Discover your Feng Shui element and enjoy a fascinating journey that unveils the profound connection between your personality, preferences, and the natural elements of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water.
In the ancient art of Feng Shui, it is believed that each person resonates with a particular element, influencing their behavior, choices, and the environments they thrive in. By understanding your dominant element, you gain valuable insights into how to harmonize your living spaces, select colors, and arrange decor to align with your unique energy.
Calculating Your Trigram
The first step in discovering your Feng Shui element is to calculate your personal Trigram. There are eight Trigrams in Feng Shui and they are used to determine the directions, elements, and colors that best support you. This calculation is based on the Chinese Solar Calendar and there are separate calculations for male and female.
Male Trigram Calculation
- If you were born between January 1 and February 5 – subtract 1 from your birth year (if you were born after February 5, skip this step)
Example: Birthday of 1/19/1975, 1975 – 1= 1974 - All all of the digits of the birth year until it reduces to a single digit number
Example: 1 + 9 + 7 + 4 = 21, 2 + 1 = 3 - Subtract the single number from 11
Example: 11 – 3 = 8 - The result is your personal trigram. ***If the result is 5, the trigram becomes 2, since there is no 5 trigram
Female Trigram Calculation
- If you were born between January 1 and February 5 – subtract 1 from your birth year (if you were born after February 5, skip this step)
Example: Birthday of 1/19/1975, 1975 – 1= 1974 - Add all of the digits of the birth year until it reduces to a single-digit number
Example: 1 + 9 + 7 + 4 = 21, 2 + 1 = 3 - Add 4 to the single number
Example: 4 + 3 = 7 - The result is your personal trigram. ***If the result is 5, the trigram becomes 2, since there is no 5 trigram
Now that you have your personal trigram, find your number below and discover your element, power colors and power directions.
Your Feng Shui Element
One Trigram – Water
Your Element is Water. You are flexible, yet focused and determined. You are empathetic and artistic, and have a tendency to get lost in deep thought. You tend to worry too much and may be overly sensitive at times.
Element Colors: Blue & Black
Power Colors: Gold, Silver, Copper, Gray and White
Power Element: Metal
Depleting Colors: Earth tones, Browns, Yellows, Cream, Greens
Depleting Elements: Wood and Earth
Power Directions:
Personal Best Direction – Southeast
Great Health and Good Fortune Direction – East
Relationship and Connection Direction – South
Overall Harmony and Clarity Direction – North
Two Trigram – Earth
Your Element is Earth. You are very strong and can be a great leader. You are a nurturing caregiver and bring a sense of grounding and comfort to yourself and others.
Element Colors: Earth tones, Browns, Yellows, Cream
Power Colors: Red, Purple, Burgundy, Burnt Orange, Bright Pink
Power Element : Fire
Depleting Colors: Gold, Silver, Copper, Gray, White, Greens
Depleting Elements: Metal and Wood
Power Directions:
Personal Best Direction – Northeast
Great Health and Good Fortune Direction – West
Relationship and Connection Direction – Northwest
Overall Harmony and Clarity Direction – Southwest
Three Trigram – Wood
Your Element is Wood. You are generally even-tempered but can have a tendency to have sudden outbursts. You like to be moving and are not well-suited to a job where you have to sit still for long periods. You are enthusiastic, fun-loving, and can be loud at times.
Element Colors: Greens
Power Colors: Black and Blue
Power Element: Water
Depleting Colors: Red, Purple, Burgundy, Burnt Orange, Bright Pink, Gold, Silver, Copper, Gray, White
Depleting Elements: Fire and Metal
Power Directions:
Personal Best Direction – South
Great Health and Good Fortune Direction – North
Relationship and Connection Direction – Southeast
Overall Harmony and Clarity Direction – East
Four Trigram – Wood
Your Element is Wood. You are insightful and often driven, but can also change your mind abruptly and often. You tend to be creative and artistic.
Element Colors: Greens
Power Colors: Black and Blue
Power Element: Water
Depleting Colors: Red, Purple, Burgundy, Burnt Orange, Bright Pink, Gold, Silver, Copper, Gray, White
Depleting Elements: Fire and Metal
Power Directions:
Personal Best Direction – North
Great Health and Good Fortune Direction – South
Relationship and Connection Direction – East
Overall Harmony and Clarity Direction – Southeast
Six Trigram – Metal
Your Element is Metal. You are a natural-born leader and authority figure. You have a tendency to be headstrong with a strong masculine energy. You can cut to the heart of issues and figure out the best course of action.
Element Colors: Gold, Silver, Copper, Gray and White
Power Colors: Earth tones, Browns, Yellows, Cream
Power Element: Earth
Depleting Colors: Blues, Black, Red, Purple, Burgundy, Burnt Orange, Bright Pink
Depleting Elements: Water and Fire
Power Directions:
Personal Best Direction – West
Great Health and Good Fortune Direction – Northeast
Relationship and Connection Direction – Southwest
Overall Harmony and Clarity Direction – Northwest
Seven Trigram – Metal
Your Element is Metal. You are artistic, creative, sociable, and talkative. You like things done right and you like to take the lead.
Element Colors: Gold, Silver, Copper, Gray and White
Power Colors: Earth tones, Browns, Yellows, Cream
Power Element: Earth
Depleting Colors: Blues, Black, Red, Purple, Burgundy, Burnt Orange, Bright Pink
Depleting Elements: Water and Fire
Power Directions:
Personal Best Direction – Northwest
Great Health and Good Fortune Direction – Southwest
Relationship and Connection Direction – Northeast
Overall Harmony and Clarity Direction – West
Eight Trigram – Earth
Your Element is Earth. You are very stable but can be stubborn at times. You are very youthful and exude a vibrant energy.
Element Colors: Earth tones, Browns, Yellows, Cream
Power Colors: Red, Purple, Burgundy, Burnt Orange, Bright Pink
Power Element : Fire
Depleting Colors: Gold, Silver, Copper, Gray, White, Greens
Depleting Elements: Metal and Wood
Power Directions:
Personal Best Direction – Southwest
Great Health and Good Fortune Direction – Northwest
Relationship and Connection Direction – West
Overall Harmony and Clarity Direction – Northeast
Nine Trigram – Fire
Your Element is Fire. You are extremely active, sometimes to the point of burning yourself out. You are very passionate and can inspire those around you. You may have a tendency to be hot-tempered.
Element Colors: Red, Purple, Burgundy, Burnt Orange, Bright Pink
Power Colors: Greens
Power Element: Wood
Depleting Colors: Earth tones, Browns, Yellows, Cream, Blues, Black
Depleting Elements: Earth and Water
Power Directions:
Personal Best Direction – East
Great Health and Good Fortune Direction – Southeast
Relationship and Connection Direction – North
Overall Harmony and Clarity Direction – South
How to Use the Power Directions, Colors and Elements
Now that you discovered your Feng Shui element and the directions, colors, and elements that best support you, here is what to do:
- Personal Best Direction – the best location for prosperity and great fame. Have your back face this direction for productivity.
- Great Health and Good Fortune Direction – the best location for cultivating well-being and abundance. Have your back face this direction while eating for better digestion.
- Relationship and Connection Direction – the best location for family harmony, positive relationships, and good communication. This area improves family relationships and prevents arguments.
- Overall Harmony and Clarity Direction – the best direction for cultivating peace and good decision-making. Place your headboard so that the top of your head faces this direction to promote good sleep.
- Element Colors and Power Colors – wear these colors regularly in your wardrobe, especially pajamas that are one of these colors. Bring these colors into your space via paint or decor.
- Power Element – connect with this element regularly, one way to do this is via an altar. Choose a wallet that is the color of this element (link elements article) to promote financial wealth and abundance
- Depleting Colors and Elements – avoid an abundance of these colors and elements in your space, especially in your bedroom
Uncovering your Feng Shui element is a powerful tool for self-awareness and creating environments that nurture your well-being. By recognizing the elemental energy that resonates most strongly with you, you gain valuable insights into your personality, preferences, and how to optimize your surroundings for greater harmony.
Whether you find affinity with the Wood’s growth and adaptability, the Fire’s passion and vitality, the Earth’s stability and nurturing qualities, the Metal’s precision and organization, or the Water’s depth and intuition, your elemental connection is a key to understanding and enhancing your life.
Embracing the wisdom of Feng Shui and your elemental nature empowers you to cultivate spaces that not only reflect your true self but also support your journey toward a more balanced and fulfilling existence.
