Are there some colors better for you than others, and if so, what are they? To find out, it’s important to know what your personal birth element is. What is your feng shui birth element? Just like the day you were born is a personal lucky number, the year that you were born has an element associated with it, and that element is your personal birth element. That means that one of the five elements is luckier for you than the others and can improve your life, bring you more money, and success.