Feng Shui and The Garden (Part One)
Feng Shui Notes - June 2006
Many folks forget that their gardens, yards, patios, and decks are an
extension of their home. Often when the home is lacking perfect Feng Shui,
landscaping can compensate for some of the problems. In the next few newsletters,
I’ll discuss various aspects of Feng Shui and the garden. This month
we’ll begin by exploring the senses and their connection to Feng
Shui. Feng Shui & The Senses The garden gives us an opportunity to
incorporate all of our senses and at the same time enhance the Feng Shui
of our property.
SIGHT – The sense of sight is immediate and the
most predominant of the senses. Your eyes perceive color and light before
any other sense is activated. Since color is absorbed through the skin,
even people with visual challenges react to color.
Enhance specific areas of the Bagua* through the use of plants or décor
in the color related to that area. If you feel depressed, try concentrating
the colors of the rainbow in the area of the Bagua related to the source
of your issue. For instance, place them in the Relationship area, if you
believe your problem is related to relationship issues. If you have no
idea why you feel depressed, place them in Knowledge. Of course, if you
suffer from chronic depression, please seek medical assistance.
SMELL – Fragrant plants such as pine, rosemary,
mint, jasmine, and lavender along the pathway to your home or near your
entrance can have a profound effect on your mood and help to attract positive
energy.
If you wish to create a certain kind experience related to an area of
the Bagua, explore scents that bring forth the essence of that part of
the Bagua. For instance, to enhance Children add a plant with a strong
spicy scent.
Fragrance is a powerful catalyst for processing the past. After scent
is absorbed through the nose, it travels to the part of the brain where
memories and emotions are stored. Occasionally, a personally significant
scent will trigger a long forgotten memory and evoke hidden emotions.
Usually though, scents have a similar effect on most people.
SOUND – In Feng Shui, we often place chimes near
the front door to invite more opportunities into our life and to give
the front door, which is the main mouth of ch’i, more of a voice.
If you do this, always choose one with a sound that you love. Never hang
a chime that annoys you.
Other sounds that can uplift the ch’i of your property, include
birds singing, flowing water, and a gentle breeze moving through trees.
TOUCH – Plan to have a mixture of textures in your
garden. Even though you may not consciously touch each plant, your subconscious
is registering every texture. Curious children often touch leaves and
flowers as they explore the world. Walking barefoot over grass, flagstone,
pebbles, or even cement is another way of exploring touch.
TASTE – Food is important to good Feng Shui as
it signifies wealth. A grape vine cascading over your porch or fence,
a pathway bordered with fragrant edible herbs, and abundant fruit trees,
all signify abundance.
Enjoy your sensational garden!
Suzanne
* see http://www.fengshuiconsultingservices.net/archive.htm for information
on the Bagua.
Current Offerings:
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interested this or another class but are unable to attend or wish to learn
more about any other aspect of Feng Shui, please contact me at (719) 260-7207
for information about working together privately.
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classes are appropriate for both beginners & advanced students?Financial
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contact: Suzanne, phone (719) 260-7207 or send an e-mail with Feng Shui
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Current Class Offerings
FENG SHUI & VISION plus NATURAL EYESIGHT
IMPROVEMENT TRAINING
Saturday, August 19th – 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
FENG SHUI FOR CLUTTERBUGS
6 Weeks – Tuesday Evenings Beginning September 19th
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
FENG SHUI & RELATIONSHIPS
Saturday, October 28th – 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
FENG SHUI BASICS
Tuesday, November 7th – 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Offered through
D-11)
PRIVATE MENTORING
If you are interested in a class, but are unable to attend or wish to
learn more about any other aspect of Feng Shui, please contact me at (719)
260-7207 for information about working together privately.
FENG SHUI & VISION plus NATURAL EYESIGHT
IMPROVEMENT TRAINING
Saturday, August 19th – 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
FENG SHUI FOR CLUTTERBUGS
6 Weeks – Tuesday Evenings Beginning
September 19th 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The purpose of this class is to empower you--no matter how much clutter
you have--to permanently release it and get on with the things in life
that really matter.
Results that past students report are clearing large amounts of clutter
and continuing to maintain good habits after the class is complete. Many
people have also lost weight and created other significant changes that
they've wanted for a long time after they have taken this class.
We cover basic Feng Shui principals plus special information on the impact
of various types of clutter in different areas of the Bagua and areas
with different functions. This is information that I’ve gathered
from advanced Feng Shui principals and other sources that, as far as I
know, are not readily available from other classes or books.
We also look at emotional states related to the pattern of accumulating
so much paper and other stuff--and there are processes to shift those
patterns which include repatterning and visualizations.
The balance of the class is about establishing new habits related to organizing,
maintaining, and storing your stuff, gentle goal setting, information
about organizing tools, many “how to” tips, and lots of encouragement!
ENHANCE YOUR RELATIONSHIPS
WITH FENG SHUI!
Saturday, October 28th – 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
In this one-day workshop, we cover environmental factors that affect relationships
and partnerships. This will include internal features such as door placement
and shapes, placement of bathrooms and fireplaces, and the effects of
external features, such as the shapes and colors of neighboring buildings
and land-forms in the area, on our relationships. Both mundane and transcendental
remedies for bringing balance into your relationships will be taught.
FENG SHUI BASICS
Tuesday, November 7th – 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
(Offered through D-11)
Feng Shui Consulting Services • (719) 260-7207
Suzanne Metzger, Consultant
www.FengShuiConsultingServices.net