Many of us are unaware that we are made of five elements. The five elements are basically the five building blocks of feng shui. You can energetically balance them so that they work together as a unit.

Instead of having five horses constantly pulling you in different directions simultaneously, your inner intentional “Wind Horses” would follow your will. They would lead you to your chosen goals and future dreams.

People following feng shui always keep all the five elements together in a room. Here are a few points about them:

Water

Water is conceived as the liquid state. This element is related to business and career.

If the water element is placed correctly then it can make your path smooth and help you climb the ladder of success. It makes you feel refreshed and inspired.

The element should not be used in excess amount, as it is a symbol of depression and isolation.

Wood

This element relates to growth and advancement. It is also related to your family and other relationships. The element when placed correctly, will keep your family in a happy mood and your health in a good state. Instead of using wood, you can also use brown and green colours to add the energy of wood.

Fire

This element is not naturally present in the earth and hence has to be created. It represents friends, happiness and success. Too much fire around your environment can create anger in your surroundings. Little amount of it creates lack of ambition and happiness..

Earth

It is an element that can cause stability. The lack of this element can cause lack of focus. It is represented with a square space. This element makes relationships stronger. Too much of this element can make your house ineffective.

Metal

It is an element of creativity that includes wealth. As a symbol, you can also use Chinese coins and wind chimes. Too much of this element can cause sudden unexpected movements while too little can lead to dullness.

Try to use these elements in your life to achieve success on all fronts.

(Manisha Koushik is a tarot card reader, numerologist and Vastu Feng consultant. She can be contacted at www.askmanisha.com)