Two of the fundamental principles of
Feng Shui are the Five Elements and Yin and Yang.
Each of the
Five Elements has a Yin and a Yang aspect, how do you use this knowledge to
harmonise the energy in your home and workplace?
Yang Water is the sea; it is dark, deep and mysterious. In Feng Shui water is a powerful force and should always be used with care. Scale
is all important. Outside, water
features are better in front rather than at the back. Water at the back creates a feeling of
instability; at the front it is an attractor.
Water signifies wealth, and a flow of water signifies a flow of
wealth. The flow should be coming
towards the front door of your home or your workplace. Having it flowing away, or flowing past
signifies lost wealth and missed opportunities.
Indoors, water features or aquariums are best placed in the North, East
or Southeast and they should never overwhelm the available space.
Yin Water is the morning mist. In your home or workplace it is a spray of moisture
on your plants. It is the nourishment
that keeps your plants alive; it is subtle and vital.
Yang Wood are trees.
Planting trees in the East of your garden will support your health. Pine trees and bamboo are a symbol of longevity. If you have no room in your garden a picture
or painting of a lush forest in the East of your living or work space is
auspicious.
Yin Wood is leaves on the trees; grass; ivy and
flowers. Displaying flowers in your home
and workplace brings in the beauty of the natural world. The East and the Southeast are the location
of wood however displaying flowers anywhere in your living and working area will bring the beauty of nature along with them. Choose colours that match the
area.
Yang Fire is what keeps us alive. Indoors you still benefit from the awesome
power of the sun however during the winter time when the sun is lower in the
sky enhance your living and working spaces with lights. To keep warm in the home there is nothing
like the roar of a real Yang Fire.
Yin Fire is the dying embers of a log fire; it is
the light from a candle. To bring a touch
of romance and intimacy into your home the gentle flickering of candles is hard to
beat. Scented candles bring both light
and aroma which, when chosen carefully, create a unique setting.
Yang Earth is the solid earth of large rocks and boulders. You benefit from the support of mountains. Placing large rocks and boulders behind your
home will simulate this support. Indoors
the painting of a mountain, without water, placed behind you at home or at work
gives support and protection.
Yin Earth is sand; it is the pliable fertile soil in
which crops are planted and grown. If
you have the space, create a small Zen area in the Southwest, Northeast, West or Northwest of your garden using sand and small
pebbles.
Yang Metal is the solid raw metal, the ore from which
large machinery is formed. In our modern
world we all rely on Yang Metal to get us around. Whether it is your car, a train, bus or plane,
without the strength and reliability of Yang Metal your life would be very
different.
Yin Metal is fine and delicate. Jewellery is Yin Metal. From the eternal circle of the Wedding ring
when you say ‘I Do’ to watches, earrings, cuff links, necklaces, male and
female alike adorn themselves with Yin Metal.
Next time
we will look at how Yin and Yang and the Five Element Controlling Cycle work.
To the fulfillment of your dreams
LynC
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