Create a Healthier Spring with Feng Shui

Ah, beautiful spring; sun, flowers and flowering plants. How can this season be anything but positive energy?

But for many of us, spring is allergy season, which presents a trapped situation of wanting to be outdoors more but suffering from it. From pollen, grass clippings, and ragweed, what can we do to keep allergies away? In addition to offering a medical solution or the nasal spray in reserve, I would like to suggest a proactive and natural way to improve your overall health by working with your environment.

Using the art and wisdom of Feng Shui, our homes can support us in our quest for good health.

The Feng Shui map is called the Bagua, and the central area where the tai chi symbol is located is the Health area. Transfer this map to your living space; The center of your house and of each individual room is the Health area, and it deserves special consideration and attention, especially in times of allergies. When analyzing the Health area of ​​your home, or of each room, you are working the center of that space, and consider the following for proper Feng Shui:

• Clear the area of ​​clutter and clean with the art of Feng Shui in mind. In essence, you are pulling out the old energy and shifting into a new and vibrant one. This will help with the goal of keeping everyone in your home healthy.

• If it’s an area that can be painted or added color, choose an earth tone or yellow to support good energy for health.

• Add your intentions to this space by writing them on earth-colored paper. Be specific and thankful, extend your wishes for vibrant health to everyone in your household; not just for you For example; “I am so grateful that my entire family is happy and healthy.” Place this written intention in the Health area of ​​your center, either by hiding it in a book, behind a photo or plant, or simply placing it on the floor where no one can walk on it.

With the Health area of ​​the center taken care of, Feng Shui can be worked on in the rest of the house for better health and well-being:

• Keep the air in your home free of dust and pollen by cleaning regularly and using an air filter or ionizer.

• Healthy potted plants or wind chimes around your home will disperse negative chi, as well as playing soft, uplifting music.

• Place a mirror directly in front of a window that faces the trees and sky, which expand and magnify the positive, healthy energy coming through the window.

Incorporate the five elements of Feng Shui into your environment to promote balance:

• Earth – Stones, plants and healthy soil to improve the grounding balance of the earth element. Colors that represent earth include brown or yellow.

• Wood: wooden pots or decorative pieces of wood, such as carvings, benches or pieces of bamboo. The color that represents wood is green.

• Metal – Wind chimes, planters or decorative pieces of copper. The colors that represent metal are white, gold or silver.

• Water: Standing or slow-flowing water, such as a fountain, birdbath, pond, or standing stream water. The colors that represent water are black or blue.

• Fire – Candles, lanterns, fireplaces or an outdoor campfire. The color red represents fire.

By intentionally practicing the healing art of Feng Shui, you can raise the flow of energy in your environment, creating a calm, supportive, and healthy environment for you and your family this spring.