If our three-dimensional world is void of colours, then the beauty of the living Earth would be lost in a murky cloud of grayish gloom. Colours accentuate dimensions, textures, depths and perceptions of all things in the Universe. They are the essence of the vibrant energies we see and feel all around us.

When natural or manmade light reflected off the surface of an object is dispersed in a cocktail of light in specific wavelengths, it gives rise to the natural colours of that object. Since colours are basically reflected light energies, it is easy to see why colours can affect our bodies as much as the heat from sunlight does.

The effect of colours on the human body is well documented in many scientific studies. Of particular interest is the study which proved that colours has an effect on the intensity and quality of human aura, which in turn affected the human physiology and psychology. In Feng Shui, the human aura is called Man Qi, and since colors affect our auras, we can use colours to energize or enhance our Man Qi.

Colours are widely used to activate the energies of the Five Elements in Feng Shui to either correct or enhance the Qi of an indoor space. Specific colors, and their respective hues, activate specific energies of the Five Elements. These are summarized below:

Black or shades of Blue activate the Water Element.

Shades of Green activate the Wood Element.

Shades of Red, Pink, or Purple activate the Fire Element.

Shades of Yellow or Brown activate the Earth Element.

Gray, White, Silver or Gold activates the Metal Element.