THE FIVE ELEMENTALS

“Human beings are not separate from nature. By understanding that everything in our surroundings can be put into the categories of five elements— wood, fire, earth, metal and water—we will begin to understand that feng shui is not ‘magic’.

Living plants keep you company and remove stagnant qi; their life-stimulating properties have been proven to reduce stress. Metals minimise illness—copper, bronze, gold and silver are known to have anti-microbial properties. Bring in the earth element by grounding (your space) with marble or crystals. Representing fire, lit candles invoke inspiration and creativity in spaces. Lastly, water features such as fish tanks or fountains let abundance f low through.”