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Monday
Apr082013

Feng Shui Homework: Do It!

Here in New Jersey where I live, spring has finally arrived. After a very long winter, it’s trying to push itself onto the scene just like the first daffodil of the season trying to blossom straight through all the dead foliage from last year.

In spring, I always think about the I Ching trigram, Thunder. This trigram refers to the East and represents the power of Thunder and the possibilities of New Beginnings. It also relates to our Elders and Ancestors. Therefore, if you’re smart, listen to the advice that any elders in your life are telling you these days. Their wisdom may be very beneficial to you.

This season brings great uprising energy, so this is the time to be active. If you were thinking about it, it's a wonderful time to start renovating your space. Join the gym you were contemplating to join, or just try that new restaurant you've been thinking about trying. The point is, go ahead and do it!

Feng Shui Homework

Here are some Must Do's for this month.

  • Sweep-through your whole space. Yes, literally sweep the floors, clean the windows, and open them even for a little while. (Hopefully, it has warmed up also where you live!)
  • If there is any personal unfinished paperwork, finish it. Is there a phone call you have to make? Do you have to update an online account? Should I ask if you filed your taxes? And so on.
  • Since the Thunder trigram relates to the element of wood, check to see if there are enough plants in your space. If there aren’t, get one or two, or at least keep some fresh flowers around for this month.
  • Stripes are a characteristic pattern of the wood element, so think about wearing stripes this time of year.  

All this can help you prepare for any new beginnings that are to come your way and help move any stagnant energy that might be in the space.

In short, for your homework this month, respect your elders ... and make things happen!

Until next month,

Be well, 

Franca

 

Franca Giuliani is a Feng Shui Student Advisor and Instructor at Sheffield School; visit her website for more information. If you're interested in learning more about feng shui and interior design, 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 ShuiWedding 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.

Reader Comments (8)

I'll do it!!! Thanks!
April 9, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterBorja DJ
I was actually planning a 'cleansing' to my home that includes sweeping, cleaning windows and more. I wasn't looking forward to it, but you brought a new perspective to life! Thanks!
April 11, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterTamara
home with good feng shui to bring the luck
April 14, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterRumah Jogja
"..go ahead and do it!" Really inspire words!
September 15, 2013 | Unregistered Commenterangetan
Feng shui one of the best solution to keep the peace of the house
October 16, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterMerawat Rambut
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I read an article that " feng shui for living room to create the happiness "
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March 3, 2015 | Unregistered Commenterana cordova
Great ides of using the places in our house.Thanks for this superb idea.
I read an article that " feng shui for living room to create the happiness "
http://mrodaily.com/feng-shui-for-living-room-to-create-the-happiness/
March 3, 2015 | Unregistered Commenterana cordova

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