If you took my quiz and found out that the most nourishing element for you is fire, you may want to add more fire to your home to make it a more supportive environment. Fire is related to passion and inspiration, so adding more fire can also invite more of those things into your life.

One of the easiest ways to bring the fire element into your space is through color. Generally, humans are very visual, so we really respond to color. Fire is related to red, which is very active and dynamic, and the most auspicious color in feng shui. This doesn’t mean you have to paint a whole wall red, if that feels like too much; try adding something smaller, like a pillow or artwork that includes the color red. Triangles also represent fire, so you can add the fire element by incorporating art, furniture, or decor with triangular shapes.

Fire is also related to the fame and recognition area of the bagua, and how the world sees you. If you want to be seen and recognized, try placing nine plants in this area. Plants represent the wood element, which feeds fire. You can also place something fiery here. I have my Durga yantra in the recognition area of my desk. Durga is the Hindu goddess of destruction and rebirth, and the fiery colors and triangular shapes in this yantra invoke the fire element.

Another way to bring fire into your space is with lighting. Lighting and candles represent the fire element. If you want to reinvigorate your fire energy, it’s a good idea to go through your home and check on your light fixtures. Are your lamps covered in dust? Your stove also represents fire, so check that too--is there a layer of grease that needs to be cleaned? Spend some time making sure these fiery objects in your home are clean and well cared for.

by Anjie Cho

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