Feng-Shui (Wind – Water) has its origins in Ancient China. It is about creating the perfect environment for living and also for working. It can be referred to as an art or even a discipline transmitted from generation to generation in order to share its benefits with descendants.
In Chinese art, we have as a basis: Yin and Yang. We have seen this in the Chinese horoscope. Yin evokes opacity and phlegmatic unlike Yang which represents flame and illumination. Yin only has reason to exist with Yang and it is reciprocal. In fact, these two things complement each other.
This art considers that each matter, whether living or not, has an energy (Chi) which must be used to bring happiness to life.
What are the elements of Feng Shui?
We use Feng-Shui to channel positive energy into the place where we are for a more peaceful life. Yin and Yang: shadow and light complement each other with the 5 elements (Water, wood, fire, metal and earth).
These two representations are used in Feng-Shui to bring harmony and serenity to the home. Each element represents for Feng-Shui an essential principle for self-fulfillment.
Feng-Shui and colors
All colors represent energy in the environment. This is why Feng-Shui includes their use to achieve a specific goal. Take the example of the color green. Corresponding to the element of wood, green symbolizes harmony, serenity and opulence.
It brings expansion, joy and reason to the individual. It is more than beneficial to paint a child’s room green. On the contrary, red brings a lot of dynamism and energy. It is the color of intense and faithful love.