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Go Color Bold for 2021

What a color wimp-out.
This is only the second time Pantone selected two colors. For 2016, they chose Rose Quartz and Serenity. I wasn’t a fan then, either (“Two Colors Too Many").
While I agree we need an array of colors to achieve balance, let’s be decisive in 2021 and each pick a personal color. For me, there’s no way it’s going to be gray. Not after that dismal 2020. I want to start with brightness! But, I don’t look good in yellow, so that’s a non-starter for me.
Using Feng Shui color theory, you can pick your own personal color for the year by understanding the Five Elements. Each Element is represented by a color or colors, and displaying (or wearing) these colors brings their unique attributes into your life.
You have choices:
1. The passionate colors of the Fire Element - reds and deep shades of orange, purple, and pink - ignite love and attract wealth. Buy a new red wallet to attract wealth. Wear orange to encourage conversation and avoid conflict.
2. The stable Earth Element colors - yellows from the sun and browns from the soil – will ground you. Pick yellows to lift your spirits; choose browns for stability.
3. The strong Metal Element colors - gold, silver, pastels, light colors like white and gray - represent focus. Wear white to be the center of attraction, especially if you’re feeling left out.
4. The flowing Water Element colors - deep blue and black, as if you were looking into deep water - encourage relaxation. Blue represents flow and tranquility, a good choice to lower blood pressure and reduce anxiety. Wear black when you want others to focus on what you say (not to hard a fashion choice here in NYC).
5. The growing Wood Element colors - greens and teals like tree leaves - promote expansion. Green represents growth and health, so surrounding yourself with living plants to grow your career prospects.

Pick your own color for 2021, then write and tell me which color you chose - and why.
