The feng shui fire element is responsible for activating energy.
It is fast-moving, Yang energy (masculine energy) that causes things to move.
When you think about the feng shui fire element, you can think of the literal meaning: how do you describe fire?
It’s hot, fast-moving, burns through things quickly, cleanses the earth, and is associated with bright colors (bright red, bright orange, and bright yellow.)
The same is true of the feng shui fire element!
When you add the feng shui fire element to your space, you are activating energy.
You are causing Chi (life-force energy) to move more quickly.
Fire energy draws the attention of the Universe, causing things to happen.
The five elements are all about balancing the energy in your home.
It’s important for the energy to move freely so that it is harmonious and happy, not stuck and stagnant.
If you have too much fire energy in your home or life, it can cause instability and burnout.
The energy moves too quickly and it can be overwhelming.
If you find that things keep changing or you feel a lot of anxiety and like you can’t sit still, that can be because of too much fire energy.
It can also cause insomnia or restless sleep (and all of the associated health issues related to that!)
If you don’t have enough fire energy in your home, however, it causes the opposite problem!
Things can feel stuck and stagnant.
It’s harder to move forward or get things going.
Projects get stuck or take a long time to finish.
You find that you don’t want to be at home or rooms feel stuffy and energetically “dead.”
This is why it’s so important to find balance and know how to work with the five elements.
You can adjust them in your home based on how things are going, and you can use them to your advantage to get things moving!
Feng Shui Fire Element Colors:
The feng shui fire element colors are bright and showy. They get your attention and make you stop and look them!
Red
All shades of red are associated with the fire element.
Bright red and bright pink are the strongest fire element colors.
The more pure the color, the stronger the element.
Lighter pink is fire mixed with metal, so the energy is more Yang (feminine, soft, slower-moving.)
Bright, hot pink is more pure, so very Yang (fast-moving, active.)
Red and Pink are the color of passion and romance.
Bright Yellow
Bright yellow is also activating and attention-grabbing.
It is the color of sunshine.
While darker and lighter shands of yellow relate more to the earth element, bright, vibrant yellow is the fire element.
Bright yellow is the color of happiness and joy.
Orange
Orange is a mix of yellow and red, so it’s great to use if you don’t necessarily like either of those colors.
Orange is activating but a little more gentle than red or yellow.
It is associated with warmth, enthusiasm, and having a zest for life.
Fire Element Shapes:
- Triangles
- Shapes with sharp points (stars and hearts, for example)
Feng Shui Fire Element Decor:
Feng shui fire element decor is anything that has active energy.
Items that are bright colors or that have sharp edges.
Items that you use or interact with, like electronics, toys, games, and creative supplies.
Items that use electricity, like lamps or light fixtures.
And of course objects with actual fire, like fireplaces and candles.
This is a brief list of feng shui fire element items you might have in your home:
- Lamps
- Light Fixtures
- Candles
- Triangle shapes
- Bright, intense colors (red, orange, and yellow)
- Items that use electricity
- Electronics (tv, phone, tablet, computer)
- Items with sharp edges
- Sunlight
- Active items (like board games, toys, cds, dvds)
- Creative items (like instruments, art supplies)
- Sharp objects (knives, scissors)
- Stove top, oven, microwave, toaster oven
- Exercise equipment
- Fireplaces
- Fire element crystals
- Cactus plants
Anything else that has active energy or stressful energy is also a fire element item. Use your intuition!
Fire Element Art Work:
Another home decor item that can carry fire element energy is artwork. Fire element artwork is: bright, colorful, and active.
Examples of fire element artwork:
- Pictures or paintings of someone actively doing something, like skiing or running
- Artwork or pictures of the sun
- Modern artwork with lots of bright colors and bold brush strokes
- Artwork in the red, orange, or yellow color family
- Artwork with triangles or with sharp elements to it, like spikes or sharp edges
- Artwork depicting something dangerous (like sharks or cactus plants)
Feng Shui Fire Element & The Bagua Map
The area of the bagua associated with the fire element is the feng shui fame and reputation area.
This is the area that is responsible for your reputation, how others see you, how much attention you receive from others, awards…
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