The Fire Element

Guest User June 17, 2020

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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Q&A Sunday: Hanging a Feng Shui Crystal Ball

Anjie Cho June 14, 2020

Is it ok to hang a feng shui crystal from a ceiling fan?

First, let’s talk a bit about feng shui crystals. Feng shui faceted crystal balls are used often in feng shui to adjust the energy of a space. It’s preferable to have a leaded crystal ball. There are a few different reasons you might want to use a feng shui crystal; one of the most common is when your bed, desk, or stove is not in command position, and is instead directly aligned with the door. If this is the case, you want to hang the crystal at a length where it is aligned with the top of the door but not hitting the door. It’s important to use a red string or ribbon to hang it as well, because red is the most auspicious color in feng shui. There are some exceptions to this, and if you’re working with a feng shui consultant, they might advise on a different color depending on what you would like to work on.

You also want to make sure to clean and refresh your crystal ball periodically. When you put anything in your home, especially a feng shui adjustment, it’s important to take care of it. If you neglect a feng shui object, or anything in your home, it starts to physically collect dust and attract more stagnant, stuck energy.

In terms of hanging a feng shui crystal from a ceiling fan, that’s ok as long as it is fastened securely and won’t fall off. You don’t want to hang it from the part of the fan that’s rotating because that would be unstable. If your crystal falls, that means it has taken on some energy and was doing its job. If this happens, you need to do a better job of hanging it next time. This usually means using a higher quality string or fastening device, or a higher quality crystal if the crystal itself breaks.

If you have more specific questions about how or where to use feng shui crystal balls, I would recommend working with a consultant who can look at your space and the whole layout of your home.

by Anjie Cho

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The Earth Element

Guest User June 10, 2020

Today we’re going to go over how to bring the earth element into your home. You can take my quiz here to see which of the elements is most supportive for you, which can help you decide which element to add to your home to make it more nourishing.

Earth has the qualities of stability and nourishment, like mother earth. People with a lot of earth energy might take care of others, sometimes at their own expense. If that’s the case for you, you probably need less earth! If caring for others doesn’t come naturally to you, and you want to become more generous and nurturing, you may need more earth. Adding earth can also be helpful if you’re feeling unstable, ungrounded, or anxious.

Earth is related to earthy colors, like brown, orange, and yellow. It’s also related to square shapes, as well as stones and earthenware. Incorporating any of these things into your home can help to bring in more earth. A good example of the earth element is a solid wooden desk that is brown and has a squarish shape.

Earth is also related to the relationships and knowledge areas of the bagua, so you can use earthy objects to activate those areas. Earth is also related to the tai chi or the center of the bagua, which is related to health, so you may also want to bring the earth element into the center of your home or bedroom to activate health.

If you feel like you need more earth in your life, try adding one earth element object to your home this week. Make sure to place it with intention, and remember that even one small adjustment can make an impact. Feng shui can get very complex sometimes, but my goal with this blog and my book is to give you simple, approachable ways to start to shift the energy in your home. For me, feng shui is about being mindful in our homes, and paying attention to details so that we can create a more nourishing and healing environment.

by Anjie Cho