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Color
and Feng Shui
Color can be understood and applied
in two ways.
The classic feng shui colors are associated with
the five elements which are correlated to the eight compass directions.
- North
- Water Element - Colors are blue,
black
- South
- Fire Element - Colors are shades of red,
orange
- West
&
Northwest - Metal Element - Colors are gray, white
- East
& Southeast - Wood Element - Color is green
- Northeast
& Southwest - Earth Element - Colors are gold,
earth
tones
You
can use the classic approach to color and feng shui by incorporating
the colors of the compass directions into your design scheme. This will
harmonize the particular area of your home or office to the compass
direction. The feng shui colors for the five elements can also be used
to represent or strengthen a particular element where needed. For a more complete discussion on this read The
Feng Shui Factor)
Another
approach to color in the environment is through the
understanding of the dualistic nature of color. All colors have
attributes that when used excessively will have an impact on the
balance of the room.
The color red
is energizing and vital but used excessively will create constriction,
frustration and anger.
The color orange
is playful, creative and joyous whereas in the extreme it can be
correlated to shock and trauma. On an unconscious level not many people
are drawn to the color orange.
The color yellow
is related to clarity, happiness and health but when used excessively
the environment may feel chaotic and confusing.
The color green
is powerful for new growth, expansion and spaciousness but when used
excessively the atmosphere may feel illusory with too much space and no
sense of boundaries.
The color blue
is authoritative and high minded but has an emotive quality and used
excessively in the home will "give a person the blues."
The color purple
is associated with royalty, robes and spirituality but is not conducive
for environments where you want people to interact and connect.
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