Feng Shui Water Element

Fengshui Water Element 

The five element theory is the heart of feng shui. And also the basics for different cures for feng shui afflictions. The chi energy of every direction is ruled by one of the five elements- fire, wood, metal, earth and water. 

The water feng shui element, in all its gentleness and grace, is a very powerful element; it bring flow, function and freedom into your home; in fact, water is one of the most powerful forces of nature. It is a different kind of power, the one that often takes you by surprise and encompasses all extremes – it can be a very powerful healer, as well as the ultimate destroyer.

The water feng shui element is also about the only element that is very free in its presence and expression – it can fall from the skies (rain), it can joyfully run, rest or play on the surface of the earth (rivers, lakes, oceans) as well as penetrate the deepest chambers of the inner earth (underground water).

WATER ELEMENT - rules the NORTH of your home. It enhances CAREER LUCK. 

The Water element enhances spirituality, inspiration, relaxation, and the ability to go with the flow. Too much Water in an environment can promote spaciness and diminish productivity, while too little Water encourages stress, rivalry, anxiety, pettiness, and sarcasm.

The Water element is found in:

· streams, pools, fountains, and water features of all kinds.

· reflective surfaces such as cut crystal, glass, and mirrors.

· flowing, free-form, and asymmetrical shapes.

· art portraying bodies of water.

· black and all dark tones, such as charcoal gray and navy blue.

Just as water is essential for life on earth, so is this element essential in your home or office decorating. The first way the water energy expresses itself is in flowing, meandering pathways – which are modeled after water flow and are always good feng shui! 
Color-wise, you might want to bring more of the water element with its endless variety of blue to calm, cool and refresh your space, as well as promote a deeper sense of connection to life mysteries. Water is also an ancient symbol of abundance, so be sure you are skillful at expressing the water element in your space in order to attract more abundance.

The Water feng shui element is needed in the North, East and Southeast bagua areas of your home or office (if you are working with the Classical feng shui bagua). If you are working with the Western/BTB bagua, then bring a strong Water feng shui element decor in your Career & Path in Life, Health & Family and Money & Abundance bagua areas.The healing, life giving and mysterious energy of the Water element can be expressed in colors blue and black, in a variety of water features, in flowing shapes, images of water, mirrors, as well as numerous decor items in blue and black colors.

The water energy in the north brings CAREER luck. It ensures that you don't loose your job, your lifestyle and  you have a meaningful job that challenges you and gives you happiness.  TO ACTIVATE CAREER LUCK- You need to ask " Which feng shui element creates water?" Metal. So you hang wind chimes in the north or place a metal turtle. The tingling sound of metal on metal will bring you good career luck. Because its metal that creates water. You can also place a water fountain since it carries water energy.

You must place water fountain or water feature in your wealth corners- south east, south west and north. However please remember if these areas fall in your bedroom, bathroom or kitchen then you must place the water feature in the wealth corner of your living room.

Also dont have a fountain under a stair way. This can cause illness or other misfortune to children. You can also have a water feature in the wealth corner of your garden. You can place the water fountain at the front door.

The harmonious presence of  Water Feng Shui Element in your home decor will create a refreshing energy of ease, purity and freshness.

Water elements also brings renewal and sense of flow to any space. As an ancient symbol of Abundance, the water element is considered a potent feng shui wealth cure.

 Feng Shui tips for Better Health

We see Feng Shui dragons, turtles and coins, but how effective are they? If the Feng Shui plant has been gifted to you, it is considered lucky for your home. How about having dragons and turtles with money bags and coins in their mouth, standing in your homes with their face toward the main door. We’ve all heard of these, but did you know that simple changes in your homes/offices could make the place a healthy one for you.

We give you some known practices of Feng Shui which are good for your health and life.

• Keep your shoes outside

As indicated by Feng Shui, you should'nt  enter your home with your shoes on. It is believed that your shoes carry the anxiety and strain of your entire day, and carrying them inside your home will likewise welcome those bad energies. Hence, keeping these bad energies away means good health. 

• Keep your home organised

Always make sure that you are not living like a herd. Keep your home spacious and organised so that when you wake up from your sleep, you can find your things easily. It will automatically release any stress from your body and you will feel positive about everything, thus affecting your health positively.

• Welcome light and fresh air

The fundamentals of Feng Shui depend on the elements of life, so being around those elements will protect you from bad luck, sadness, sorrow and other negative energies. Fill your place with elements of life such as light, air and nature so that there is no space left for any dark energy to affect you.

• Sleep in the corner of your home

The practices of Feng Shui are mirror images of a perfectly civilized life. In respect to Feng Shui, the place where you sleep matters how well your day will go. The possible location of your bedroom should be the corner of your house. Feng Shui does more to your relationship too and ensure good and healthy life.

• Be around positive colours

Application of colors in our life is very important and in Feng Shui rituals colors have a very straight forward effect on our health and life. Houses should mostly be painted with colors suggested in the Feng Shui. You should always use positive colors around you to fill your body with energy and enthusiasm. Not to forget that the inverse can really affect your living conditions, so follow Feng Shui for beautiful and safe moments in your life. 

• Play sounds of nature as music 

Feng Shui says that every possible occurrence in our life is regulated by the energies present around us. Playing the sounds of nature fills the place with positive energy. Play a disc which has music of nature like mountain streams, moving wind, waves of seas, chirping birds and all the possible sounds of the elements of life. It would give a heavenly feel to your home and keep your mind relaxed and cheerful. 

• Plant a tree

For healthy life and positive luck, planting a tree close to your place is a perfect Feng Shui ritual. If by any chance you can’t have a plant, you can still have any big furniture made of wood. A dragon faced wood sculpture welcomes good luck and charm in your life. Take home any wooden item which symbolises both air and water as it is believed that this practice protects you from the influence of bad luck, ghosts and evil spirits.

• Certain pictures have healthy meanings

Pictures and paintings of Chinese gods are very famous for activating your health luck. Place the picture of the god of eternal life, the Sau, to keep your family healthy and prosperous. Keeping pictures of deer, pine trees and cranes are also good for your health. Follow the fundamentals of Feng Shui to keep yourself healthy and happy.

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                               THINGS NOT TO BE KEPT AT HOME

According to Feng Shui, some things should never be kept at home. These things brings negative energy and bad Chi' to the residents. These things are therefore best avoided at home.

Here is a list of things you should not keep at home.


War Scenes: Pictures depicting battle should not be kept at home. Such pictures and paintings brings rivalry and unhealthy arguments among family members.

Cactus or Thorny or Bonsai plants: You should never have these plants inside your home.Never keep cactus plants inside house, it will take away peace and harmony from your house. Don't place thorny plants inside your home. Thorny plants do form a protective shield, and could be placed outside the home. Don't place them too near the front door. They could be placed a little further away from the door, or in the balcony. Don't place bonsai plants inside or outside the home. They represent stunted growth. 

Negative Images: Pictures or paintings pf trees without fruits or flowers, sinking ships or boats, battle scenes with swords, captured elephants, and images of weeping people should not be used at home for decor.

Paintings or Statues of Animals: It is not advisable to display a picture or statue of a single bird or animal in a couple room. Vulture, Snake, Owl, Eagle are some of the suggesting animals and birds paintings or statues that should not to be kept at home.

Demons and Wild Beasts: Pictures or figures of demons, wild beasts etc should not find a place in a home.

Broken Idols or Mirrors: Never keep broken glass, mirror, or image or statue in your home.