Click here to find out about using various materials to balance Chi. Click here to find out how the 5 Elements are affected by the shape of your Building and how it affects us. THE FIVE ELEMENTS: page: 1 | 2 (continued from previous page) Each element has different characteristics and effect each other's Chi differently. The following are examples of objects that represent each element: WOOD: Objects made out of wood (furniture, paneling) Plants (even fake ones) Plant-based textiles Floral decorations (upholstery, wall paper) Art depicting gardens, plants, flowers Columnar shape (columns) Blue and green colours FIRE: Lighting (electric, oil, candles, sunlight, fireplace) Objects made from animals (fur, leather, bone, feather) Pets Art depicting sun, light, fire, animals, people. Shapes such as triangles, pyramids or cones Red colours EARTH: Adobe, brick and tile, ceramic, earthenware Shapes such as squares, rectangles, long flat surfaces Art depicting landscapes Yellow and earthy colours METAL: All metals Rocks and stones, marble, granite, flagstone Crystals and gems Art and Sculpture made from metal or stone Shapes such as circles, ovals, arches White and light pastel colours WATER: Streams, rivers, pools, fountains Reflective surfaces (mirrors, glass) Flowing, free form shapes Black, blue and dark toned colours Combinations of elements can be found in objects such as aquariums (which usually contain all 5), red wooden chairs (contain both fire and wood elements). The most tranquil, natural environments in the world usually contain all five elements in some shape or form. Even your home can be fixed to contain all five elements: Simply step into a room and analyze its elemental composition. Determine what is missing and find ways to add them. You will find that the results are often quite satisfying. The charts on the left are important to consider when balancing the elements. It represents the nourishing and controlling cycle of the elements and how they effect each other. Controlling functions are not harmful, but rather provide options for creating balance and harmony. Practical Example: in a home completely made of wood, wooden furnishing, counter this by bringing Metal elements, such as Bronze lamps, rocks, marble. Placing a highlight of the fire element is also good, since wood feeds fire, so as to lessen woods presence. Click here to find out more about using different materials to help balance the flow of Chi in your home. Even the shapes of buildings are affected by the 5 Elements. The shape of your home or work, and their surrounding buildings can have an effect on the lives of its inhabitants. Click here for more info. page: 1 | 2 back to the top