Well, Spring has sprung – at
least in terms of the date on the calendar in the Northern Hemisphere! You might be living somewhere that hasn’t
quite got the memo yet.
I have yet to see spring
blossom in all its glory and beauty however I have seen daffodils in full
bloom. Definitely work in progress, I
think.
All this being said this time
of transition makes it a great time to do some planning, to look outside your
four walls and decide how things are looking in the great outdoors.
Whether you have a garden at
the front of your home with your very own ‘bright hall’ or not, there is always
something you can do to welcome positive Chi into your home; to bring some
vibrant natural energy into your space.
So how can you influence the quality of the energy entering your home
or office? How can you bring new, young and vibrant Chi indoors?
One important thing is to know the direction your home faces, as
each direction has an influence on the type of Chi flowing.
The North is influenced by Water first and Metal second; the
Northeast and Southwest is influenced by Earth first and Fire second; the East
and Southeast I influenced by Wood first and Water second; the South is
influenced by Fire first and Wood second and the West and Northwest is
influenced by Metal first and Earth second.
A north-facing front doors is probably one of the more challenging
scenarios as it has a lack of direct sunlight reaching your door. Having its main Chi influences in Water and
Metal associates it immediately with winter, with cold and dark; and that is
how it can look and feel if steps are not taken to brighten and lighten the
space making it inviting and welcoming.
Despite the fact that Water and Fire are in conflict, light is
essential in a north-facing garden. The
great thing is there are so many modern lighting options available. Create a welcoming path towards your front
door with metal and white lights. A
winding path slows down the movement of Chi and will convert it from fast and
inauspicious Shar Chi into slow and auspicious Sheng Chi. White, blue or purple flowers will inject
positive Yang energy. It is important to
brighten your north-facing garden to inject some much needed warmth and ensure
you are inviting the most auspicious Chi possible into your home.
Remember its all about harmony and balance and gardens are all
about the Five Elements. Its impossible
to create an outdoor space without Earth as the starting point. Trees, bushes and flowers all represent the
element of Wood; Metal is naturally buried deep in the Earth and can be
introduced in its own right with Metal lighting or Metal Water features.
Fire and Water? Well, even
in a darker North-facing garden the brightness of the sun will have its
influence. To further brighten the area
introducing lights both in the garden and on either side of your front door will
invite a welcoming glow. That’s the Fire
taken care of. Even if you don’t
introduce a Water feature into your garden, early morning mist and the influence
of rain will bring forth the Water element to cleanse, refresh and sparkle.
To the
fulfillment of your dreams
LynC
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