Do you find yourself lacking inspiration or insight? Incorporating the fire element into your home and personal space might be the inspiration connection to push you in the right direction. In Feng Shui, the element of fire is the point of inspiration, representing protection, clarity and insight. It's probably no surprise that the fire colors in Feng Shui are all from the red region of the color spectrum. However, decorating your home from top to bottom with shades of red isn't exactly going to provide you with the inspiration you're looking for. Fire in Feng Shui can be extremely powerful; when used incorrectly, it can be tied to illness and division.

Color Your Space With Fire

• Bright, lively shades of red, orange and yellow allow energy to bounce throughout the space and flow freely.
• Adding a glossy finish to your fire colors can provide even more bounce, reflecting light and encouraging the flow of energy.

Add Fire With Shape

• The shape of an object can add an element of fire energy even more so than color.
• Shapes like diamonds, pyramids, triangles and sunbursts send energy upward increasing the flow of fire energy.
• Triangles circulate fire energy in a vertical direction.
• Pyramids, like triangles, circulate fire energy in a vertical direction, but keep some of the energy grounded.
• Diamonds send fire energy up and down simultaneously and can be useful if you are searching for direction as well as inspiration.
• Sunbursts radiate fire energy in all direction and can increase both your inspiration and motivation but may need to be balanced with directional elements.

Adding Fire With Everyday Objects

• Floral arrangements circulate fire energy similarly to the sunburst shape.
• Introducing natural sunlight to your space increases fire energy and can be done easily by simply opening your curtains or blinds.
• If it isn't possible to add natural sunlight to your space to increase fire energy, use artificial light sources that shoot light up toward the ceiling instead of traditional floor lamps that may have the opposite energy.
• Need inspiration in your romantic relationship? Burn a red candle or add a red bedspread to increase the energy of fire element.
• To add a mild element of fire energy, start small with a red light bulb or lampshade.

The fire element transfers energy through heat and vibrancy, but remember that children, pets, candles, fire and glass are never a good mix. Use precaution when enabling the fire element around your home, and it can be used to create a powerful, inspirational space.