FENG SHUI TIPS for TIGER YEAR 2010
PAY OFF DEBT:
It is very fortunate to start the Chinese New Year with no debt. (A
mortgage or a school loan are not in this category.) If you have
personal debt. when Tiger year 2010 begins, then Tiger year can be your
time to organize your finances and get out
of debt. Financial responsibility could be challenging because
Tiger-year energy is impulsive, but this is not the time for impulse
purchases. Only those born in Horse year can spend on impulse because
their instincts are accurate in Tiger year.
ADD BEAUTY:
Bring in fresh cut flowers or a healthy plant for new year. Make sure
plants have soft round leaves; no spiky cacti. If you bring home a
lovely orchid, after the flower wilts, cut away the dead stalk and
insert high-quality silk orchids into the pot.
CLEAN:
To welcome a new year of new opportunities, clean your home as if it is
spring cleaning but done now. Move any piece of furniture that has not
been moved during this past year to clean behind and below it. Be as
thorough as you can. Do not start a new year and a new cycle in a messy
or dirty home environment. If you have clutter anywhere, now is the time
to get rid of it.
FIRST THING SEEN:
When entering your home, what is the first thing seen? Make sure that
the first thing seen is inviting, clean, and inspiring when you enter.
You do not want to see a pile of paperwork or any type of mess.
PAINT:
When the weather warms up this spring, consider a coat of paint on an
area that can use some sprucing up. Paint colors correlate to the
five Taoist elements of fire, earth, metal, water, and wood:
FIRE/HEART/LIVING ROOM - In Chinese medicine,
the element fire is represented by the heart. The living room is the
heart of the home. Your living room is best in bright and lively colors,
or with bright accents, to stimulate conversation and activity.
EARTH/STOMACH/DINING ROOM - In Chinese medicine,
the element earth is the stomach. The dining room is where we eat and
digest food. The dining room is best in earthen tones of gold, terra
cotta, or other soft yin colors. Red paint in a dining area is too
stimulating and people eat too fast.
METAL/LUNGS/BEDROOM - In Chinese medicine, the
element metal is the lungs. The bedroom is where we sleep and breathe
deeply while resting. Best bedroom colors are white, cream, and soft
pastels. Avoid bright big prints on bedding and drapery, especially in a
child's room.
WATER/KIDNEYS/BATHROOM - In Chinese medicine,
the element water is the kidneys, and therefore correlates to the
bathroom. Paint this room in a soft, quiet, and calm color for peaceful
elimination of waste and for soothing bathing or showering.
WOOD/LIVER/KITCHEN - In Chinese medicine, the
element wood is the liver. Wood is used in a kitchen to feed the cooking
fire. The kitchen must be kept very clean because this is where food is
prepared, but green accents or a plant is recommended.
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