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The Power of Color in Feng Shui: How to Use it to Enhance Your Space and Life
Color plays a crucial role in feng shui, the ancient Chinese art of creating balance and harmony in the home. Different colors represent different energies and can influence our mood, emotions, and overall well-being. Choosing the the best colors is important whether you are a home builder, resort hotel, or just looking to add color to your own home or office.
In feng shui, the use of color is an important tool for creating the desired energy and atmosphere in a space. I’ve gone over colors in a previous post, but wanted to dive into the individual colors a little more in-depth here.
- Red: Red is a bold and powerful color that represents passion, energy, and vitality. It is often used in feng shui to bring warmth and excitement to a space. It is also believed to attract good luck and wealth, making it a popular choice for the front door. Be sure to use it in areas where you want to promote your fame & reputation. Be careful, though, because too much red can be overwhelming and create a chaotic atmosphere. It’s important to use red sparingly as an accent.
- Orange: Orange is a vibrant and cheerful color that brings joy and happiness. Orange is also believed to promote good digestion and healthy eating habits, making it a suitable choice for the kitchen.
- Yellow: Yellow is associated with creativity and is a great choice for artistic spaces or areas where you want to encourage new ideas. Yellow is also associated with learning and can be a good choice for a study or library. However, too much yellow can be overwhelming and cause feelings of anxiety, so it’s important to use it in moderation.
- Green: Green is a calming and refreshing color that represents nature and growth. It is believed to promote healing and balance, making it a suitable choice for a bedroom or relaxation area. Green is also associated with financial abundance.
- Blue: Blue is a calming and soothing color that represents tranquility and peace. It is believed to promote relaxation and clear thinking, making it a great choice for a meditation space. Blue is also associated with communication and can be a good choice for an office or study.
- Purple: Purple is a color that represents royalty & luxury, features of prosperity & wealth. In feng shui, purple is a great choice for areas where you want to attract abundance. However, too much purple can be overpowering, so it’s best used as an accent color.
- Pink: Pink is a gentle and nurturing color that represents love, marriage, and intimacy. It is often used in feng shui to create a romantic atmosphere, making it a great choice for bedrooms and spaces where you want to promote intimacy.
- Black: Black is a powerful and grounding color that represents protection and career. In feng shui, it is often used to create a sense of depth and to anchor a space. Because it is associated with the water element, black can be used to enhance the career and life path areas. However, too much black can create a heavy or oppressive atmosphere, so it’s important to balance it with lighter colors.
- Grey: Grey is a neutral and balanced color that represents stability, calmness, and sophistication. In feng shui, it is often used to create a serene and elegant atmosphere, especially to promote helpful people & travel. Grey is also associated with the metal element and can be used to enhance clarity and precision in a space. It is a versatile color that can be paired with other colors to create a harmonious environment.
- White: White is a pure and clean color that represents clarity, creativity, and new beginnings. In feng shui, it is often used to create a sense of openness and to promote a fresh start, so it is great to use in areas where children will spend their time. White is also associated with the metal element and can be used to enhance creativity. It is a versatile color that can be used in any space to create a bright and uplifting atmosphere.
While the energy of colors can be powerful, please make sure you align them fairly well within your space by observing the feng shui bagua. For instance, if you insert a lot of blue objects in your Fame & Reputation Area, you will figuratively douse the flames of your success.
In feng shui, the use of color is an important tool for creating the desired energy and atmosphere in a space. By understanding the energies associated with different colors, you can use them to enhance the energy and overall well-being of your home or office. Remember to use color in moderation and consider the desired energy and atmosphere when choosing colors for your space.
Keep in mind that color is only part of a holistic view of the feng shui energy of your space, and should be used together with the five elements, materials, the bagua, proper lighting, etc.
If you need more specific and custom guidance to improve your space and your life, I’m available to help. Learn more on my website today and book a virtual consultation. Better feng shui can help you in profound ways on life’s journey.
I am a 3rd generation feng shui expert and have helped thousands of people add harmony and balance to their homes and offices without making it look like a Chinese restaurant exploded.
I can help you attract the life that you deserve with feng shui. Contact me today!
5 Feng Shui Tips for New Home Builders
As a home builder, it’s important to consider the energy and flow of the space you are creating. One way to do this is through the ancient Chinese practice of feng shui. Here are five feng shui tips for new home builders:
- Pay attention to the layout of the home. In feng shui, the layout of a home can have a big impact on the energy flow. Be mindful of the placement of doors, windows, and other key features.
- Choose your building materials carefully. The materials used in the construction of a home can also affect the energy flow. Consider using natural materials such as wood, stone, and clay, as they are thought to bring positive energy.
- Incorporate water features. Water is a powerful element in feng shui and is thought to bring prosperity and abundance. Consider incorporating a water feature in front of your homes, such as a fountain or pond, into your design.
- Use colors wisely. Different colors can have different effects on the energy of a space. For example, red is thought to bring passion and energy, while blue is thought to bring calm and tranquility. Choose colors that align with the energy you want to create in your home but be careful about exactly where you place them.
- Incorporate natural light. Natural light is important for both the physical and mental health of those living in the home. Make sure to include plenty of windows to allow for natural light to enter the space.
By considering these feng shui tips during the home building process, you can create a harmonious and balanced living space for those who will inhabit the homes you build (and maximize your profits in the process). There is so much more to an integrative approach of feng shui in building homes to harness qi energy, including sustainability, directional alignment, the five elements, etc. You’ll need to consider feng shui in all phases of your projects, including site acquisition, site planning, home design, landscaping, interior design, staging, etc.
I have vast experience helping home builders incorporate feng shui through all phases of their new home construction. See all of the projects I’ve worked on. Tell me a little about your project here:
I am a 3rd generation feng shui expert and have helped thousands of people add harmony and balance to their homes and offices without making it look like a Chinese restaurant exploded.
I can help you attract the life that you deserve with feng shui. Contact me today!
5 Feng Shui Tips for Landscape Architects
As a landscape architect, you know the importance of designing outdoor spaces that not only look beautiful, but also function well for the people using them. To help with both, have you ever considered incorporating feng shui principles into your designs?
Feng shui, an ancient Chinese practice, is all about creating balance and harmony in your surroundings. When applied to landscape design, feng shui can help create outdoor spaces that are not only visually appealing, but also promote a sense of well-being for those who use them.
Here are 5 feng shui tips for landscape architects to consider when designing outdoor spaces:
- Choose plants and materials that are in harmony with the surrounding environment. Feng shui encourages the use of natural materials, such as wood, stone, and plants, because they are believed to bring a sense of balance to the environment.
- Consider the five elements in your landscape designs. In feng shui, the five natural elements (wood, fire, earth, metal, and water) are believed to have their own unique energies. Incorporating these elements into your design helps create balance and harmony in the outdoor space.
- Pay attention to the direction of the space. In feng shui, different directions are associated with different energies. For example, fire energy should be placed at the rear of the property, as it can bring warmth and joy. The front of the property, on the other hand, should have water energy, which can bring calm and serenity. The bagua map is a great tool for helping with this.
- As shape and form is important in all architectural designs, use curves and soft lines in your landscape plans. Straight lines and sharp angles are believed to create tension and imbalance in feng shui. Using curves and soft lines in your design can help create a more peaceful and harmonious outdoor space.
- Incorporate water features. Water is a powerful symbol in feng shui, as it represents flow and movement. Incorporating a water feature at the front of the property facing towards the home, such as a fountain or pond, can bring a sense of calm and balance to the outdoor space.
By incorporating these feng shui principles into your landscape designs, you can create outdoor spaces that not only look beautiful, but also promote a sense of well-being for those who use them.
There is so much more to an integrative approach of feng shui in landscape design to harness qi (or chi) energy, including color theory, sustainability, culture, yin & yang, etc.
I have vast experience helping landscape architects incorporate feng shui into their designs. Tell me a little about your project here:
I am a 3rd generation feng shui expert and have helped thousands of people add harmony and balance to their homes and offices without making it look like a Chinese restaurant exploded.
I can help you attract the life that you deserve with feng shui. Contact me today!
Feng Shui for Land Developers: Incorporating Harmony and Balance in Your Projects
As a land developer, you understand the importance of creating functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces for your clients. However, have you considered incorporating the principles of feng shui into your real estate development projects?
Feng shui, a Chinese philosophy that translates to “wind and water,” is the practice of creating harmonious and balanced environments through the intentional placement of objects and structures. It is believed that the energy or “qi” (pronounced “chi”) of a space can greatly impact the prosperity and well-being of those who inhabit it.
By incorporating feng shui principles into your land development projects, you can not only enhance the overall aesthetic and functionality of the space, but also appeal to a wider range of potential buyers or tenants who value holistic living.
Here are a few tips for incorporating feng shui into your land development projects:
- Choose the right location during the land assessment & acquisition phase. You know the mantra: “location, location, location.” The location of a property is one of the most important factors in determining its feng shui. The property should be very easy to access and it should not be land-locked. Ideally, developers should look for properties that are located in areas with positive chi, such as areas with some flowing water, rolling hills, and/or trees.
- Create a balanced layout during the design & site planning phase. The layout of a property should be balanced and symmetrical. This means that the front of the property should be equal in size to the back, and the left side should be equal in size to the right side. For great feng shui, I love rectangles and other symmetrical shapes.
- Keep the property clean and clutter-free. Clutter can block the flow of chi in a property. During the feasibility studies, financial planning, regulatory approvals, environmental assessments, design, and planning stages, developers should keep their properties clean and clutter-free to ensure that the qi can flow freely. There should be essentially nothing on the property except during the grading and construction phases. Even then, keep it organized for the sake of safety and prosperity.
By considering these tips and incorporating feng shui principles into your property development projects, you can create functional and harmonious spaces that appeal to a wide range of clients. Not only will this enhance the overall aesthetic and functionality of the space, but it can also contribute to the prosperity and well-being of those who will eventually live or work there.
There is so much more to an integrative approach of feng shui in land development to harness qi energy, including sustainability, directional alignment, the five elements, yin & yang, etc. I have vast experience helping land developers select and acquire land, as well as in helping them incorporate feng shui into their site plans. See all of the projects I’ve worked on. Tell me a little about your project here:
I am a 3rd generation feng shui expert and have helped thousands of people add harmony and balance to their homes and offices without making it look like a Chinese restaurant exploded.
I can help you attract the life that you deserve with feng shui. Contact me today!
Feng Shui for Kids
Feng shui isn’t just for adults and their careers. In fact, I often help my clients improve their children’s spaces to create a positive environment for them to grow, learn, and have fun.
Here are some tips for adding feng shui into your child’s space, too:
- Choose the right colors: Colors have a big impact on our mood. Use soft colors like pastels and pale blues and greens to create a calming atmosphere in an area like a bedroom. It’s okay, on the other hand, to use more vibrant colors like red and yellow in an area that you’d like to be more stimulating, like a play room. Consider the age and personality of your child when choosing colors for each room where they’ll spend time.
- Place the bed in the right location: The bed is the single most important piece of furniture in a child’s room, as it is where they will spend most of their time. The bed should be placed in the command position, which means it should be positioned in a way that allows the child to see the door from the bed but not be directly in line with it. This helps the child feel rested, safe and secure.
- Keep the bedroom clutter-free: If your kids are simply all over the place, clutter might be the reason. Clutter can be overwhelming for children because it can create a chaotic energy in the room. Especially keep their bedroom organized and free of excess items like toys to create a calming atmosphere.
- Make the bedroom dark at night: It can be tempting to add a nightlight to a bedroom, but I advise instead to go as dark as possible. We generally sleep better in the dark. Light, whether coming from a nightlight or through a window, creates shadows and reflections, which can cause anxiety and disturb sleep. I highly suggest blackout curtains and otherwise block any light into the bedroom.
- Remove electronics in the bedroom: EMF energy from electronic devices can impact sleep, especially for children. If you want your kids to be well-rested, keep televisions, cell phones, computers, and other electronic devices out of the bedroom. My only exception might be a good quality white noise sound machine at the opposite side of the bedroom from where they sleep.
Implementing these and other feng shui recommendations will significantly help your children feel more balanced in life because they will be well-rested and energized at the appropriate times. Growing up is tough. Do what you can to help.
If you need more specific and custom guidance to improve your space and your life, I’m available to help. Learn more on my website today and book a virtual consultation. Better feng shui can help you in profound ways on life’s journey.
I am a 3rd generation feng shui expert and have helped thousands of people add harmony and balance to their homes and offices without making it look like a Chinese restaurant exploded.
I can help you attract the life that you deserve with feng shui. Contact me today!
The Importance of House Numbers in Feng Shui
In feng shui, the numbers in your home address (like 12345 Main St) can greatly impact on the energy of your space and well-being. By choosing the right house and/or apartment address number, you can enhance the energy of your home to bring about positive change in your life.
Calculations
First, let’s understand the two different ways feng shui views and calculates address numbers:
- The simplest method is to simply look at the numbers of the address individually. This is often used with repeated numbers like 444 or 888.
- The calculation most commonly used for multi-digit, random-looking numbers is to keep adding up the digits until you end up with a single-digit number. For example, with 12345 Main St, you would first add up the individual digits as 1+2+3+4+5 = 15. Because the result is not yet a single-digit number, you would add up the resulting digits as 1+5 = 6. Your resulting number of 6 is the home’s feng shui number.
Meanings
Different numbers have different meanings and associations. It’s important to have an address number that aligns with your goals. Here are some of the most common number meanings in feng shui:
- Unity, independence, and new beginnings
- Balance, harmony, and partnership
- Creativity, growth, and expansion
- Stability, security, and grounding (but, keep reading below)
- Change, adaptability, and adventure
- Love, family, and domestic harmony
- Spirituality, introspection, and inner wisdom
- Wealth, prosperity, and abundance
- Completion, fulfillment, and attainment
In particular, feng shui considers certain numbers to be lucky or unlucky in feng shui. For example, Chinese culture considers the number 8 to be lucky. Some claim that 8 resembles the infinite symbol (∞) turned sideways. Therefore, people associate it with financial prosperity. Similarly, people sometimes consider the number 9 to be lucky, as it is associated with fulfillment. Some people will only choose a 9 address upon retirement, however.
On the other hand, feng shui considers the number 4 to be an unlucky number. That’s because it is associated with death and bad luck. In many Asian cultures, buildings and floors that contain the number 4 are often skipped or avoided altogether. Many western buildings like hotels do the same with the 13th floor.
Cures
When I work with home builders, we can pre-select good address numbers. But, how about when you are already living in a home that doesn’t add up to an auspicious number?
One cure I provide during home consultations is to write an additional number, but have it hidden in some way. For instance, suppose your address was 229 Broadway (2+3+9=14 and 1+4=5), which adds up to 5.
If you wanted to change this to an 8, you would need to add 3. One option is to draw a 3 in the same colored paint as your wall right next to the existing 229. Alternatively, draw a 3 just next to your numbers and cover it with a wall tile. Either way, the extra number you added would be invisible to anyone just looking at your home.
Next Steps
When it comes to applying feng shui principles to your address, paying attention to numbers can be a helpful way to create a more harmonious and balanced environment. By using numbers that have positive associations and avoiding those that have negative associations, you can help to enhance the flow of energy in your space and promote greater well-being and success. But house numbers are only a small part of feng shui.
If you need more specific and custom guidance to improve your space and your life, I’m available to help. Learn more on my website today and book a virtual consultation. Better feng shui can help you in profound ways on life’s journey.
I am a 3rd generation feng shui expert and have helped thousands of people add harmony and balance to their homes and offices without making it look like a Chinese restaurant exploded.
I can help you attract the life that you deserve with feng shui. Contact me today!
