The Fire Element

• Expansive, spreading movement

• Transformative and changeable

• Warm/kind to hot/passionate

• Triangular shapes

• Reds and oranges

The Earth Element

• Stable, grounding, little to no movement

• Centered and nurturing

• Square and rectangular shapes

• Browns, tans, ochre and yellows

The Wood Element

• Growing upward moving energy

• Vital and active

• New growth, flexible like bamboo

• Columnar shapes

• Greens, mid-blues and teals

The Water Element

• Deep, still and wise or flowing, circulating and connecting

• Cool and dark

• Clarity and wisdom

• Formless and undulating

• Black, dark gray and dark blue

The Metal Element

• Contracting and rigid

• Righteous and correct

• Circles, spheres

• White, metallic and pale greys and blues

[b]How to Know if You're Missing an Element[/b]

[b]Lack of Fire[/b]

• Low energy level

• Lack of passion

• Low self-esteem

• Little happiness

[b]Lack of Wood[/b]

• Stagnant growth

• Unclear goals

• Difficulty manifesting

[b]Lack of Earth[/b]

• Unstable foundation

• Lack of support

• Excessive worry

• Feeling lost or not grounded

[b]Lack of Metal[/b]

• Disorganization

• Difficulty focusing

• Mental clutter

• Chaos and confusion

• Indecision

• Lack of creativity

[b]Lack of Water[/b]

• Feeling stuck

• No movement or change in life

• Rigidity

• Lack of opportunities

• Spiritual disconnect