Energy of the Water Element

Inside the Ba Gua, we learned that each of the nine Life Areas occupy their own individual placement space. In much the same way, each of the Five Elements inhabits their own directional space as well. The water element is located in the north and placed in the career area of the Ba Gua. This is not the only place that a water element cure can be used, however, it is the natural space that it inhabits.

Signifying wealth and abundance, using the water element’s energy can bring enormous prosperity with the proper placement of your Feng Shui cures. Envision the wealth area in the upper back corner of the Ba Gua. If the compass points are centrally placed in this area, a water cure could successfully be used along its northern side. The same holds true for any of the life areas. The northern part of each life area is where you could effectively place a water cure.

When activating a water cure, a large variety of elements are at your disposal. Pictures containing moving bodies of water such as rivers, lakes, oceans, or waterfalls can be used. Wavy lines in your artwork suggest a water element cure; the key is to use a flowing motion to indicate that the water is carrying your desire forward in your cure. You can use the placement of a fountain, or use a beautiful bowl filled with water, floating a flower in it or place a simple gold fish inside. Gemstones with the suggestion of sapphires, aquamarines, or amethysts and clear quartz crystals can create an environment that will achieve the energy you’re seeking. Stack them or place them in shallow bowls in the proper direction of your room. The stones you use need not be real, representative stones will do. The universe understands symbolism.

The colors predominately associated with the Water Element are the darker blues or black.  They symbolize depth of water and are bold color choices when you need a rapid activation. When using Feng Shui, traditionally a front door that is painted red is among the strongest of elements for activation of luck. However, if you have a home whose front door is facing north, the best color choice changes to a shade of deeper blue.  With this color choice, you have activated a true water element cure for the entry of your home.

A powerful cure is the proper placement of a mirror as a prospective water cure. It has the power to expand your space and draw good chi in.  Good energy is reflected when bad chi is deflected!

Next post, we move from water to fire. May your day be productive.