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Using Feng Shui Colours in Your Home


The following table lists Colours by Feng Shui Element and Bagua Location, describing how they can be utilised to create the home you want.
 
White
Element: Metal.  Location:  North West  - Helpful Friends & Travel,  West - Creativity & Offspring.
The colour of simplicity, pure and innocence, clean and clear.
Pink
Element: Fire.    Examples of Pink fire shades: fuchsia, barbie.  Location: South - Fame, Reputation & Illumination.
Element: Earth.  Examples of Pink earth shades: coral, salmon.  Location: North East - Inner Knowledge & Self Development, South West - Relationships.
The colour of love and romance, which softens and sooths the energy in any room.
Red
Element: Fire.   Examples of Red fire shades: wine, burgundy.  Location: South - Fame, Reputation & Illumination.
Brings in energy, drive and passion. The Chinese colour of good luck and happiness.
Orange
Element: Fire.   Examples of Orange fire shade: tangerine.   Location: South - Fame, Reputation & Illumination.
Element: Earth. Examples of Orange earth shades: terracotta, rust.  Location: North East - Inner Knowledge & Self Development, South West - Relationships.
Another cheerful warm colour creating energy for happiness, balance and good health.
Brown
Element: Earth. Examples of Brown earth shades: sand, beige, cream, sepia.  Location: North East - Inner Knowledge & Self Development, South West - Relationships.
Nourishing energy, associated with woodland and natural surroundings.
Yellow
Element: Earth.  Examples of Yellow earth shades: canary, banana, lemon.  Location: North East - Inner Knowledge & Self Development, South West - Relationships.
Sunshine, cheerful, warm and uplifting, brightens any area, cultivating conversation and harmony.
Green
Element: Wood.  Examples of Green wood shades: jade, apple, moss, fern, lime.  Location: East - Family & Ancestors, South East - Wealth, Blessings & Well-Being.
Nature, fresh energy and growth. Nurturing for the family and promotes prosperity and abundance.
Blue
Element: Wood.  Examples of Blue wood shades: sky, sapphire, ocean, cobalt.  Location: East - Family & Ancestors, South East - Wealth, Blessings & Well-Being.
Light blues aid the flow of communication and encourage peace and calm.
Dark Blue
Element: Water.  Examples of Dark Blue water shades: oxford, prussian.  Location: North - Lifes Journey & Career.
Dark Blues aid the flow of communication and are also good for safety and security.
Purple
Element: Fire.     Examples of Purple fire shades: mulberry, plum.  Location: South - Fame, Reputation & Illumination.
Element: Water.  Examples of Purple water shades: violet, indigo.  Location: North - Lifes Journey & Career.
Good for the realisation of ideas, imagination and innovation.
Lilac
Element: Fire.     Examples of Lilac fire shade: lavender.   Location:  South - Fame, Reputation & Illumination.
Element: Water.  Examples of Lilac water shades: iris, mauve.  Location: North - Lifes Journey & Career.
Promotes spiritual healing and good for meditation.
Black
Element: Water.  Location: North - Lifes Journey & Career.
Adds gravity, strength and clarity to any space, measured amounts aid learning and absorbing information.
Grey / Metallics
Element: Metal.  Examples of Grey Metal shades: silver, gold, bronze, pearl, steel, copper.  Location: North West - Helpful Friends & Travel,  West - Creativity & Offspring.
A complementary colour which can change the feeling of a room from gloomy to stylish.

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In Traditional (Classic) Feng Shui, Good Health is achieved by balancing all areas of the BaGua, as shown on the diagram below.
In Modern (Western) Feng Shui, Health is seen as a separate central section of the BaGua and associated with fresh shades of orange, pink and yellow colours, to see this view visit my Feng Shui Art page.
Above - Traditional (Classic) Feng Shui BaGua 8 section diagram.

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