Wood Element in Home Design: Vitality, & Vision

When, where, and how to bring the wood element into your home

The Wood feng shui element is the energy of growth, expansion, vitality, and unlimited vision. There are many ways to describe the energy of each feng shui element, but the easiest way to become successful in your feng shui decorating is to connect to the element on a personal level because experiential knowledge in feng shui is crucial. Theory is always helpful, but it can also somehow stifle one’s inner wisdom; this is especially true with this ancient and complex art. Before I give you basic tips on how to use the Wood feng shui element in your home decor, take a moment to connect to the energy of the Wood element, experience how it feels to you. I do not mean feelings as emotions, but as actual sensations, which are natural responses to a specific quality of energy.

Imagine your favourite plant, or a beautiful tree, and describe it in a few words. How does its energy feel, how does it look, how would you replicate it in your home? To me, the energy of the Wood element is the energy of expansion, growth, abundance, vision, steadiness, and survival, too. It is the green colour of the foliage and the brown color of the bark, it is upward growth, it is joyful and grounded at the same time. A tree is healthy when it has deep roots, so it can stand tall and steady, while reaching higher and higher. It is this presence of steady, uplifting visionary energy that the Wood feng shui element can bring into your home (when applied correctly). I will structure the information on Wood element decorating into three easy sections, and the image below will help apply it.

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WHEN
To Decorate with the Wood Feng Shui Element

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Bring the energy of the Wood feng shui element when your energy is low and confused, when you need a breakthrough, when your life vision is unclear, or when you want to strengthen your health.

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WHERE
To Focus on the Wood Element Decor

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The Wood feng shui element needs to be nourished and strengthened in the East (Health), Southeast (Money) and South (Fame) bagua areas.

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HOW
To Decorate with the Wood Feng Shui Element

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There are numerous ways to express each feng shui element, as you can discover in our exploration of five elements in feng shui decorating. The three basic ways are: color, shape, and specific decor items. The Wood element is best expressed in colors green and brown, rectangular shapes and an abundance of lush, healthy plants, of course.

Now let’s explore the Fire element. Mindfully, of course.