The Earth Element: Stability and Nourishment

The Earth element is all about feeling grounded and stable no matter what’s swirling around you. As the element representing the Mother in Feng Shui, Earth’s role is to nourish and support you, providing a safe haven in a sometimes-rocky world.

Here are a few nice ways to bring it into your space.

1. Paint it Yellow.

1. Paint it Yellow.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yellow, the color of sand and the earth in much of China, represents the Earth element and is one of the easiest ways to bring it into your space.

2. Use flat, square shapes.

2. Use flat, square shapes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ancient beliefs about the “flat earth” come into play with the shapes that symbolize Earth: square, flat & horizontal. This photo is a perfect illustration of how the Earth element can make you feel grounded even when the ever-moving ocean is at your feet :)

3. Use ceramic tile.

3. Use ceramic tile.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tiles, brick and other materials made of Earth will also give a space a sense of groundedness.

If you’re feeling “spacy” it may be time to ground yourself with Earth. Do you have other ideas for anchoring this element?

  • Dorothy

    What a great post! With fall coming soon this is very helpful. Nice pottery would be good and beautiful mountain landscape art would be nit too. All the soft golden colors of fall remind me of mother nature or mother earth getting ready for everything to rest until spring again. It is a soothing and peaceful time of the year – one of my most favorite seasons.

    • http://openspacesfengshui.com Ann

      Dorothy, thanks so much for your comment. Fall really is a beautiful season; everything feels softer:) I’ll be posting more about the season as the fall goes on, so stay tuned!!