WOOD ELEMENT:
Learn how to effectively
use feng shui elements

The wood element is used to enhance growth and creativity. Of the five elements of feng shui, the element of wood is most effective if you seek personal growth, intuition, creativity, flexibility and expansion.

 

 

 

Obviously, all objects made of wood represent the wood element. In addition, vertical objects, plants, floral prints, and artwork depicting nature convey the properties of the wood. Make sure to read about the creative and destructive cycles so that you can keep the five Chinese elements in balance.

 

Enhancements:

• Stripes, floral prints, and
  the color purple elicit
  the qualities of wood.

  All objects made of wood—furniture, accessories, paneling, siding, roofing, decks, etc
• Verticality: like a tree trunk
  • Tall objects rather than squat
  • Vertical paintings
  • Vertical patterns on walls
  • Vertical blinds
  • Vertical stripes
• Columnar shapes
  • Beams, poles, stripes, pedestals
  • Pillars (connect heaven and earth)
• Growing, thriving plants (especially vertical growth)
• All types of plant based cloth and textiles
• Art depicting landscapes, gardens, plants and flowers
• Floral prints (wallpaper, upholstery, drapery, linens, etc.)
• Green (growth and healing)
• Purple (abundance and expression)
• Blue