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5 Feng Shui Elements

See how the five feng shui elements can bring balance to your space and life.

By Stephanie McWilliams
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Earth
« Fire | Metal »
Earth affects physical strength and order, while generating an overall feeling of grounding, balance and stability. When there is an overabundance of earth in a space, people will often notice a heavy sensation and experience more boredom, sluggishness and seriousness. When there is too little earth, people may feel disorganized, chaotic and unfocused.

To bring in the element, look for:

• anything in earth tones (brown, green or sand)
• square and rectangular shapes
• low, flat surfaces
• images of landscapes

Think of all the warm colors of the earth, the square or rectangular shapes of earthen tiles and the long, flat horizontal lines of an earthy landscape.



Wood

Fire

Earth

Metal

Water


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