Gift Giving Feng Shui

Gift suggestions to suit every personality

By Stephanie Dempsey

Feng Shui experts describe everything in terms of five elements: Fire, Earth, Metal, Water and Wood -- and these categories apply to personality types, as well. Like astrological Sun signs, a person's element type shapes their tastes and sensibilities. So if you're planning to buy a gift for a friend, family member or co-worker, take a look at the following suggestions to take the guesswork out of what can be a very frustrating task.

Gifts for the Fire Personality
Fire types are extremely energetic, excitable and charismatic. They radiate star power wherever they go, like Mick Jagger or Madonna. The only constant with Fire types is change. These people are constantly reinventing themselves. Therefore, you need to choose a gift that will reflect their up-to-the-minute interests.

The Fire personality loves to be entertained. Tickets to the hottest concert, play or sporting event will go over well with this character. Books and movies that deal with art, entertainment and cooking go over especially well with Fire types. These people also like stories set in exotic lands.

As far as style is concerned, Fire types are attracted to bright colors like red, orange and pink. Any artwork, clothing and furniture that you buy for a Fire personality should feature bold hues that are designed to turn heads. Cutting-edge trends are the best choice. Grandmotherly cardigans, sensible shoes and simple jewelry will be relegated to the trash heap by these folks, so stay far away from such items. They want fashions that make them stand apart from the crowd.

Gifts for the Earth Personality
Earth people are sedate, serene and nurturing. They are often described as "the salt of the Earth." These folks love their creature comforts and place great importance on their friends and family. Gifts that fall under the category of creature comforts are best suited to Earth types.

Gourmet food, cologne with floral notes, silk clothes ... any gift that engages the senses will go over well with an Earth personality. These people also enjoy hands-on activities like gardening, baking, sewing and woodwork. Any gifts related to their favorite hobby will be greatly appreciated. Framed pictures of their nearest and dearest will also make a big hit with these people.

Earth types like muted colors like brown, gold and tan. They also like handcrafted items that are made to last. Shaker style furniture, a hand-knitted sweater, a pottery jug, a beaded necklace you strung yourself ... whatever gift you select, it should look as though it was made with care, thought and creativity. If you're stuck for ideas, you can always make a donation to the Earth person's favorite charity, as these folks are famous humanitarians.

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