What you may not have know about the color yellow.
Ever noticed how a bright, sunny day can make us feel more energized
and happy, while a dark, cloudy one may leave us feeling tired and a
little grumpy. Just like the weather can affect the way we feel, the
colors we use in our homes can impact us as well. The color yellow has
been known to brighten and lighten any room in the home. In Feng Shui,
colors are categorized into five elements: earth, fire, metal, wood and
water. These five elements can bring harmony and balanced to the home,
when used properly.
Yellow can be categorized into two elements,
earth and fire. Light yellow is an earth element, while a stronger
yellow is considered to be a fire element. In Feng Shui, the fire
element (darker yellows) must balance with the other elements. Doing so
will create perfect balance in our lives. For instance, too much fire
can make us feel angry and impatient, while not having enough fire can
actually make us seem cold and distant, The Fire and Wood Elements
balances each other very well. Earth Tones (lighter yellows), on the
other hand, gives us a sense of ambition and motivation. Earth and Metal
Tones makes the perfect balance.
Yellow symbolize more than just
a color, in many cultures. In China, the color is associated with
good-luck. Royal Palaces were decorated with this lively color, as well
as the robes and attires of the greatest Royal Emperors. In China, there
is also a saying that goes, "Yellow generates Yin and Yang, in which
the color itself symbolizes earth. In Ancient Egypt, 'khenet', meaning
yellow in Egypt, symbolized the sun. They were both considered eternal
and indestructible. Yellow is also highly respected in Buddhism. Monks
wore yellow garments , as well as the Buddhist temples. In Hinduism,
Lord Krishna and Ganesha wore yellow dresses because the color
represented knowledge and wisdom. It also symbolized peace, competence
and mental development.
