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Feng Shui Earth Element

Late Summer (transitions) energy, Center, Northeast, Southwest direction. Earth governs worry (balanced: empathy).

Season

Late Summer (transitions)

Direction

Center, Northeast, Southwest

Shape

Square / Flat

Numbers

2, 5, 8

Taste

Sweet

Yin Organ

Spleen

Yang Organ

Stomach

Emotion

Worry (balanced: empathy)

Earth Personality

Earth people are grounded, nurturing, and reliable. They are the stabilizers who bring harmony and practical wisdom. When balanced, they are caring and trustworthy. Unbalanced Earth can manifest as over-thinking, neediness, or stubbornness.

Colors

YellowOrangeBrownBeigeTerracotta

Materials & Objects

  • + Ceramics
  • + Pottery
  • + Clay
  • + Brick
  • + Stone
  • + Crystals

Productive Cycle

Metal (Earth produces Metal ore)

Fire (Fire creates ash/Earth)

Destructive Cycle

Water (Earth dams Water)

Wood (Wood's roots penetrate Earth)

Earth in Your Rooms

Bedroom

Earthy tones and low, heavy furniture create stable, restful energy.

Kitchen

Ceramic and stone countertops strengthen Earth energy where nourishment is prepared.

Living Room

Square shapes and warm earth tones create a gathering, grounding atmosphere.

Chinese Zodiac Signs