Black in Feng Shui

In Feng Shui, the color black is related to water: water represents everything that has a fluid or liquid form; it also symbolizes night and winter.  A powerful color, black represents money and enhances strength and authority; it is associated with the career aspect of our lives. As you may know, at the root of Feng Shui are two opposing yet complementary forces, one positive and one negative;  it is these opposing forces (sometimes referred to as Yin and Yang) that create energy. Similarly, there are positive and negative aspects of every color.  Yin is black; the words “night, winter, cold, and moon” are all related to YIN and easily associated with the color black. Black absorbs the most light of all colors and can be used to balance the extreme effect of vivid colors. If you are drawn to black, and to create more positive energy, it is better to use black in combination with other colors. The negative aspects of black include common cultural associations with death or darkness; however, the dramatic effect we would pursue for design purposes should emphasize the positive side of black, and more specifically, its charm, intrigue and strength.