Water is a carrier and refreshes and restores all life. Water can nourish when it is clean and flowing but can also deteriorate when dirty and stagnant. The only other element apart from Fire that needs some containment, for when too much water is present it can over stimulate the Chi and can be destructive.

Season
The season of Water is Winter.

How to recognize Water Elements
The shapes, materials, plants and colour used to represent the water element are listed in the table below:

	Element	Shapes	Buildings	Colour	Materials	Plants
	Water	Wavy shapes Smooth flowing patterns and forms	Irregular or flowing Glass	Black Blue	Glass Mirrors Rivers Oceans Streams Fountains Water pictures	Water succulent

By using objects these that contain these features it is possible to balance the harmony within your building in line with Feng Shui principles

Water People

Water people are generally gentle and caring people. Being very good communicators they are very sensitive to others needs. They have the ability to can unify people with their understanding. Water people trust their intuition when making decisions or understanding situations. They are flexible and patient. This is their claim to success.

Possible Occupations
Research, teaching, psychotherapy all occupations in which water is used.