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The ancient Chinese art of manipulating and arranging your surroundings is name Feng Shui, the Chinese words for wind and water. It is practiced to promote chi, or positive life energy so that it flows smoothly, unblocking any obstructions in your environment and body. Feng Shui evolved from the theory that people are affected by their surroundings. It originated several thousand years ago in China, whose geography requires careful consideration when constructing a building. The mountain winds are fierce and the lower areas are apt to flood, so wind and water had to be taken into consideration.
The following are tips for enhancing and encouraging love in your life and home. For starters, the Double Happiness talisman can be worn anywhere on the body or carried closely to the body. It is a symbol for love used in Feng Shui to attract the object of your desire. Rose quartz is said to be the romance stone, therefore jewelry made of this stone is believed to calm and create peace in romantic relationships. It can also ease stress and aid in sleep.
Feng Shui can be easily practiced in your home to create a romantic environment. There are many ways to achieve this goal. First, you will need to clear away all the clutter so the chi is free to flow about the environment. Remove as much negative energy as possible. Such items like dark, abstract art or anything that reminds you of a sad time should be stored away. The space should be clean, neat, and organized. The southern section of your home is where love reigns and should be the focus of most Feng Shui practices. The south governs romance, love and family. More specifically, the southwest corner of any room is where most Feng Shui needs to be concentrated to improve and maintain love in your life.
Peonies are a powerful symbol of romance according to Feng Shui. A picture of these flowers hung on the south wall of a any room can effectively promote love in your home. Hanging a wind chime in a southern facing window is another Feng Shui practice. It brings out the positive effects of healthy yang energy. Chandeliers that are situated in the southwest section of the home are great for chi energy and luck in love. Indoor water fountains in this area have an amazing calming effect on all relationships, especially those of a romantic nature.
The most powerful area for this in your home is the southwest corner of your bedroom. Placing a rose quartz heart in the southwest corner of the bedroom is a powerful way to encourage romance. You can also put two heart shaped candles, preferably red, in this corner. Lighting them for a brief period at night can really spark romantic chi. In fact, candles of all sizes and shapes and colors create soft lighting and a warm glow that can promote a romantic mood. Harsh lighting and spotlights are to be strictly avoided.
Your bedroom should be decorated in neutral and calming colors, like taupe, beige or pink. In addition to donning the Double Happiness symbol, having red painting of this symbol in the southwest corner of your bedroom can be another simple idea. It can activate luck on finding or maintaining a marriage.
A brass Wu Lu gourd placed at the end of the bed or on the night stand is a very potent way to practice this type of Feng Shui. It is the Chinese symbol for love longevity and harmony because the double gourd shape represents masculine and feminine energy.
There should never be any mirrors in the bedroom, especially across from the bed. Mirrors are thought to divide relationships and cause insomnia. Decor should be very comfortable and relaxing, yet clean and simple. Clutter should especially be eliminated on the night stand in order to keep the chi free flowing around you.
On the walls, art should be romantic in nature. Animal pairs are powerful symbols of love, especially Mandarin ducks, since they mate for life.
Televisions should never be in the bedroom. They are as negative as mirrors, a symbol of couple division. Televisions are a distraction to the energy of love. If you must keep the television, it is wise to store it in a cabinet with drawers or at least cover it with a sheet when not in use. The bedroom also is not a place for exercise equipment or work-related materials. These can symbolize having to work too hard at maintaining or achieving love. The bedroom should be a sanctuary from such things.
Another simple idea is to remove your closet door and hang a beaded curtain or lush fabric. This can enhance visual and tactile senses and inspire romance. When it comes to the bed itself, pink or rose colored sheets raise the energy of the yang, enhancing feelings of romantic partnering pertaining to conjugal bliss. Red should not be overused in the bedroom, especially in bedding because it can invoke anger instead of passion.
The bed should be clear underneath and never used for storage. This lets energy wrap itself around and flow all around the bed. Moreover, the bed should not be located under a window. If the bed has no where else to go, you can place a screen between the bed and the window. The bed should also not be placed on the same wall as the entrance to the room. At the same time, according to Feng Shui, the bed should not face the bathroom or be located on the same wall as the toilet. It is thought that placing this bed in these positions creates an energy drain, which can impede a relationship. If these placements are unavoidable, a screen may also be used to separate the bed. It needs to be accessible from three sides to attract or keep a mate. If possible, sleep with your head pointing towards the northwest corner of your room.
Feng Shui can also be practiced in the kitchen. Using objects like two red canisters, salt and pepper shakers, or flowering plants on tables or counter tops in conducive to romance Feng Shui. As for the yard, planting two of something close together, like two fruit bearing trees in the south west corner of the yard can represent a fruitful relationship. Peach trees are an especially powerful symbol of this idea. |
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