Feng Shui the 5 elements and jewellery

Make it personal – your Jewellery and Feng Shui this can be customise

 

You can customise  jewellery by wearing gemstones that best match your birth element. Birth elements are the annual elements that take place every year.

For example, the years of birth of the water elements -the rabbit- are always given on the decade, e.g. 1963, 1975 etc., and on the following year, e.g. In this way, this is done every two years for each of the elements. Use the stones as a guide to wear according to your birth element. If you don’t like these colours and gems, you can always choose a stone based on your Kua number.

Find your year element* by your birth year to find your best stones and elements.

Metal element

Gold, Silver, Platinum, Diamonds, White Topaz, Pearl, Moonstone, Opal, White Sapphire, Hematite, Gray Spinel, Gray Topaz

1940, 1941, 1950, 1951, 1960, 1961, 1970, 1971, 1980, 1981, 1990, 1991, 2000, 2001, 2010, 2011, 2020, 2021

 

Wood element

Emerald, jade, nephrite, aventurine, peridot, malachite, green turquoise

1944, 1945, 1954, 1955, 1964, 1965, 1974, 1975, 1984, 1985, 1994, 1995, 2004, 2005, 2014, 2015, 2024, 2025

 

Water element

Blue topaz, sapphire, pearl, amethyst, lapis, turquoise, tanzanite, aquamarine, onyx, black coral, black pearl

1942, 1943, 1952, 1953, 1962, 1963, 1972, 1973, 1982, 1983, 1992, 1993, 2002, 2003, 2012, 2013, 2022, 2023

 

Fire element

Garnet, Ruby, Red Coral, Jasper, Carnelian, Red Spinel

1946, 1947, 1956, 1957, 1966, 1967, 1976, 1977, 1986, 1987, 1996, 1997, 2006, 2007, 2016, 2017, 2026, 2027

 

Earth element

Yellow Topaz, Amethyst, Amber, Lavender Jadeite, Yellow Jade, Citrine, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Sapphire

1948, 1949, 1958, 1959, 1968, 1969, 1978, 1979, 1988, 1989, 1998, 1999, 2008, 2009, 2018, 2019, 2028, 2029

The meaning of jewellery in Feng Shui

The Feng Shui of Jewellery

Feng Shui is not just about baguas and front doors. It’s also a great way to personalise your wardrobe. And one of the best personal activators – and protectors – is  jewellery. Whether it’s real gold and silver  jewellery or pretty coloured costume  jewellery, there’s no denying that adding  jewellery feels like completing an outfit once it’s accessorised.

Jewellery is also an excellent way to attract attention and give your personal energy an energetic boost.

When a woman steps out and is fully accessorised, it’s like icing on a sundae. Sure, the sundae is great, but when it’s done and the glittery red ball is sitting on a cloud of whipped cream, there’s no denying the appeal.

And so, wearing  jewellery can also complete your look. Besides making your look feel complete,  jewellery adds important qualities to what you wear and even your feeling and energy levels.

Notice how you feel when you wear certain stones or pieces of  jewellery. Some may make you feel better, some you may not like so much. It’s always helpful to find the stones and types of  jewellery that resonate with you, your birth element, your Kua number, or your zodiac sign.

JEWELLERY TYPES

Rings

Since rings adorn the hands, they place special emphasis on the realm that the hands represent, namely intelligence and thinking. Wearing rings accentuates your thoughts and can help you be more expressive and mentally astute.

When you have important decisions to make, wear rings.

Rings are both remanent and conductive. The metal in a ring is conductive, like electricity flowing through metal wires, and when you have a stone in the ring, it holds emotion and intention.

Just think of an engagement ring. It is a stone that carries the promise of marriage and it holds that thought and intention surrounded by a metal band to translate that intention into action. In addition, the clarity of the diamond can help improve clarity of thought.

Ring Tip: To promote a happy and lasting marriage, wear rings on both your right and left ring fingers. Wear a ring on your index finger for authority.

Bracelet

Bracelets, like rings, activate the hands and this is the part of the body related to decision making. Wearing bracelets can help encourage thought and decision-making. To highlight your spirit and skills, wear a pair of cuff bracelets like “Wonder Woman.”

Look for wristbands to improve reception. Hands are always where you receive items, whether it’s a gift or the change from the register when you buy an item. Remember to wear beautiful bracelets to get more money, good news and make auspicious decisions.

Earrings

As earrings are worn on the ear, symbolising career, income and business, they become a symbol of opportunity. Adorning your ears with earrings is a great way to focus on opening new business and career paths and influencing your income. Pearls and everything from simple gold or silver bangles to beautiful, sparkling diamonds are great for helping you gain financial and business advantage, socialise and advance in your career.

 

 

Necklaces

Wearing a necklace draws attention to your neck, face and head. This is the part of you that gets recognition. A beautiful necklace around your neck emphasises what you consider important and noteworthy.

A beautiful necklace is like a beautiful frame around a painting, drawing attention to what is in the frame while complementing it. If you find yourself lacking in recognition and attention, wear a beautiful necklace to attract positive attention and approval.

Protective

Just as we can use Feng Shui to protect our homes, we can also use Feng Shui to protect ourselves personally. Wearing real stones and real gold and silver can have the added benefit of amplifying and attracting beneficial energy and can protect us from negativity.

For example, if your home or the corner of your bedroom is in a disease direction or is under the influence of disease energies (Black 2 and 5 Yellow) for a year, wearing real gold or silver will help protect you. If your zodiac sign, bedroom, or home has positive energies, wearing real gold and silver can help you as well and give you an extra boost of energy.


Auspicious symbols

Look for  jewellery with auspicious symbols that you like. These can be the infinity look, the mystical knot, the dragon, the peacock, Chinese coins and eggs to name a few. There are so many designs and
options to choose from. Always look for symbols that speak to you personally.

When designing  jewellery for Home Shopping Network (HSN), I wanted to create  jewellery that uses Feng Shui symbols in a fresh and fashionable way.

 

Christmas and Holiday Feng Shui

Christmas and Holiday Feng Shui

Holidays are special times to bring family and friends together to enjoy celebrations, gifts and special foods. This is especially true at Christmas and Hanukkah, when we seek to share the year’s bounty by giving gifts and celebrating with those closest to us.

It’s a fun and beautiful time of year when homes and businesses are adorned with glittering lights and lush greenery.

Decorating for the holidays is also great Feng Shui because it draws attention – and intent – to your home.

We strive to create warm and beautifully decorated homes that appeal to the tastes of adults and children alike. Children will enjoy the festive ornaments and decorations of stars, gifts, Santa Claus, reindeer, the North Pole, Hanukkah gifts and the nativity scene.

Both adults and children will enjoy a beautiful Christmas tree and sparkling Christmas decorations.

This year, create a Feng Shui holiday for fun and for the greater purpose and meaning it can bring to your vacation. It’s a wonderful way to inject more mindfulness into your vacation preparations.

REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS AND TOYS.

That’s not the fun part, but it’s important. Good Feng Shui needs space for chi to circulate—and in order to grow, we need space.

So, before all the new gifts and things come into the house, take half an hour to go from room to room clearing out old, broken or unused items.

Then donate what can be used to charity and throw away the rest. You’ll feel a lot better with all the extra stuff coming into the house if you clear some of the old clutter first.

OK, that’s out of the way now…

WRAP GIFTS ACCORDING TO THE RECEIVER.

Wrap all gifts according to Feng Shui guidelines by color and recipient. Not only will the gifts be appropriate to the person, they will also be easily identifiable and easy to find.

Father/husband: gold paper

Mother/Woman: Red or purple paper

Children: Silver or purple paper

Boys/Sons: Brown, Craft, Blue, or Green paper

Girls/Daughters: Red, pink, or purple paper

Grandparents: gold or purple paper

Someone who was ill: Brown, craft, or green paper (with or without nature designs such as trees, pine branches, deer)

Neighbours/Friends/Colleagues: Red

SEND “GOLD” FOR PRESENTS.

Whether they’re for business associates or family members, Christmas or Hanukkah oranges are considered to be “natural gold” and represent both wealth and opportunities. The word “orange” is a homophone with the word “gold” in Mandarin. Gold is always appropriate for gifts, such as Hanukkah gelt, gold-wrapped candies, and other goodies.

If you are short of gift ideas, go online and send a box of beautiful oranges. Include a note explaining how the Chinese revere oranges as representations of golden opportunity and wealth. This is how a simple crate of citrus fruits becomes a load of gold. And while you’re ordering, think about sending your own family a gift of oranges!

Other option? A beautiful box of oranges is also a great business or New Year’s gift. A beautiful flowering plant like narcissus symbolises gold and your desire for prosperity.

PLACE AND DECORATE YOUR TREE ACCORDING TO YOUR DESIRE.

A lighted Christmas tree is a large and powerful object that can be used to focus energy on something you desire.

What is your heart’s desire? More money?

Place your tree or holiday decorations in the southeast corner of your living room or home and decorate accordingly. Do you want a husband or a new man in your life? Place decorations in the NW corner of your home or living room. Just more family harmony? Then decorate in a mixture of red and gold. These two colours bring harmony and happiness wherever placed.

Whatever you want, just follow the Feng Shui decorating guidelines in #5 below.

5. PLACE RELIGIOUS ITEMS WHERE YOU WILL USE THEM.

Place nativity scenes and religious figures in the center of the living room or apartment. In the north-west, figures of the Three Kings or Santa Claus can be placed, as well as a crèche. The Three Wise Men represent helpful people who travel to visit baby Jesus. In Feng Shui, the Three Wise Men and Santa Claus represent benefactors who can also give you gifts.

The North West is also synonymous with international business and travel (and is a good place to keep travel information and suitcases). However, avoid placing your menorah here as the candles burning here are not good Feng Shui.

 

DECORATE YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE WITH Feng Shui

When decorating your tree for the holiday, consider using Feng Shui colours according to the direction you are placing the tree.

IN THE NW CORNER/SECTOR (helpful people, father, men, heaven, international business/travel)

Decorate with silver or gold objects, crystals, mirrors, shiny and round objects

IN THE SOUTH CORNER/SECTOR (fame, recognition, social standing)

Decorate with colours like red and green or purple and use bright lights, birds like red cardinals, phoenix or peacocks, bird nests, natural objects like twigs or pine cones, triangular objects.

IN THE EAST CORNER/SECTOR (health, family relationships, growth)

Decorate natural objects such as pine cones, tree branches with blue or green colours

IN THE NORTH CORNER/SECTOR (Career, Opportunities)

Decorate with gold, silver and/or blue colours and nautical items, shells, ships or metallic decorations and round shapes.

IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER/SECTOR (Wealth/Abundance)

Decorate with bright green, green, blue or purple colours. Natural objects, water objects such as shells or trees with fish motifs, fruits and natural objects are perfect decorations

IN THE NORTH EAST (Education, Wisdom), SOUTHWEST (Relationships, Marriage, Women) OR CENTER CORNER/SECTOR (Health, Wealth, Relationships)

Decorate with red and gold colours together, crystals, mirrors, red or white lights.

LIGHT YOUR FOYER FOR A WELCOME ENTRANCE  

Lights are perfect Feng Shui – whether they are placed in the south or in the east. Decorate your plants with tiny white lights or place them in vases. Decorate the front door with a lighted garland to bring extra energy into your home.

Whatever you do, make sure the foyer is well decorated and lit. This welcomes everyone who comes to your home and beckons opportunities because the foyer of the home is where opportunities come.

BUY YOUR HOME OR FAMILY A GIFT.

Give your home or family a gift that everyone can enjoy. This can be a beautiful painting or a simple vase (for those fresh flowers you’ll be buying yourself next year!). Or buy a game you can all play together or a popcorn maker when you’re watching movies. Anything that enhances your family time together is great Feng Shui.

Feng Shui lucky colours to wear in 2023

Lucky Colours to Wear in 2023: The Year of the Water Rabbit

According to Chinese metaphysical science, colours are composed of certain frequencies, have different strengths and element relationships depending on the year. There are five main groups of colours representing the five elements of earth, metal, water, wood and fire.

In 2023, the Paht Chee chart (means analysis of your date of birth) indicates an unbalanced year. There is an excess of the Fire and Wood elements while there is a lack of Metal and Earth elements on the main map. So, for a more balanced year, let’s reinforce the missing elements, and one of the easiest ways to do that is to add the appropriate colours of the elements to one’s wardrobe.

Wear YELLOWS & BEIGES for RECOGNITION

The earth element represents stability, makes one more grounded and rational and is represented by the colours yellow and beige. As the colour of the son of heaven, yellow has always been a noble colour associated with the emperor and the tangerines at court. It is also the colour of the Yellow River, which provides much-needed life-giving water to the rice and grain fields in China.

In 2023, the earth element influences recognition, power and rank and brings good fortune dealing with career potential. As it is missing from the Paht Chee chart, it suggests that any kind of career advancement will be challenging.

Activating the earth element by wearing yellow and beige increases promotion luck and earns you recognition for a job well done. You can also wear natural gemstones, crystal bracelets to further enhance this element.

 

WHITE brings TALENT AND INTELLIGENCE

Indeed, since metal is also missing from the 2023 chart, wearing more of the colours white, gold or silver is most promising. Not only does it help balance the surrounding energies, but it also attracts strong support and many resources. Business owners who are facing liquidity problems or need financial support from banks will benefit greatly from strengthening the metal element.

At work, strengthening the Metal element will help ensure you get the support you need from colleagues, your team and your bosses. The metal element can also be activated by wearing gold or silver jewellery; even better if the jewellery features auspicious symbols or sacred syllables.

 

BLUES & BLACKS foster GOOD ALLIES

The Water element, represented by the colours blue and black, have an overriding influence on friendship and networking luck in 2023. Wearing these colours helps to widen your social and professional circles, and also works to bring people onto your side. If you are in sales, marketing, events management or any kind of work that requires having good contacts, you should utilise these colours as much as you can.

The colour RED attracts WEALTH

In 2023, the colors of the fire element, namely red, maroon or orange, represent wealth and income happiness. Red clothing during the first 15 days of the Chinese New Year is always favorable, but for the rest of the year it has the ability to develop destructively with frequent use, since there is an excess of fire in the horoscope. You should therefore aim to wear these colors sparingly. Avoid a famous use of these colors, especially during the summer months when the fire element is at its strongest.

The colour GREEN manifests WISDOM & INTELLIGENCE

Wood energy is represented by the colour green. In 2023, wearing green improves thinking and focus, and brings one’s talents and creativity to the fore. If you’re struggling to stay focused at work or find yourself in a creative rut, wearing the colour green can increase productivity and bring new inspiration. Those in leadership positions will benefit from wearing some green accessories like a green tie or a piece of Imperial Jade to aid in planning and strategic thinking.

However, since there is an excess of wood chi in the yearly chart, there is no need to overdo it with the colour green or you will reinforce the imbalance, which can manifest itself as self-doubt and over-worrying.

 

The white 1 Star of Victory and Income

The White 1 Star of Victory and Income 

If you’ve ever wanted to make a change, move, or jump somewhere else in your life, this is the star that will help you make it happen. 

In Feng Shui, the white 1 star is a star that can bring you all of these things, plus these benefits: 

🌟Occasions

🌟Victory over the competition

🌟A new way of being or living

🌟Sudden happiness, like a star falling in your lap

🌟 Increased Income

When you look at benefits like these, it’s no wonder the one (1) star in Feng Shui is so popular. This star is part of a group of stars called the White Stars. These include 1, 4, 6, and 8 (and sometimes 9). The stars of this group are considered the most favourable.

The 1 star is ruled by the planet Jupiter and whenever this planet appears it is said to bring luck. Like western astrology bestowing luck with Jupiter for enhancing luck, so is the 1 star. When it appears, happiness spreads wherever it flies.

Take this number to heart because it represents the return of better times.

Whenever the 1 star shows up, it’s after the 2 black disease star has departed, so it’s like a fresh spring breeze through a window after coming up from a dark, damp basement.

If you are a student or want to undertake a writing project, the 1 star will help you as it builds the energy of water to support the student or writer who is ruled by the wood element of the 4 star.

The White 1 Star also bestows success in career and business, creating opportunities that come with more money and help you climb the ladder of success. Also, in a competitive situation, those who have activated the 1-star see their own star rise, so they outperform the competition.

The White 1 Star is a winning star.

If you need a “win” in life, be sure to activate the white 1 star with metal or water elements or figures, such as: B. a conch shell or a fish figure.

You can’t just be successful at work.

Perhaps the victory you need is personal, like overcoming obstacles, difficulties, or trying to make a transition or big life change, like a divorce or moving house. Supporting the White 1 Star position will help you generate energy that will support your change.

 

Feng Shui and the 8 Prosperity Stars

THE WHITE 8 PROSPERITY STAR OF WEALTH AND SUCCESS

When your home’s chi is affected, your finances suffer. Feng Shui creates the chi of prosperity. Learn how to create an abundant and prosperous life by creating an environment that helps you improve and increase your financial prospects and income by making adjustments to your home’s Feng Shui

There are numbers in Feng Shui  that are considered the most favourable for luck and wealth. For when the numbers 1, 4, 6 or 8 (and sometimes 9) – represented by the qualities of success, promotion, achievement, love, travel and prosperity – appear in your home, either as natal, annual or monthly energy, happiness comes to you.

Let’s start with the most popular number of all, the number 8.

Associated with the north-east corner of education, wisdom and good choices, the 8-star is an earth star. Until February 2024, the number eight also relates to water and earth and therefore it can bring a lot of prosperity and success in two areas: relationships and wealth.

The 8-star value brings opportunities to create more wealth and prosperity.

Job and career success are a bonus of the 8 stars and when the yearly moves put the 8 stars on the doorstep or in the bedroom it can rain financial benefits.

It is also a godsend if your living room, bedroom or office is where the 8 stars fly.

This star brings wonderful success when this sector is brightly lit and activated with yang energy such as candles, red colours, crystals and filled with activity.

What are the 8 stars?

In 2022 the eight-pointed star will be in its native Northeast. This brings benefits through education, learning, writing, certifications, and taking exams.

In 2023, the 8-star hotel will move to the southern corner, bringing financial benefits and opportunities through networking, social connections, and friends.

Every year I write a Feng Shui  forecast and note the position of the 8 stars for each month and this information will help you make the most of the energy when it is in favourable places like your front door, your bedroom, your home office , living room or dining room.

If a lucky star falls in a kitchen, bathroom, or garage, the beneficial effects cannot be fully utilised.

How do I activate the 8 stars?

If your front door is in the direction where the 8 star for the year or month is, you should activate it with earth related and yellow items.

Adding vases in the place of the 8 star will help you “gather and store” the excellent energy here for business and personal prosperity and success.

A great way to add and collect this great wealth and energy of opportunity is with an arrangement of vases. Vases shaped like a gourd or in the shape of a figure eight are the most promising.

IMPROVEMENTS

Other activators include crystals, lighting, seashells, and items coloured red. A mystical knot or eight is another way to amplify the energies of the eight.

Pictures of stones, mountains, deserts and maps or educational institutions also help to promote the beneficial properties of the 8 star.

To give the 8 Star the most energy, try an arrangement of nine objects, as the number 9 relates to the fire element, the element that creates the earth, the element of the 8 Star.

Since this is a lucky star, make sure you spend plenty of time here and keep it brightly lit and activated.

If you have a bathroom, garage or other unfortunate space here, make sure you add something red and bright, e.g. B. A lamp with a red shade in the corner of your living room, corresponding to the position of the eighth star. In 2022, that position would be the northeast corner.

You can also activate the eight star by hanging some red artwork or pictures of birds or horses here. Red candles, red lamps or red pillows used here are nice additions that make the 8 star fire and reveal its best energies.

The other side of the golden coin

Although the eighth star is considered very auspicious, every star has a dark side, just as every afflicted energy has a positive side. For the 8 stars, the energy can be difficult for children. Most often, the difficulties involved are the potential for injury or illness in children.

Take good care of your children when they are engaged in sports activities or when their bedroom is in the area where the eight stars are guests to protect themselves from accidents or illnesses.