Feng shui with pottery

Home and office feng shui :
Feng shui is basically  the practice of achieving harmony with the elements and the environment through proper placement and arrangement of space and matter. The above Baqua represents the interactive nature of the 5 elements in nature.  As earth is obviously the element connected with pottery , I will only analyse this element and the elements directly influencing it.
Firstly Earth occupies the centre of the Baqua. Why?  Because all the other elements are born from this element. therefore, of all the elements, it is the most stable and capable of bringing balance.
The elements of Fire ,Metal, Water and Wood  are respectively represented by the seasons Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring  but Earth is seemingly missing. However, on the cusp of each season change for one  month the element changes to Earth. At this time both the external elements and our internal elements go back to Earth for rebalancing. Interestingly, all the elements are employed in the creation of pottery:  earth clay, water, wood or gas fire, wood and metal tools and metal kiln.
According to the 5 Element interrelationships, Earth is nurtured by Fire but controlled by Wood. As all pottery and ceramics are fired in a kiln their earthiness is enhanced in the process.

So in a practical Feng Shui application, if an offiice has an abundance of  Wood ( desk, bookshelves, cabinets ), as this element fuels creative/expansive energy and  feeds nervous energy, this can lead to  tension. The presence of Earth will help to calm this element. ie. some of the Wood energy is absorbed by the Earth by virtue of the Wood controlling it. So the presence of a stone statue or a large ceramic vase or pottery will pacify the wood and bring harmony.

The central region of a house is where the Earth element prevails, so displaying vases and ceramic figurines in this area is also useful. Using a blend of earthy tones and yellows for color also contributes to the Earth harmony and  having this space sparse and  uncluttered is supportive.

Feng Shui in the bedroom :

Likewise, as the bedroom features wood, ( bed, wardrobes, drawers ) , the presence of the  Earth Element assists in pacifying the Wood Element and can actually assist in a more peaceful sleep.  Also the use of candles or oil lamps will help to rejuvinate the Earth element which could become exhausted trying to absorb excess Wood energy. Placing a large, heavy ceramic vase or sculpture ( preferably with gentle curved lines ) on the bedside table can aid relaxation. .

Dried flowers in a vase  will attract a depleted chi ( energy ) so this would not be advisable for the bedoom or central region of the home. Also, leaving stagnant water in a vase creates a negative chi. (Sha chi )

Trees and plants  with rounded leaves such as  the Oak tree ( traditionally regarded as sacred ) and the Jade plant, are recognized as having a good Feng Shui influence This is because the round shape is seen as being all inclusive, expansive and compassionate. As opposed to a pointed leaf which creates Sha Chi due to it  being exclusive and contracting, As the bulk of pottery and ceramics are created on a pottery wheel, they posses curved lines which also  create a great Feng Shui chi and.their innate symmetry also favours positive chi. Sharp, protruding corners and edges also create Sha Chi but are sometimes unavoidable so a round sided pot in close proximity can help counteract this.

The presence of water features ( fishtank, fountain ) in the Earth centre of your home is also problematic. Earth controls water ( just like a dam ) so this can weaken the Earth element.

Sometimes it’s difficult to determine the position of the periphial elements but it generally easy to determine the location of the Earth in the centre. Getting the Earth element established is the first step towards creating 

harmony in your home.