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Feng Shui Tips for the Missing East Bagua Area

Creative feng shui solutions for your missing feng shui East area

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feng shui wood element in the East

Wood and water feng shui elements objects such as fountains, decor items in wood element colors and plants are all excellent feng shui cures in the East. Be mindful about using the shapes of the elements to further strengthen the missing Bagua area.

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Finding feng shui solutions for specific missing bagua areas will imply a basic understanding of the five feng shui elements, as your feng shui cures will have to be in harmony with the element each missing bagua area needs for a good balance.

The feng shui element of East is Wood, so the cures you will bring have to be either of the Wood element, or the element that nourishes it (Water feng shui element nourishes Wood and Earth feng shui element strengthens it).

The life area connected to the East bagua area of your home is called Health & Family. It is recommended to always express, at least in some of your East feng shui cures, the energy to support your health on all levels - physical, mental, emotional and spiritual; as well as a harmonious quality of energy to maintain peace in the family.

Here is what is appropriate in the missing East bagua area in order to activate and expand it:
  • Art with Wood element energy. (see examples of wood element art.)


  • Art or images of health and family harmony. Focus on finding art that really speaks to your heart. Be mindful about the colors in your chosen art, photos or images as feng shui cures and avoid strong fire or metal element colors in the East bagua area.


  • Water element art (see examples of water element art.) Best art for the feng shui purpose of curing a missing bagua area is art that has some depth, or perspective to it, so that a visual pathway is created in the blocking wall of the weak area.


  • Tall lights are considered a good feng shui cure to expand a missing bagua area. You can go for any size in your lighting fixtures when using them as a feng shui cure for the missing area. However, a tall lamp is considered ideal for this purpose. Be sure that the size, look and overall design of your light fixture works well with the design of your room and fits harmoniously with your surroundings.


  • Wood and Water elements objects such as fountains, decor items in wood element colors (green and brown) or water colors (blue and black.) Plants are excellent feng shui cure in the East. Be mindful about using the shapes of the elements to further strengthen the area.


  • You might also choose to paint the walls of the missing East area in any of the nourishing feng shui element colors.


  • Mirrors are excellent in the East, as it is recommended to create an opening, or some perspective in the wall of the missing/incomplete bagua area. In case of the East missing area, this can be done the easiest way with a mirror in a square or rectangular shape wooden frame.
Need feng shui tips for other missing bagua areas? Explore the Guide below with tips and easy solutions for each missing bagua area.

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