| What Exactly is a Feng Shui Tree? | | Print | |
| Written by Kyle Richey | ||||||
| Friday, 19 September 2008 | ||||||
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As more and more people become interested in the once-ancient art of feng shui, they are finding that its easy to become confused as to what really is and is not true feng shui elements. After all, there are thousands of online stores that promise to sell feng shui crystals, jade, wind chimes, and yes, feng shui trees.
As more and more people become interested in the once-ancient art of feng shui, they are finding that its easy to become confused as to what really is and is not true feng shui elements. After all, there are thousands of online stores that promise to sell feng shui crystals, jade, wind chimes, and yes, feng shui trees. However, is there really such a thing as a feng shui tree? If so, what are they? How can you use them? Are there "feng shui trees" that really aren't? Let's take a look at a few of these questions; then, you can decide for yourself if you would still like to have a feng shui tree. The Five Elements of Feng Shui If you know anything about feng shui at all, you know about its five elements: metal, earth, fire, water and wood. These are natural elements that exist in harmony with nature, and they are meant to bring harmony to your indoor environment as well. This is where feng shui trees are typically used. If you have a room that is very strong in one element, it needs to be balanced with another. For example, a very white bathroom can be considered clean and pristine, since white is a water color and water is associated with cleanliness. However, if you use too much white, the room itself can feel sterile and cold, even surgical. Therefore, using a wood element in your bathroom will help balance that white. One solution to this is to use a small feng shui tree that introduces the colors of gold and brown to the room. You can also do this in the kitchen, since white is also often favored there. When used in the kitchen, white also imparts a feeling of cleanliness, but it also makes the room feel larger and more open than it may actually be in physical dimensions. A lot of people living in small apartments and homes are encouraged to use white to make the rooms look bigger. This leads to the danger of having too much white, which makes the rooms seem unwelcoming and sterile. This obviously is not a good feeling for the hearth of the home! The Fire Element in the Money Tree Some people believe that if you have a feng shui tree in your home and you tie coins to it, wealth will come your way. This is, of course, rooted in superstition rather than logic, which is why many modern feng shui practitioners reject this idea. However, there is some use for this type of thinking. If we again consider the five elements, many money trees are seen tied with bright red ribbons that offset the warm browns of their branches. The ribbons themselves can add a fire element to any area or room that needs this accent. As an example, if your living room is strongly rooted in earth tones, a fire element can help harmonize and accent this room and give a more balanced aura. So you see that there are some uses for a feng shui tree; while it may not bring good luck and prosperity the way some would like to believe, it can definitely add a much needed accent to your home. Article Author: Learn about the color patters associated with a feng shui tree, by taking a look at FengShuiSecretsRevealed.com!
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