The Five Elements

The five elements consist of:

Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water

The five elements are an integral part of the foundation theory of Feng Shui and represent five types of qi prevailing one after another. It is said the five elements contain all the '10,000 things in the universe' and therefore can be said to be a model of the universe which is cyclical yet forever changing.

The five elements represent the reccurring natural cycles of seasonal change, moon phases, day and night, emotions, body parts, and amongst many other things, even life and death. These elements relate to the environment in which we live.

The elements can work to enhance each other and promote growth and the cycle is inherent in nature. But they can also have a controlling relationship. It is up to your Feng Shui consultant to make sure they implement the correct element when advising remedies.