Indoors or outdoors, large or small,
there is always somewhere in your home you can display the yang wood energy of
trees, plants or flowers. There are few things
that can create such a feeling of auspicious, relaxing and uplifting energy as
that of the natural world of plants.
Whether it
is the gentle beauty of the magnolia tree or the plum blossom so auspicious in
springtime; the pine tree and bamboo two symbols of longevity; they are all
imbued with the powerful magic of nature.
If you
plant a magnolia tree it is more auspicious to grow it in front of your
home. A single tree is sufficient to
radiate its magnificent beauty when in full bloom.
Succulents
are usually associated with sharp and cutting leaves complete with spikes, such
as those of the aloe plant and yet the jade plant with its round succulent
leaves or the money plant with its heart-shaped leaves, are most auspicious in
the practice of Feng Shui. They are said
to invite wealth and abundance and as with all succulents are so easy to care
for. The silver crown has spoon-shaped
leaves with wavy edges and is the bringer of good luck and fortune to the
family.
The jade
plant, money plant and silver crown can be grown equally well both outdoors and
indoors.
AUSPICIOUS FRUIT TREES
Together
with the bamboo and the pine tree, the peach symbolises longevity in the
practice of Feng Shui and its presence in the east of your garden will invite
this positive energy into your home.
During
Chinese New Year celebrations the presence of the orange (Kum in Chinese-which
translates as Gold), lime and lemon trees placed at the front of your home
invite wealth, good fortune and prosperity to enter.
The apple signifies
peace and family harmony and crystal images of the apple displayed in the
centre of your home invites these feelings.
An apple
tree in your garden will further enhance this for you with the added benefit of
growing your own fruit.
AUSPICIOUS FLOWERS
One of the
most auspicious flowers in the practice of Feng Shui is the beautiful yang
peony. It represents the essence of the
female and springtime. It is said that
the peony will either grow or it will not in your garden. If it grows it will become abundant and
invite positive energy to your home.
If you have
a daughter looking for love, growing this flower in the southwest of your
garden is said to bring love opportunities into her life, particularly the red
peony.
The
chrysanthemum is a fun long-lasting pom-pom flower with vibrant colours. The yellow chrysanthemum particularly is
said to signify a life of ease. The
round-headed version is especially popular in the Far East.
The
narcissus is said by the Chinese to symbolise great good fortune and they are a
popular gift during Chinese New Year celebrations.
The lily is
a noble and upright bulb which has an auspicious scent and majestic
appearance. When in full bloom the lily
indicates positive Feng Shui.
If you have
a water feature in the east or southeast of your garden the lotus flower is a
must-have addition. It grows from the
dark unseen depths and while its flower only lasts for a few days it invites an
auspicious beauty to your garden.
The lotus
flower represents purity and a detachment from a specific desire or
outcome. It is associated with Buddha
and its presence invites spiritual growth.
The orchid
is a long-lasting flower associated with beauty, strength and refinement. As a plant it can be difficult to maintain
however if you give it plenty of care and attention it will reward you with
eye-catching displays. Their colour and
flowers are varied and unique and each plant is stunningly beautiful and
delicate in appearance.
To the fulfillment of your
dreams
LynC
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