Home >
Interior Design & Decor
Earth, Metal and Fire and Feng Shui
Good Feng Shui means you have a balance of
the five elements that compose the earth. Conversely, it also
involves not having these elements overpower each other. Now, how do
we really go about that? The basic principle on Feng Shui is heavily
anchored on the five elements of the earth. In an ideal system, the
five elements complement each other in a form of life cycle. If the
environment fosters this positive nature that balances the five
elements of the earth, then prosperity and good luck may not be far
off.
Ideal System
The ideal system is where water produces wood, wood yields fire, and
fire fashions the earth. Then, the earth forms the metal and the
metal consequently produces the water. The overbearing and ugly
system is when the elements contradict each other: wood burdens
earth, fire destroys metal, earth hampers water, or water kills the
fire. If you are able to see the visual properties of these
elements, you may find that these arrangements prescribed by Feng
Shui also make practical sense, even if you do not necessarily dig
the concepts and foundations of Feng Shui.
Earth
You don’t have to be a geologist to understand good Feng Shui for
earth. Earth is generally composed of ceramics and rocks. If you
want a happy home, you must have a good dose of rocks and ceramics
strategically placed in tune with the other elements that are
present in your home. Lacking in earth, you may find yourself filled
with instability and resilience that the earth is generally known
for.
Metal
Electronic devices can actually have good feng shui as well. They
are under the metal category, which not just brings in the
technological advancements of this age but also the toughness
brought about by metal materials in the different elements of Feng
Shui. Make sure that metal is not colliding with fire elements, and
this may even hold a practical significance because you wouldn’t
want any of your electronic devices to catch fire!
Water
Zen fountains and the like form the water aspect of Feng Shui. Just
ensure that water complements your metal. Overpowering your home
with electronic appliances may actually appeal to the gadget junkie
but not to the Feng Shui aficionado. Aside from the fact that water
balances metal, you may also find that it has visual appeal if a
person finds a Zen fountain in the midst of a sea of gadgets in the
home which may be cool in function but not in appearance.
Fire
Candles and fireplaces are good examples of fire elements in Feng
Shui. It may appear weird to put a fountain beside a fireplace for
it contradicts that purpose, but many a movie had background sets
with a fireplace and wooden furniture that is well ideal for a night
of romance. Too much fire can actually drown the environment, so be
very careful when lighting your environment. In business settings,
it may also be advisable to tame down the effects of fire in the
office. But it can be more unleashed in the personal setting,
especially in romantic ones.
Wood
Wood is abundant in many places. Wooden furniture remain to be
vintage to the Feng Shui expert. And this does not have to be only
in the form of wooden furniture. Just by cultivating a garden in
your home, you will be able to bring in a lot of wood that can help
you balance the different elements.
About the Author: D. Benjamin is the owner of
iapsales.com LLC - a family business specializing in HVAC products. We
are distributors of
Qmark Heaters,
electric tankless water heaters,
bathroom heaters,
patio heaters, electric heaters,
portable air
conditioners & electric towel warmers. Shop on line at
www.heateroutlet.com for these great home improvement products.
Iapsales.com LLC was established in 2003 and is the sister company to
Innovative Air Products located in historical Exeter, NH. We are a 2nd
generation manufacturers’ rep firm dedicated to providing residential &
commercial heating, ventilation and air-conditioning equipment. We offer
a great selection online at the lowest prices anywhere. We can also be
found on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube