Feng Shui, Pets, and Animal Prints
Franca Giuliani Monday, August 20, 2012 at 9:01AM 
As I always say, our home, our rooms, our closets, and even our office desk all tell us a lot about what's really going on within our lives. And it can be an overwhelming task to tackle the space in order to start making changes. Sometimes what we just need is a push, especially if the space we're talking about seems to be very stale and stagnant.
Sometimes what a space may need is real active chi (the life force). That can easily be acquired by bringing in live animals, such as dogs and cats. And, I should know, because I recently dog sat for 9 days Tara - my “little” big yellow lab - and Zoey - the “BIG” little Havanese puppy. They wiped me out! And they definitely stirred up the chi in my home.
Now based on the Five Element Theory, pets and animals in general represent Fire and bring out a loving spirit in people. So having pets is a good thing. However, it's also a very big responsibility that's not for everyone.
Is there an alternative? The answer is "yes." You can still benefit from the animal spirit without actually bringing in a live animal. Add animal prints accessories and upholstery into your space … and I'm talking about “faux” prints. Add a leopard print throw blanket or a tiger throw rug in your living room. How about Dalmatian or cow print wash cloths or kitchen towels? Creatively, there's so much you can do to symbolically add this live energy into your space.
On a side note, animal prints are also auspicious for single people looking for a partner. The more you wear them, the more they can help. A printed scarf or a tie just might get you a date!
Homework
So, your homework this month is to look at your space, see where you can benefit from a more energetic flow of chi, and add some animal prints to your design scheme.
Until next month,
Be well,
Franca
Franca is one of the Feng Shui instructors at Sheffield School; visit her website for more information. If you're interested in learning more about interior design and feng shui, then we encourage you to explore the Sheffield School, New York, NY. Sheffield began as an Interior Design school in 1985, and then expanded our course offerings to train people in other design-related fields, including Feng Shui, Wedding and Event Planning, and Jewelry Design. With thousands of active students and more than 50,000 graduates, Sheffield has trained more design professionals than any school in the world.
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Great Blog, I look forward to more insight!