New Year’s Greetings!
2011 seemed to be a year of transition for many people. You may have moved to a different stage of your life, have different goals, or just feel stagnant and feel you’re ready for a change.
When life changes, some Feng Shui enhancements may need to be updated. For instance, if you’ve developed a health issue, you may need to pay more attention to the Center of your space and the related area of Bagua area. If, instead, your health has improved, it may be time to remove remedies.
Take time now to look around your home, garden, and other places where you spend time. Do your Feng Shui adjustments reflect who you are now and your goals for 2012?
Please phone me at 719 – 260-7207 to arrange for an on-site consultation, if it’s time to update your Feng Shui.
In this month’s article I’m continuing the journey around the Bagua that I started a few months back. January’s focus is on the Relationship area. See our archives to read about other areas we’ve covered in this series.
The Chinese year of the Water Dragon is quickly approaching on January 23rd. I’ll be sending an article in a few days to clue you in on what to expect from a Feng Shui perspective.
RELATIONSHIPS & THE RELATIONSHIP AREA
By Suzanne Metzger
Personal growth and relationships are intrinsically linked. Although we have much to learn on our own, one of the largest potentials for growth is in the area of relationship, whether you’re currently in one or flying solo.
Relationship & the Earth Element
Although it’s important to balance all of the elements, the main element for the Relationship area is Earth. It’s also especially important to pay attention to the Earth element in general this year.
I suggest you add a substantial rock or natural crystal to the Relationship area of your home. Even better, two rocks—especially if you are in a committed relationship or wanting to start one. This will help you stay in touch with the changing natural forces and cycles of our planet and their affect on your personal relationships this year.
One of the changes that many people are experiencing now is that of time speeding up. Adding the rock (or two) in Relationship will help to ground you and bring you into present time. This is particularly important if you’ve gotten so busy with your schedule, work demands, or fulfilling promises you’ve made to yourself and others, that you’ve inadvertently ignored your closest relationships.
Also, Pay Attention To Comfort This Year
First of all, if you are in a relationship, are you comfortable with it or do you walk on eggshells? If you’re not comfortable, you may want to make an adjustment to your Knowledge area along with working on your Relationship area.
Comfort is usually very earthy. It brings up thoughts of good food, comfortable seating, a snuggly sleeping area, and relationships where you can be yourself. You deserve to be able to say whatever’s on your mind and know that you’re always supported no matter what.
The ideal placement of your bedroom is in Relationship. However, even if it’s not there, consider your bedroom to be a second Relationship area and apply the principles in this article.
• Declare your Relationship area and your bedroom to be a clutter-free zone. Put away anything that doesn’t belong there. Clutter affects sleep and your ability to focus in other areas of your life.
• If the area is excessively neat or has a sterile feeling, add something whimsical that makes you smile. This could even be a caricature of two lovers (or the two of you) enjoying a good laugh.
If your relationship has gotten stale, seems more like a business, or lacks fun, this can help lighten the energy.
• If your bedroom is extremely large, it probably doesn’t feel cozy. This makes it more difficult to connect. I don’t suggest filling the space with just anything. However, a few well-placed floor cushions can often do wonders for warming up the space.
• Feed your soul with the colors of Relationship. The main color of the Relationship area is pink. White and red are secondary colors. However, if either you or your partner tend to be overly critical, limit the amount of white. Limit red, if either of you anger easily.
Also, consider using clear, soft shades of green, blue-green, or earth tones—especially if your bedroom is located in the Relationship area.
Be sure though that the colors you choose blend with both of your skin tones and that you both enjoy being enveloped in these colors.
• Place your bed in the command position–i. e. your bed is facing and has a clear view of the door, but is not directly in front of it. If you’re unable to clearly view the door from your bed, position a mirror so that you can see it.
• Look over the area for poison arrows. These are ninety-degree corners created by walls and edges of furniture coming together at right angles. They are especially harmful in the bedroom, if they point toward you during sleep. Drape them with a scarf or find another way to cover or eliminate them. They can contribute to problems such as a compromised immune system, anxiety disorders, and high blood pressure.
Next month we’ll explore the Children & Creativity area.
May all of your relationships bless you!
Suzanne
© 1/4/12 · Suzanne Metzger · Feng Shui Consulting Services