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Feng Shui Self Care. Create An Oasis Of Calm.

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“When you recover or discover something that nourishes your soul and brings you joy, care enough about yourself to make room for it in your life.”
– Jean Shinoda Bolen

It’s Cancer season and this July 13 super moon is marinading us with extra emotions and super sensitivity. If you are empathetic to the feelings of persons in your circles in general and susceptible to your loved ones’ moods especially in close quarters of your home, this may deplete your personal resources. Focusing on your well-being will recover your inner harmony because let’s be real, prolonged periods of stress will permeate other areas of your life like your career and relationships. Self care is making your body and mind pleasant places to inhabit by filling your cup first and the season is calling for extra self care. These simple, quick Feng Shui tips unify your mind, body and emotions. May these adjustments help you create an oasis of calm to get you through.

Transform your entry.
Emotions can run away with any member of the household when these features are at the front door: a blocking wall; a contrary door; a Mandarin Duck Stairway or split at the front entry. Stairs leading out the front will lead to health issues (especially the heart) and financial stress. If one of these details are present in your front entry, adjust it first so when you place an enhancement it offers optimal refreshment. A water feature is ideal especially if your front door is in the middle. “Water is the softest thing, yet it can penetrate mountains and earth. This shows clearly the principle of softness overcoming hardness.” – Lao Tzu. The sound of water trickling, ions permeating the air, the lilting movement of Ch’i  will soothe tense nerves. Its music can permeate the household spreading joy and ease. 

Center yourself.
Worry and stress are sometimes beyond our control. If you give too much you may not feel supported. Go to the center of your home to regain your inner composure. Adding earth colors like yellow, orange or brown to the center of your home creates stability, focus and calm. These colors cultivate a sense of trust in yourself, your ideas and feeling supported by those you love. As the well of trust deepens you become trustworthy. Rapport among family and friends becomes unified and you might find harmony abides more easily. 

Replenish your soul.
Claim an area in your home. Make it just for you. Size does not matter. It could be a room or a chair, it’s your sacred space to get away from everyone and everything and let go, let down, retreat into your inner sanctum to recharge. “Your sacred space is where you find yourself again and again.” – Joseph Campbell. Choose soft fabrics to hang or drape. Create an altar with candles, incense burner, essential oil diffuser and natural objects like feathers, rocks and shells. Choose what is meaningful to you. Consider placing an object that is related to your spiritual practice. Color is essential. What will you choose? Purple transforms on a higher level. It relaxes the nervous system and has a calming mental effect. Pink opens the heart. Green refreshes your body and spirit. It can help you feel grounded, creative and calm. Yellow enlivens your health. Display an image or images of the ocean, mountains, lakes, meadows, gardens, spiritual teachers, mentors, deities or angels and you’ll create an ambiance for harmony and reverence that will help you cope.

Grow your relationship with extra oxygen.
A plant’s life force is their gift to us. The respiration they share is subtle but palpable. Sit in a room where there are plants and get quiet. They emit sweetness. Their community is dependent on the interchange of energy among each other. Ever notice that a grouping of plants thrive better? It is a value we humans also share. Needing help with your relationship? Want better communication and more love? Place fruiting or flowering plants in your bedroom. Nine is a favorable number, it’s a synonym for longevity in the Chinese language.

Freshen the airways of your home.
Another self care favorite to bring more Ch’i into my space is citrus for its bright, clarifying qualities. A natural citrus (orange or lemon or lime) air freshener can shift your mood immediately. And if you are having a discussion that is getting heated have a bowl of oranges on your dining room table or nearby. Orange has a hint of auspiciousness and brings good fortune. When you slowly peel the orange, the zest will emit its essential oil from the skin and lift emotions that are spiraling.

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Feng Shui Color Tips: Choosing The Right Hue For You!

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“I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn’t say any other way…”
–Georgia O’Keefe

Color touches upon every aspect of life and creates a meaningful impact on your surroundings. It nurtures your health, replenishes money, captures opportunities for your livelihood and strengthens your communication skills. You can broadcast your intention with color. Refresh your body, brighten your mood, remove clutter in your thoughts or find creative solutions for your questions. Harmonizing your surroundings with color aligns you with your purpose and allows you to be free to tap into your highest potential.

Feng shui color tips and the science of color help facilitate telling a coworker how you feel; asking your boss for a raise; planning a passionate night with your partner; mending a relationship; writing your memoir and sleeping peacefully. 

Basic Rainbow colors +

Red is associated with happiness, passion and prosperity. Use red to feel enthusiasm. A sensational color for your power outfit that will pull your resume and prodigious work history together is red–fire engine red, Chinese red, chili pepper red. Red in Feng shui adds courtesy, etiquette, power and strength.

Orange restores, it warms and stimulates. It is a color to help you process your ideas. If you are a writer or want to try your hand at a creative project bring some orange, tangerine or mango to the craft table or tie a scarf around your neck to stimulate your throat chakra–you will speak your truth and play more successfully with the ideas that bubble up.

Yellow boosts your self-confidence. It brightens and promotes healing. If you have had a falling out with a family member and you want to mend your relationship, wear lemon or marigold yellow. It will raise both of your spirits. It will smooth out rigidity and inflexible opinions.

Green refreshes your body and spirit. It is a common color in nature – grass, trees and vegetation – it can help you to feel grounded, creative and calm. It is easy on the eyes and you can look at green for a long time and not experience eye strain. It equalizes, relaxes and balances painful processes. Wrap yourself in a deep sage or emerald green chenille blanket. Sit quietly by candlelight in your meditation room, touch your heart with your hands, feel its pulse, and quietly focus on feeling serene.

Blue clarifies. It emits a sense of well-being. It also soothes, focuses, and cools down energy. Gums sore? That inflammation could be unexpressed anger at work. Wear a sky blue dress or blouse to get mental clarity on the underlying issue. Still need to cool down? Go to bed in a cloud of blue flannel sheets or periwinkle blue cotton pajamas.

Indigo cultivates your intuition and builds self trust. Find a world market or antique mall that carries exotic scarves from Turkey or pashminas from India. Cloak your body and enjoy the mystery of the deep inky blue. Develop your insights from the messages you receive both visible and invisible.

Purple transforms energy on a higher level. It relaxes the nervous system and has a calming mental effect (not to mention boosts sex drive). It is wonderful to adorn a space where you meditate. After a long work day, gently refocus your attention and nourish your mind, when you slip into a flowing, satin robe of deep purple hue. Feel the luxury of its abundant warmth and sensuality. And while you are contemplating your bed and bedroom, check out Under The Covers With Five Element Color to see what colors work best for your bed.

Pink inspires love and romance. Hot pink and fuchsia stimulate passion. Be playful and use your imagination. Your brain is the biggest sex organ. You can do wonders with sheer magenta fabric to lead your partner to the boudoir.

Black connects you to your wisdom. Helps access deeper thoughts. If you need to take command of a situation wear black to express your authority.

White purifies. It is recognized as innocence and cleanliness in the west.  In the east, it is the symbol of death. If you have tried everything and still cannot shed those extra pounds wear all white. You will be so concerned with keeping your clothes spotless that you will be very careful about what goes into your mouth. No spaghetti sauce or chocolate fudge sundae for dinner.

Please share Feng Shui color tips of your own. 

Feng Shui touches on every aspect of life. If you want a small taste, I invite you to try Feng Shui A La Carte.

What I have discovered about our homes is that creating a heart healthy space leads to peace and contentment. The bedroom is where it begins. Start with my complimentary pdf: 27 Bedroom Concepts To Maximize Your Health, Happiness and Peace of Mind. Design your space to your best advantage. Subscribe to my blog and special offers. You’ll receive this valuable Feng Shui Guide as a thank you gift.