As a feng shui consultant, I think of home decor in terms of the Five Elements. To create balance and harmony in a space, all five elements need to present in equal amounts. Oftentimes, people’s homes will prominently feature one of the elements, like wood, or a certain color will monopolize the space, like the popular all white trend. This creates energy imbalances.
As we decorate our homes, it’s important to include all five of the elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water. Following are lists of traditional Christmas decorations categorized by their element. Keep this mind as you shop for home decor and deck the halls this holiday season.
WOOD
Evergreen Tree (Living)
Pine Boughs
Fir Wreath
Pinecones
Potted Plants (Living)
Stacked Wood
Greenery (Faux)
FIRE
String Lights
Star or Angel Tree Topper
Candles
Fire in the fireplace or wood burning stove
Santa & Elves
Nativity Scene
Red Poinsettias (Silk)
Red Decor (ornaments, ribbons & bows, etc.)
EARTH
Ceramic Houses or Village
Ceramic Nativity Scenes
Stoneware Plates & Serving Dishes
Red Brick or Stone Hearth
Yellow Ribbon & Ornaments
METAL
Metal Wreath Hangers
Metal Stocking Hangers
Metal Fireplace Screens & Accessories
Metal Figurines & Ornaments
Metal Pots, Trays & Buckets
Metal Sleigh Bells & Jingle Bells
Tinsel
Silver or Gold Ornaments
WATER
Glass Ornaments
Glass Icicles
Snowflakes
Mirrors
Crystal Glasses & Bowls
Frosted Windows
NOTES
Plants have to be living or natural for them to be considered a representation of the Wood element. If a faux Christmas tree is green, the Wood color is represented but it doesn't contribute much chi to the space.
While real poinsettias represent the Wood element, a silk poinsettia that is red contributes Fire element energy to the space instead.
Something like a white paper snowflake ornament represents Wood (paper), Water (snow) and Metal (white). If it's lighted, then the Fire element is also represented.
Lighted Christmas trees, red decor, candles and fireplaces all represent the Fire element. In 2022, the best locations for your Christmas tree are the NE, East & SE. During the month of December, there must be absolutely no open flames or red decor in the South and Center of your home.
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