Feng Shui Trees
by: KyleRichey
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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
You are probably familiar with the five elements of feng shui, namely, wood, water, fire, earth, and metal. These natural elements exist in harmony in nature, and are meant to bring that harmony to your indoor environment as well. This is where feng shui trees typically come into play.
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.
Too much white can make your bathroom feel sterile, cold and almost surgical. A wood element is what is required to tone down the white. You could use a small feng shui tree with brown and gold in an all-white bathroom. You can also use the tree in a white kitchen. White can make a room feel larger and brighter than it is but it can also be overpowering.
If you live in a small home or apartment, use white to open up the rooms. However, if you use too much, an abundance of white can make your home seem unwelcoming and even sterile. This is probably not the feeling you want to impart.
The Money Tree and the Fire Element
Many are told that if you have a feng shui tree in your home and you tie old coins to it, wealth will come to you. However, this is superstitious and not rooted in logic. Therefore, many modern feng shui enthusiasts have actually rejected this as a practice.
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.
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