHUI This post provided a summary of the Five Natural Elements. The Fire Element is the most yang of all of the Five Elements. It represents the peak of summer and the noontime. It is in the South (fullest expression of the sun). The energy of Fire is ascending like the […]