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Colors and Feng Shui
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was the founder the physiology of color, and his teachings made colors a subject of importance and worthy of study. For him, colors were a testament to a higher order.Goethe not only explored the nature of colors, but also studied their effects on the human psyche. He noted: "Experience has shown that individual colors can influence a person's mood and disposition." This fact alone should challenge us to take advantage of the power of colors. The possibilities are endless, from tablecloths, curtains, and rugs to objects such as vases, bowls, flower arrangeŽments, pictures, paintings, sculptures, lampshades, art objects (both store-bought and homemade), and plants. Different ways of painting the walls of a room and the different shades we have available to us today provide many creative possibilities, inside and outside of the home. Feng shui provides guidelines on how to use colors according to the five feng shui elements and yin and yang, and gives information about the symbolism and dynamics of colors in general. A basic rule is that red and black should be used sparingly. Too much red creates aggressiveness and tension, and black can cause depression and pessimism.
Categorized by Colors
Black- Water element
- Good for Career, Family, and Wealth areas
- Symbolizes money and wealth but use it sparingly
- A powerful, absorbing color that should be used with other colors
Blue - Water element
- Suitable for Career, Family, and Wealth areas
- Represents faith, fidelity and consideration
- A calm, cooling color
Brown - Earth element
- For Knowledge, Marriage & Relationship, and Helpful People areas
- Represents practicality and reliability
- A down-to-earth, solid color
Green - Wood element
- Good for Wealth, Family and Fame areas
- Represents tranquility, peace and growth
Gray - Metel element
- Can be used in the Career, Helpful People and Children areas
- It can represent depression and fear. Therefore, avoid this color unless you are very confident and cheerful.
Orange - Earth or Fire element
- Good for Knowledge, Marriage & Relationship, Health, Children, and Helpful People areas
- Represents mental and physical activity as well as joy.
- A sociable color
Pink - Fire and Earth element
- Suitable for Knowledge, Marriage & Relationship areas
- Represents health, healing and love. Can be used to encourage romance and happiness.
- A warm, soothing color
Purple - Fire and Earth element
- For Knowledge, Marriage & Relationship, and Fame areas
- Symbolizes love, truth, high ideals and devotion
- An auspicious color linked with nobility and power.
Red - Fire element
- Use splash of it in the Knowledge, Marriage & Relationship , and Fame areas
- Represents life and happiness
White - Metal element
- Suitable for Children, Helpful People, and Career areas
- Represents purity and new beginnings
Yellow - Earth element
- For Knowledge, Marriage & Relationship, children, and Helpful People areas
- Symbolizes wisdom and patience
- A stimulating color that inspires mental clarity and energy
Categorized by Elements
| Wood Element | Brown and Green | | Fire Element | Red, Yellow and Orange | | Metal Element | White, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Chrome | | Earth Element | Ochre and Light Yellow | | Water Element | Blue, Purple and Black |
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