Using Feng Shui Candles the Right Way
If you have been researching feng shui, you may have seen information on feng shui candles. How do these candles differ from regular candles? Should they be used in certain places? Are there any places that you should not use these candles?
Feng Shui Candles and the Five Elements
Feng shui teaches that there are five natural elements. These are earth, metal, wood, fire and water. There needs to be a harmony between these elements in every room or space. What exactly does that mean?
The best explanation for this is that one element will either nourish another element or demolish it. Wood nourishes fire, water gets rid of fire. The balance that you are trying to achieve by using feng shui is not to destroy the elements but to have harmony between them. If your living room has metal elements such as gray colors, balance this with fire. The way to do this is to use feng shui candles. Because a fire cannot be built in the middle of your living room floor, candles can stand in for the fire element.
Feng Shui Candles and Energy
Additionally, fire is an element that represents strong energy and vitality, and any room or corner of your home that needs this energy can benefit from this element. For example, many couples who are needing to add some spice or energy to their love life are encouraged to introduce feng shui candles to the bedroom. The fire is an encouragement to have that energy and revitalization. Of course, you do need to exercise safety precautions and be sure to extinguish those candles before going to sleep!
Feng shui candles are a good idea when you are looking to create energy in any other room of your home, such as the family room or dining room, when you want the family to gather and be open to one another. The fire is an encouragement for everyone to have some energy in their conversation.
Where You Should Not Use Feng Shui Candles
Fire is most likely one of the top strongest elements, if not the strongest. For this very reason, you should think very carefully about where you use your feng shui candles. A room with a fireplace does not need any help. Use them in another room where they are not competing with another fire element. Feng shui candles on a mantle above a fireplace are a definite no-no.
It is best not to use feng shui candles in childrens’ rooms. Make sure they are securely placed in a holder and not close enough to pets or small children to be turned over.
By applying all these principles when considering the use of feng shui candles, you can then begin to enjoy the energy and vitality that they will bring to your home and your life.