Water Element in Feng Shui and Crystal Energy
Welcome to the Water Element page in our Feng Shui Center
In Feng Shui, Water is one of five elements of all energy, also known as (Qi, Chi, Prana, Life force).
The other elements are:
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Each of these elements work together and are critical to keep the flow of Yin Yang (positive and negative) forces in balance in our lives and in our homes.
When this force is healthy and life bringing (positive energy). It drifts and wanders, flowing easily and bringing the breath of life.
When this force becomes unhealthy (negative energy) it is either blocked and becomes stagnant or becomes destructive.
These elements form a continuum of creations and destruction. Each element enhances one element and reduces another. Crystals can be used to enhance and reduce the elements of energy to allow the right energy in the right part of your space.
The Five Elements of Feng Shui (Fire, Earth, Metal, Water and Wood) “feed” and support the next, for example, Fire makes Earth. We know this to be true as we see the ash when the fire cools. Earth, when pressed down, makes Metal. Metal, when molded, holds Water. And, Water, is essential for plant growth, or Wood. What feeds a fire? Wood, of course; and the circle is complete. Just as the elements can support each other, they can also be used to control each other when one element overwhelms.
According to feng shui experts, proper balance of the five elements and harmonizing the flow of energies in your home can bring numerous benefits such as:
- Attract wealth and prosperity
- Attract love
- Keep your relationship stable
- Achieve career success
- Improve your health
- Increase your vitality
- Guard against misfortune
Key Qualities and Characteristics of the Element - Water:
1. Flow and Fluidity:
- Water represents the flow of energy, emotions, and abundance.
- It symbolizes the smooth and adaptable movement of chi (life force energy) through a space.
2. Emotion and Intuition:
- Water is linked to the realm of feelings, empathy, and intuition.
- It is associated with the north direction, which is connected to the emotional and spiritual aspects of life.
3. Abundance and Prosperity:
- Water is believed to attract wealth, prosperity, and financial opportunities.
- Its flowing nature represents the continuous movement of resources and opportunities.
4. Adaptability and Flexibility:
- Water is able to take on the shape of its container, representing adaptability and the ability to flow with change.
- This quality is important for navigating life's ups and downs.
5. Cleansing and Purification:
- Water is seen as a cleansing and purifying element, able to wash away stagnant or negative energy.
- It can help clear and revitalize a space.
In Feng Shui, the water element is often represented by water features like fountains, aquariums, or even the placement of mirrors to symbolize the flow of water. The color black or dark blue is also associated with the water element.
Proper placement and balance of the water element in a space can help enhance the flow of energy
Water Element Colors:
- Blue
- Black
Examples of crystals with Blue Water Energy:
- Blue Aventurine, Blue Agate, Blue Sapphire, Chrysocolla, Blue Calcite, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Larimar, Aquamarine, Amazonite, Blue Lace
Examples of crystals with Black Water Energy:
- Black Onyx, Black Obsidian, Shungite, Jet, Black Tourmaline, Hematite, Arfvedsonite, Nuummite, Black Kyanite, Black Jade, Hypersthene, Apache Tears
The Water element is one of the most vital elements because water represents the “flow” of energy. The balanced flow of energy
The Water element symbol: Wavy lines, downward facing Triangle
A balance of Water Energy brings:
- inspiration, rejuvenation, wisdom, insightfulness, luck, wealth, abundance, prosperity, stillness, quiet strength, purification, spiritual connection.
Too much Water can create the feeling of:
- feeling unbalanced, the sense that you're drowning emotionally, you feel overwhelmed, overly social, depression, lethargy, weight gain.
When there's not enough Water Energy, you may experience:
- a lack of sympathy, loneliness, isolation, stress, pettiness, grumpiness, ill, malnourished, unhealthy cravings, harmful habits.
Where Should I Place Water Elements?
- Entryway - Use a compass to determine direction (see directions at bottom of page)
- North - Career and Life Path, Wisdom, Knowledge
W A T E R F E N G S H U I
Tips to bring Water Element Crystal Energy into your Home or Space:
Water represents the flow of energy and will assure a balance of energy as your life unfolds and flows. To keep your life moving forward towards your goals use blue and black crystals to bring water energy into your space. These crystals can create a calming and fluid atmosphere, promoting emotional healing and tranquility. Here are some effective ways to incorporate these crystals:
1. Choose Water Element Crystals
Blue Crystals:- Aquamarine: Promotes calmness and emotional healing.
- Blue Lace Agate: Enhances communication and reduces stress.
- Lapis Lazuli: Encourages self-awareness and inner peace.
- Black Tourmaline: Provides protection and grounding.
- Obsidian: Helps to release negative energies and promote clarity.
- Hematite: Offers grounding and stability.
2. Create a Crystal Grid
- Grid Setup: Arrange blue and black crystals in a pattern that resonates with water energy (like spirals or waves). Use aquamarine as the center stone, surrounded by black stones for balance and protection.
- Intention setting: While placing the stones, focus on your intention to bring the flow of water energy.
3. Place Crystals Near Water Sources
- Position crystals near fountains, aquariums, or even in the bathroom to enhance the water energy in those spaces.
4. Use Crystals in Meditation
- Meditation Practice: Hold blue and black crystals while meditating. Visualize flowing water and allow the calming energy to wash over you. This can enhance emotional release and clarity.
5. Decorate with Crystals
- Aesthetic Arrangements: Incorporate blue and black crystals into your decor, such as in vases, bowls, or on shelves, to create a soothing visual representation of water energy.
- Crystal clusters: Place natural clusters of crystals together to create a powerful water energy focal point.
6. Create a Water Altar
- Altar Setup: Design a small altar with blue and black crystals, along with elements like shells, water, or images of water, to honor the water element.
7. Use Crystals for Grounding with Water Energy
- Grounding Techniques: Hold a black crystal in one hand and a blue crystal in the other while visualizing yourself surrounded by flowing water, creating a balance between grounding and emotional release.
8. Crystal Bath or Foot Soak
- Water Ritual: Add tumbled blue and black crystals that are safe for water to a bath or foot soak to enhance relaxation and emotional healing.
9. Combine with Other Water Elements
- Natural Elements: Pair crystals with natural items like shells, driftwood, or water plants to amplify the water energy in your space.
10. Regular Cleansing
- Energy Maintenance: Cleanse your crystals regularly to maintain their energetic properties, using methods such as smudging or placing them in water (if safe), like Shungite.
- Smudge with sage: To cleanse your crystals and remove any stagnant energy, regularly smudge them with sage or another cleansing herb.
- Sunlight or moonlight: Place your crystals under direct sunlight or moonlight to recharge them.
By implementing these practices, you can effectively use blue and black crystals to bring water energy into your space, fostering a serene and harmonious environment.
Why Crystals are important in Feng Shui:
Crystals and Gemstones amplify Feng Shui because Crystals themselves are powerhouses full of energy! They store energy, and move chi or energy through space or a person.
Crystal healers typically place their crystals on body chakras to influence the body and heal sickness. Placing crystals in specific locations in your home can have much of the same effects but on a broader plane.
Placed in the correct location will keep the Universal Life Force (Qi, Chi, Prana) energy flowing and balanced, so that we may experience happiness, contentment and prosper.
B L U E
The Advantages of Utilizing Blue Crystals in Feng Shui
In Feng Shui, blue crystals are associated with calmness, communication, and emotional balance. Here are some situations where blue crystals can be particularly beneficial:
1. Calmness and Tranquility
- Use: To create a peaceful environment and reduce stress.
- Crystals: Blue Lace Agate, Aquamarine.
2. Enhanced Communication
- Use: To improve communication skills and express thoughts clearly.
- Crystals: Lapis Lazuli, Blue Kyanite.
3. Emotional Healing
- Use: To support emotional healing ano promote self-acceptance.
- Crystals: Sodalite, Blue Calcite.
4. Intuition and Insight
- Use: To enhance intuition and deepen spiritual awareness.
- Crystals: Celestite, Blue Fluorite.
5. Creativity and Inspiration
- Use: To stimulate creativity and inspire new ideas.
- Crystals: Blue Apatite, Blue Topaz.
Placement Tips:
- Meditation Spaces: Place blue crystals in meditation areas to foster tranquility and insight.
- Communication Areas: Use them in spaces designated for conversation, such as living rooms or offices.
Incorporating blue crystals into your space can help promote calm, effective communication, and emotional balance, enhancing the overall energy of your environment.
Blue Water Element Solfeggio frequency: 741 Hz - Throat Chakra - Awakening, intuition. By potentially stimulating the mind, promoting creativity and express our authentic voices / self-expression, and providing mental clarity, listening to the frequency of 741 could help with intellectual work and problem-solving. It can also support decision making, which can lead to a healthier and more fulfilling life. Known as a “detoxifying frequency,” 741 Hz is sometimes used to help those suffering from chronic pain. The solfeggio frequency of 741 helps us to connect to our higher selves, creative visualization and manifestation.
When we listen to music at 741 Hz, we can open up to our higher purpose and begin to express ourselves in more authentic and creative ways.
Popular Blue Crystals and their Properties:
1. Sodalite
Enhances communication, intuition, and emotional balance; promotes harmony and peace.
2. Lapis Lazuli
Known for its deep blue color, it enhances self-awareness, intuition, and spiritual growth.
3. Blue Lace Agate
Calming stone that promotes peace and communication; helps alleviate stress and anxiety.
4. Aquamarine
Associated with calmness and clarity; promotes emotional healing and courage.
5. Blue Kyanite
Aligns the chakras and promotes communication; known for its cleansing and healing properties.
6. lolite
Enhances intuition and perception; promotes mental clarity and emotional balance.
7. Blue Topaz
Known for its calming energy; promotes communication and self-expression.
8. Celestite
Promotes spiritual connection and tranquility; enhances communication with higher realms.
9. Blue Fluorite
Aids in mental clarity and focus; promotes effective communication and emotional healing.
10. Turquoise
Known for its protective qualities; promotes healing, communication, and emotional balance.
Blue crystals can be utilized in various ways, including meditation, healing practices, or as decorative pieces, to harness their unique energies.
B L A C K
The Advantages of Utilizing Black Crystals in Feng Shui
In Feng Shui, black crystals are associated with protection, grounding, and the energy of the Water element. Here are some situations where black crystals can be particularly useful:
1. Protection and Defense
- Use: To shield against negative energies and protect against harm.
- Crystals: Black Tourmaline, Obsidian.
2. Grounding and Stability
- Use: To create a sense of stability and connect to the earth.
- Crystals: Black Onyx, Black Jasper.
3. Emotional Healing
- Use: To help release negative emotions and past traumas.
- Crystals: Black Kyanite, Black Spinel.
4. Enhancing Intuition
- Use: To promote deeper introspection and enhance intuition.
- Crystals: Black Moonstone, Black Obsidian.
5. Manifestation and Focus
- Use: To support clarity in intentions and manifest goals.
- Crystals: Black Tourmaline, Jet.
Placement Tips:
- Entry Points: Place black crystals near entryways to protect the home from negative energies.
Black tourmaline, in particular, is often considered the best protective crystal. Its deep black color is associated with grounding and protection, and it's believed to create a shield that blocks out negative energies. - Meditation Spaces: Use them in meditation areas to enhance focus and grounding.
Incorporating black crystals into your environment can help foster protection, grounding, and emotional balance, making them powerful tools in Feng Shui practices.
Black Water Element Solfeggio frequency: 396 Hz
The solfeggio frequency of 396 Hz stimulates the root chakra. This frequency is associated with the feeling of safety and security. It is also said to help with anxiety and fear. At just 396 Hz, the lowest solfeggio frequencies can effectively ground and stabilize us, connecting us to our innate sense of safety and security through music.
Popular Black Crystals and their Properties:
1. Black Tourmaline
Known for its protective qualities, it helps to repel negative energy and promote grounding.
2. Obsidian
A powerful protective stone that shields against negativity and emotional harm; promotes clarity.
3. Hematite
Provides grounding and protection; helps absorb negative energy and promotes emotional stability.
4. Black Onyx
Known for its protective properties, it enhances self-control and emotional strength.
5. Black Jasper
Grounding stone that promotes stability and provides protection against harm.
6. Jet
A protective stone that helps with emotional healing and provides grounding energy.
7. Black Spinel
Known for its revitalizing energy, it promotes resilience and helps overcome challenges.
8. Black Sapphire
Enhances focus and discipline; provides protection and promotes emotional balance.
9. Smoky Quartz
Grounding stone that helps dispel negative energy and promotes emotional calmness.
10. Black Kyanite
Known for its cleansing properties, it aligns and balances the chakras, promoting communication and healing.
These black crystals can be used in various ways, including meditation, healing practices, or as decorative pieces, to harness their unique energies.
Bagua Map and FAQ's:
Print this map - Place North area at your entryway (front door) facing inwards.
F E N G S H U I F A Q
What is a Bagua Map?
A bagua map is a tool used in modern forms of feng shui to map a room or location and see how the different sections correspond to different aspects in one's life. These sections are believed to relate to every area or aspect of life and are divided into such categories as: fame, relationships/marriage, children/creativity, helpful people/travel, career, inner knowledge, fam-ily/ancestors/health, and wealth/blessings.
In this system, the map is intended to be used over the land, one's home, office or desk to find areas lacking good chi, and to show where there are negative or missing spaces that may need rectifying or enhancing in life or the environment.
For example, if the bagua grid is placed over the entire house plan and it shows the toilet, bathroom, laundry, or kitchen in the wealth/blessings area it would be considered that the money coming into that particular environment would disappear very fast, as if to be 'going down the drain.'
What is a Feng Shui Entryway?
The main entrance of a home is more than just a way to enter the house. It is believed to be the gateway to success and advancement in life. Feng shui considers the main entrance to be one of the key areas of a home, often referred to as the "mouth of qi" in Classical Chinese philosophy, representing the flow of life force.
How to check the Feng Shui direction of my front door?
To check the feng shui direction of your front door, you can use a compass while standing at the entrance facing outward. Repeat the process a few times to ensure accuracy. Align the compass's 0°/360° mark with the north pole to determine the direction you're facing.
What does my Feng Shui Entrance direction mean?
The direction of your front door is said to indicate the type of energy in your home. Some say that south is the most auspicious direction because it allows light, peace, and "chi" (life force) to enter. Others say that a direct line of sight from front to back is poor feng shui because it lets energy rush out without circulating. To address this, you can try placing a feng shui crystal ball between the two doors to disperse the qi, chi or Prana energy.