what is feng shui?
the philosophy of feng shui is based on studying the environment and how to live in harmony with the principles of the natural world. feng translates to “wind” and shui means “water” in Chinese. this comes from an ancient poem that narrates how human life can be ideal if we connect and live in flow with our immediate surroundings.
In Asian cultures, the concept is called tao, which means “the way.” the tao is the way of nature. therefore, the basis of feng shui is based on the observation of nature.
Reading: Feng shui front door color facing south
When applied indoors, feng shui can be used in many ways to bring prosperity and good fortune. In this blog, let’s explore how the art of feng shui can be used on the front door of your apartment.
the color of your front door and feng shui
according to feng shui, the front door is the mouth of universal energy, also known as chi. The entire house receives power through the front door. the quality of this energy determines the good or bad quality of the energy inside. To determine the flow of good energy, you can choose auspicious colors based on the direction of the front door and the corresponding feng shui element.
the color is directly related to the element. for example, the direction east is related to wood, and the colors of wood are green and brown. the associated color is believed to produce, support or nurture the governing element of a respective direction.
To determine the direction of the front door, use a traditional magnetic compass or the compass app. the number shown with the degree symbol symbolizes the direction of the door.
earth tones for east facing door
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As mentioned above, the feng shui element of the east is wood, so if your front door faces east, consider the following:
the colors of the wood element:
- green
- brown
- wood tones
To blend in with your home’s exteriors, you might consider exploring options based on the productive cycle of the five feng shui elements. (the productive cycle of feng shui elements, also known as the cycle of creation, the productive cycle of feng shui elements is a way of communicating where each element supports the other and, in turn, is also supported by another element).
the colors of the water element:
- black
- blue
- purple
these colors of the doors of the southeast bring prosperity
color choices for the southeast front door can be similar to the east facing door as they share the same wood feng shui element and their harmonious colors are:
- green
- brown
- wood tones
The elements of water and earth bring positive energy to the area. Furthermore, the southeast direction is associated with money and wealth, which is nourished by water. therefore, other auspicious colors for doors facing southeast are:
- blue
- black
- light yellow
- earth/sand tones
use these colors to add fire to the south door
South is the only direction that has the feng shui element of fire, therefore the best color for a south facing front door is red. Other colors of the fire element that can be considered are.
- yellow
- purple
- magenta
- coral
- orange
- pink
- You can also try green, brown and wood tones.
I love your southwest door
The energy of love, marriage and motherhood is the feng shui energy associated with a southwest door. Since these are related to the earth element, the colors that can be used are:
- light yellow
- beige
- clay
- earth/sand tones
The colors related to the fire that nourishes the earth are:
- red
- yellow
- pink
- orange
- magenta
- coral
ideal colors for a door facing west
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the door facing west is related to the metallic element. choose from the following colors for a west facing door:
- white
- grey
- metallic colors
nutritive colors for metal are:
- light yellow
- beige
- clay
- other earth/sand colors
color options and northwest door
the northwest door has the same color options as the one facing west because the element in both directions is metal:
- white
- grey
- metallic colors
Similarly, nurturing colors for a northwest facing door are:
- light yellow
- beige
- clay
- other earth/sand colors
opt for dark colors for a north facing front door
is the only direction with water as a feng shui element. therefore, the ideal color choices for a north facing door are:
- black
- blue
ideal color options for the northeast door
a gateway facing northeast opens up the realms of spiritual growth and cultivation. his feng shui element is earth. so choose colors like:
- light yellow
- beige
- clay
- other earth/sand colors
in addition to all the shades and shades of earth colors, you can also choose the shades of the fire feng shui element:
- red
- yellow
- pink
- orange
- magenta
- coral
so, what is the direction of the front door in your luxury apartment in pune and what color do you plan to choose?
(please note: this article is for information only. feng shui is not an issue with apartments at avaanti residences).