Its one of the many tools that feng shui practitioners use whenadjusting the energy of a space.
Color has a big impact on how we feel.
There are different feng shui color systems, including the five elements.
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Its connected to the Children and Creativity area of the feng shui bagua map.
In the absence of color, white is a blank slate.
It represents the yang side in the Tai Qi, or yin-yang symbol.
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In many cultures, white relates to winter, which is a dormant state when the earth is resting.
White and off-white can be used to complement other colors in your home.
Black
If white is the absence of color, black is the sum of all colors.
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Its also the yin side of the Tai Qi symbol.
Black also represents the water element, which is related to stillness, wisdom, and quiet contemplation.
Its connected to the Career area of the feng shui bagua map.
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Black is a great accent color to work with to bring timeless elegance into your home.
The color gray represents clarity, connection, and wisdom.
As a neutral color, it can work in most homes.
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Blue
The feng shui meaning of blue changes depending on the tone.
Mid-tone blues and teals, for example, represent the wood element.
Wood is connected to growth, vitality, and compassion.
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A deep midnight blue and almost black connects to the deep, dark water element.
In many Asian cultures, certain shades of blue are connected with mourning.
In Buddhism, blue is related to wellbeing, symbolized by the lapis-colored Medicine Buddha.
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Blue is also connected to the Family and Knowledge areas of the feng shui bagua map.
Green represents the wood element and is connected to the Family area of the feng shui bagua map.
Red
In feng shui, red is the color that supersedes all others.
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Its the most powerful color in feng shui and is considered very auspicious.
Red is often used to protect and clear a home or a persons energy.
In the Black Sect Feng Shui tradition, red envelopes honor and protect feng shui consultants and their clients.
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Red is also very activating and energizing, and too much red can overwhelm some people.
Its best to avoid large amounts of red in spaces that are meant to be more relaxing, likebedrooms.
A beautiful rug with red tones can be a gentle way to bring in the energy of red.
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It’s a color used to activate self-love, and softness, and attract a relationship.
This color is also associated with femininity, sensitivity, and romanticism.
Brown
Earthy tones like browns bring the Earth element into your home.
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Yellow also symbolizes both high standing and humility.
Bright golden yellow represented gold for the Chinese emperors robes.
In Buddhism, the ochre yellow of a monks robes is connected to humility and surrender.
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Orange
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Like blue, the feng shui meaning of orange changes depending on the tone.
Its a combination of both yellow and red.
This makes it a strong color because it has the power of red and the stability of yellow.
This also means it can shift between the earth and the fire element.
Purple
From lavender to richer eggplant tones, purple is connected to nobility and wealth.
Deep red moving into purple is a very auspicious color, symbolizing wealth and power.
There are no colors in feng shui that should be avoided in all situations.
However, some colors aren’t ideal in specific rooms.
For example, you may want to avoid painting a bedroom icy blue, because it can negate passion.
Green, gold, and purple are all colors that are said to attract money in feng shui.
Blues and greens have a calming effect, ease anxiety, and help you sleep.
