When you frame something you have done, it adds importance to it and calls attention to your name. Be sure to add thank you notes to a frame, pictures with noteworthy people, your first dollar or banknote, and special places where you’ve lived or been.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
There is a saying about chi (qi) that all chi starts from the outside and goes in. This is especially true when considering the colour of your home.
Could the colour of your home be working against you?
When your home is mismatched in colour and orientation, it can create conflict. And in some cases, this can lead to a range of bad luck.
For example, take a yellow house that faces north.
Because the earth dams water, a north facing home could have income problems, generate money, have little growth or opportunity, and find that your career or business advancement is hindered.
This is due to an earth colour being painted on a water-side house.
The same goes for a blue-coloured house that faces northwest.
This colour and direction create conflicts that can create problems for the householder or the breadwinner to move forward in life.
It’s because the water colour is on a metal direction house. The water colour drains and weakens the great metal energy of the Northwest.
If you’ve been thinking about painting your home, be sure to read this article on how to match your home’s colours with its direction.
The house colour of your home might be the only thing that changes everything.
If your relationships are tired and money is flying through your hands, maybe your house is just the wrong colour. Maybe life is a constant struggle and you can’t put your finger on the one little thing that’s blocking your success. The answer could be as simple as the colour of your home. Feng Shui dictates that the colour of your home can affect your wealth and abundance.
For example, if your house is painted the wrong colour for the direction it’s facing, you could be losing money. A good example of this is an east or south-east facing house that is painted white. This is a great example of homes losing money or residents suffering from poor health or poor family relationships.
White is the colour of metal, and east and southeast are wood directions. Because metal cuts wood (think an ax or a chainsaw), the house’s success will be compromised.
Colour can be confusing – but it doesn’t have to be
When it comes to choosing house colours, it can be very confusing and difficult to make a decision. Most are unsure what will look good or what is the best choice for their home.
Feng Shui offers multiple starting points for colour selection, as each colour has a different meaning and direction associated with it.
However, if you can paint your house in a colour that harmonises with the direction in which it is facing, you will help create a beneficial environment in the house and harmonise it with the surroundings, making life smoother and more comfortable becomes easier.
For example, in Feng Shui, colour means different things. Black is the colour of money, but a black house doesn’t necessarily make you rich. However, a home that faces north and is painted white with black trim on the shutters and front door and brass detailing is a perfect example of a home that blends in with its surroundings. That’s because white is a metal colour and metal generates water – making white a “productive colour” for a home.
As a result, the colour and orientation also match. Feng Shui is often referred to as a method of creating harmony. Harmony – in Feng Shui – means that colours, elements, shapes and numbers support and favour each other.
Use Feng Shui to balance the colour of the house with the direction it is facing.
White (Creativity/Kids): Good for homes that face West, Northwest, and North as it reflects light well and stimulates those directions.
Green/Purple (Growth/Good Health/Prosperity): Good for east and south facing homes.
Blue/Purple (Career/Wealth/Opportunities): Good for north, east, and southeast facing homes.
Yellow/Beige/Gold (Ochre) (Relationships/Stability): Good for houses facing Northeast, West, Southwest, and Northwest. Yellow is a colour of wisdom and study.
Red/Pink (Social Status, Recognition, Relationships): Homes facing south, southwest, and northeast benefit from these colours.
Browns (health, happy family relationships): Good for growth and longevity and excellent for east facing houses and good for the south (fire) direction.
Taupe (Relationships, Stability, Grounding): This colour is great for the Northeast and Southwest as these are “Earth” directions and Taupe are earthy or rocky colours. It also helps stabilise relationships and promote family harmony—especially for the woman in the household.
What about trim colours?
White is always a good option, as is a lighter shade of the dominant colour. Choose a dark door colour from the list of corresponding colours. Or choose a darker shade for the trim and a lighter shade for the door and trim.
Why not paint a “stone site” a “wood” colour?
You always want to paint your house a colour that is harmonious with the direction it is facing. If your house faces SW (Earth Direction) and you paint it a wood colour like green or brown, it will create difficulties with the relationships in the house.
Use different objects to create the feeling of height and make the room appear bigger.
Consider adding vertical lines wherever you can, such as For example, putting tall bookshelves, adding lighting that allows the light to travel upwards, or placing a tree in the corner – the possibilities are endless.
A great idea for businesses is to print business materials like business cards vertically. It is also very important to use and optimise all the space in these business cards, even the back.
Essentially, remember that a vertical positioning signifies growth, while something diagonal or horizontal represents a fallen tree and symbolises a business that cannot grow.
Colours have a great influence on us. And not only according to Feng Shui, but also according to color psychology. Colours evoke emotions that have a major impact on productivity and your overall productivity
According to Feng Shui, a very important factor that determines the success of your business is how well you and your building fit together. And the only way to find out is by looking at your Kua number.
Ideally, your Kua number should match the street number of your office building. By understanding how Kua numbers work, you can calculate a Feng Shui business map.
There are two groups of Kua numbers, the East and West groups. Depending on your Kua number, you will be assigned the ideal direction.
But not just any water. If you want to have all the beneficial chi energy that will bring you health and prosperity, you must incorporate water the right way and keep it clean and fresh at all times.
Consider incorporating water symbols and water features into your workspace. A good choice for this is an aquarium, preferably with goldfish in it, since gold is a symbol of money in Chinese culture.
You can also build in tabletop fountains, just make sure the water flow isn’t very fast or blocked. A great idea for the office is a scaled down desk fountain designed for a smaller space.