The meaning of five elements and Trigrams in each sector

The symbolism of five elements is widely used in Feng shui. Perhaps you would be surprised to see that there are five of them (Water, Tree, Fire, Earth and Metal), while in the European tradition we speak about four elements (Water, Earth, Air and Fire).
According to Feng shui certain elements, colours and symbols support weakness or destroy one sector of an apartment or a house. Here are some basic written symbols of  concrete sectors.
Our Feng shui consultant will mainly follow these rules while suggesting you how to harmonize your life and you can always go back to this list if you decide to study or apply  Feng shui yourself.

Number:  1
Meaning: carrier, vocation, life path
Direction: North
Element: Water
Basic color: blue, black
This sector is:
- strengthen by the element Metal and all colors of metal  
especially gold, silver and white
- weakened by element Wood and green color
- destroyed  by Earth and ochre, beige and brown colors.
Symbolism: everything that symbolizes water or contains water – aquarium (if the sleeping room is not in this sector), pictures of the sea or sea animals, waterfalls etc. Fluids can be stored in here.

Number:  2
Meaning: partnership, love, relationships
Direction: Southwest
Element: Earth
Central sector of yin energy.
Basic color: ochre, beige, brown
This sector is:
- strengthen by the element Fire and red, orange and pink colors
- weakened by element Metal, all metal colors and white color
- destroyed  by element Wood and green color.
Symbolism: everything that comes from the earth, ceramic objects and crystals. Here can be placed everything that symbolizes yin energy, as: pillows, blankets, soft fabrics etc.

Number:  3
Meaning: older people, family, tradition, past
Direction: East
Element: Wood
Basic color: green
This sector is:
- strengthen by the element Water and colors blue and black
- weakened by element Fire and colors red, orange and wine red
- destroyed  by element Metal, all metal colors and white color.
Symbolism: plants, especially tall ones, music and musical instruments, paintings or photos of older people and the family.

Number: 4
Meaning: prosperity, wealth, blessing
Direction: southeast
Element: Wood
Basic color: green
This sector is:
- strengthen by the element Water and colors blue and black
- weakened by element Fire and colors red, orange and wine red
- destroyed by element Metal, all metal colors and white color.
Symbolism: everything that symbolizes entireness and prosperity, as sculptures of Buddha for example. According to eastern mythology hare can be placed sculptures of fortune animals. This sector should be illuminated. Plants can be here as well.

Number: 5
Meaning: Tai qi – middle, health, unity
Direction: this is the center; it is connected with the health of the family members, it influences the balance and stability of the inhabitants. The energy collects in here and divides from here.
Basic color: yellow
This sector is strengthen if you keep it clean, in a good order, even empty, without impediments. Here should be placed the crystal, precious stone or jade for example, as the symbol of protection.

Number: 6
Meaning: Helpful people, patrons, friends, travel
Direction: northwest
Element: Metal
Central sector of yang energy.
Basic color: all metal colors, silver, and white;
This sector is:
- strengthen by the element Earth, colors ochre, beige and brown
- weakened by element Water, and colors blue and black
- destroyed by element Fire and colors red, orange and wine red.
Symbolism: metal objects, bells, coins etc. Discrete light will bring benefits to this sector.

Number:  7
Meaning: children, creativity, future
Direction: West
Element: Metal
Basic color: all metal colors, silver, and white;
This sector is:
- strengthen by the element Earth, colors ochre, beige, brown
- weakened by element Water, and colors blue and black
- destroyed  by element Fire and colors red, orange and wine red
Symbolism: metal objects, bells, coins etc. This is a place for fragrant flowers and kids paintings.

Number:  8
Meaning: knowledge, wisdom, contemplation, serenity
Direction: northeast
Element: Earth
Basic color: ochre, beige, brown
This sector is:
- strengthen by the element Fire and colors red and orange
- weakened by element Metal, all metal colors and white color
- destroyed  by element Wood and green color
Symbolism: ceramic objects, crystals, everything that origins from the earth; also ceramic objects and pots, empty plates, wardrobes, boxes, paintings of churches and temples. This sector should be calm.

Number: 9
Meaning: success, aim, recognition, enlightenment
Direction: South
Element: Fire
Basic color: red, orange and wine red
This sector is:
- strengthen by the element Wood and green color
- weakened by element Earth, colors ochre, beige, brown
- destroyed  by element Water, and colors blue and black
Symbolism: inspirational artistic creations, books of famous authors, light. The fireplace should be here. Chinese people put here sculptures and paintings of birds, especially red bird and phoenix.