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A Brief Look At Feng Shui 5 Element of Earth

The element of Earth in Feng Shui has a downward energy as though rooting the home and its belongings to one place; this gives the home security and a sense of order. This element will increase comfort within the home and generally help to balance out all the other elements. When thinking about colour, the main rule is that it should not be too bright or lively – with browns, muted oranges and yellows being dominant. In terms of shape – squares, rectangles and horizontal lines should be achieved in parts of the décor where Earth energy is required.

• Earth’s Elements – Natural gemstones and crystals can be used as decorative elements for earth energy. Think about amber, tigers eye and/or jasper displayed in a bowel on a coffee table or look for other decorative items with these beautiful colour finishes. In Feng Shui, crystals are not just used to sit and look pretty; they have curing powers and benefits for a healthy home, body and mind. You might enjoy further reading on this topic.

• Clay And Pottery – Clay and pottery are also chosen to bring the energy of the earth element into the home. You can buy all types of pottery to use as a décor piece and their earthy tones bring warmth and charm. Look for square shaped pots to place a green plant in or just simply have a display of pottery in its raw condition – no glaze or bright colours.

• Paint Colours – Sometimes all a room needs is a fresh lick of paint in a suitable earth colour; this is ideal for those who need a quick change on a budget. You only have to think of the earth when choosing paint colours – all shades of brown from a light sandy colour to a warm terracotta (would work lovely in a Mediterranean styled home!) You shouldn’t have much difficulty in finding a shade that you like – complete the look with earth coloured blinds or curtains.

• Light Fittings – You can update your lights to give more earth energy into the home – as light is important to the Feng Shui home. The perfect solution would be a table lamp or ceiling lamp that has rock crystals – a chandelier maybe or customise a pendant lamp with rock crystals. It would be even better if the colours were a shade of brow or earthy orange. You could also buy a little fabric to cover lampshades in the ideal colour choice.

• Textiles – Square or rectangular rugs will work into the Feng Shui design really well, when and where earth’s energy is needed. Again, look for the right colours – with textiles you can bring colours together with the aid of a simple pattern. Two shades of the earth can be used as window treatments with natural roller blinds and dark orange or chocolate coloured curtains hung from wooden curtain poles. Try to use natural materials when choosing textiles for your home.