Vaastu Colors for a New Home

[Guest guest]

Namaskar Deep, forgot to mention earlier that according to Chinese

Feng Shui practitioners, Feng Shui changes every year. So its best

not to paint your home, rooms and walls according to what you think

is permanent Feng Shui color guide. If we do so, then each year, we

have to paint new colors again. This will be rather expensive and

inconvenient.

 

Here's another article for you to read. The author says at the end

of her article that its more important to paint the colors you like,

rather than colors you think will help from a Feng Shui point of

view. Pls scroll below :

 

This article is printed from http://www.SelfGrowth.com

 

Feng Shui

Feng Shui Color

By Linda Binns

Sep 28, 2005

 

 

 

A growing number of people across the nation are exploring the

ancient art of Feng Shui as they design both interior and exterior

spaces. This centuries-old practice involves using color, materials

and object placement to enhance positive energy, or " Chi, " in homes

and offices.

 

" People are often surprised at how incorporating Feng Shui into their

design choices can have a positive impact on their lives, " says Linda

Binns, executive director of the Feng Shui Success Institute and a

certified Feng Shui practitioner. " By considering how various objects

and colors affect the environment, we can direct energy to work for

us in supporting our life goals. "

 

Binns notes that use of color is an important, but often overlooked,

consideration in creating a space with plenty of positive

energy. " There is a whole science that focuses on how color affects

us. Certain colors are stimulating while other colors are calming, "

she says. " We also have to bear in mind that the use of colors in one

culture may be completely different in another. " For example, white

is often a key color at weddings in Western cultures because it is

symbolic of purity and new beginnings. However, in China white is

associated with death and is worn at funerals. In India, red is the

most prevalent wedding color.

 

Personal preference and cultural norms are important considerations

when working with color in Feng Shui. Colors that have any sort of

negative connotation for the building's occupants should be avoided

in decorating. However, some general rules do apply when choosing

colors for various parts of a home.

 

There are several ways to think about color in Feng Shui. The first

is in terms of color's connection to the five elements – fire, earth,

metal, wood and water. Feng Shui practitioners work to balance the

presence of these elements in order to bring a sense of balance to a

home, and each element is associated with specific colors. " We

instinctively feel most comfortable when all elements are present in

a room, often through a combination of using items that are composed

of the elements themselves and using the colors that represent them, "

Binns says.

 

The colors associated with each element are: red spectrum for fire;

yellow, gold and earth tones for earth; white and pastels for metal;

blue and green for wood; and black or very dark tones for water.

 

Binns advises her clients to make sure they do not overdo any one

element in a particular space. For example, bathrooms, by their very

nature, contain an abundance of water. Using black or very dark

colors adds even more elemental water to the space, which can result

in a sense of passive fluidity and lack of structure for the home's

occupants.

 

Another example is the overuse of wood. Many new homes feature

hardwood floors, which create an overabundance of wood when paired

with wooden furniture, predominantly blue or green furnishings and

lots of plants. Feng Shui practitioners warn that too much wood in a

home can cause the occupants to feel overwhelmed. " Creating a good

balance with all five of the elements will not only help us to feel

better, it can help us to be more successful in life as well, " Binns

says.

 

Another way to use color in Feng Shui is to focus on enhancing

specific life areas with the colors that represent those areas. For

this, practitioners use a " Bagua, " which is an energy layout of a

space that identifies specific areas that correspond to various parts

of the occupants' lives. (See illustration.)

 

Wealth & Prosperity

 

Colors: purple, green, blue, red Fame & Reputation

 

Red Love & Marriage

 

Pink, white, red

Health & Family

 

Blue, Green Unity

 

Yellow, earth tones Creativity & Children

 

White, pastel colors

Knowledge & Self-Cultivation

 

Blue, green, black Career

 

Black, very dark tones Helpful People & Travel

 

Gray, black, white

 

 

ENTRANCE

 

Although each area of the Bagua corresponds to a complementary color,

simply using one or more accents in the appropriate color may be

enough to enhance the area and encourage the flow of Chi, Binns says.

In fact, the best color choices often combine the personal favorites

of the occupants with the colors used in Feng Shui.

 

When assessing spaces with Feng Shui in mind, it is also important to

consider color choices in relation to a room's primary purpose. For

example, adults' bedrooms are for rest and relaxation. Therefore, the

best bedroom colors are calming, muted tones. Green and blue are good

choices for children's bedrooms because these colors encourage growth

and development. However, hyperactive children often do better in

rooms that use earth tones and muted yellows, which have a grounding

effect.

 

Red is often considered to be the color of choice for a " Feng Shui-

friendly " space. But Binns cautions against tossing around too many

red throw pillows. " It is true that red is often used in Feng Shui as

an `activating' color, " she says. " It is a high energy and very

auspicious color and therefore may be recommended. But it's

definitely not always the only option. For instance, you may have

heard that it is good to have a red front door. This does not mean

that you absolutely must have a red front door in order to create

positive energy. Red may not be your favorite color and may not match

the rest of the house. "

 

However, it is not a bad idea to have at least a splash of red by

your main entrance. This can be achieved with red flowers, a welcome

mat with red accents or a wreath with a red ribbon on the

door. " Remember, the most important thing is personal preference when

it comes to color – do not use a color that you do not like just

because you think it would be `good Feng Shui', " Binns says.

 

 

Source : http://www.SelfGrowth.com