Feng Shui might seem mysterious at first, but at it’s heart, it’s a beautifully practical system for creating harmony between your home and your life. Two of the most powerful tools I use when assessing a space are the Bagua Map and the Five Elements. These ancient frameworks help reveal where energy is flowing well in your home and where it’s stuck or out of balance.

Whether you’re craving more clarity, abundance, love or ease, these principles show us how to make intentional changes that shift the energy - and your results.

The Feng Shui Bagua Map

The Bagua Map is an essential tool in Feng Shui practice, dividing your space into eight areas, each corresponding to different aspects of life.

Fire

Represents passion, energy and transformation

  • Colours: Red, orange, purple

  • Shapes: Triangular, pointed

  • Materials: Candles, lighting, electronics

Represents stability, nourishment and grounding

  • Colours: Yellow, beige, terracotta

  • Shapes: Squares, flat

  • Materials: Ceramics, clay, crystals

The Five Elements of Feng Shui

Understanding and balancing the five elements - Fire, Earth, Metal, Water and Wood - is essential to creating harmonious spaces that support your goals and well-being.

Metal

Represents clarity, precision and efficiency

  • Colours: White, gray, metallic

  • Shapes: Round, oval

  • Materials: Metal decor, coins, bells

Represents flow, abundance and wisdom

  • Colours: Blue, black

  • Shapes: Wavy, asymmetrical

  • Materials: Fountains, mirrors, glass

Earth

Water Wood

Represents growth, vitality and expansion

  • Colours: Green, brown

  • Shapes: Rectangular, columnar

  • Materials: Plants, wooden furniture