Feng Shui for Autumn

Autumn is a wonderful time to clean out your house of all the things you no longer need, want or like. Many garage or yard sales are going on in local neighborhoods and you can make some extra cash by getting rid of your “treasures” as well. You never know what people are looking for and you may just have that odd piece of furniture, kitchen accessory/appliance or accent piece they have been looking for.  

Conversely, you may find the perfect accent for your home as well at a discounted price. This is also a great time to make room in your home, garage, basement and attic for the upcoming holidays. Remember, with the weather getting cooler and eventually colder with snow, your family needs room to relax, read a book or magazine, write out the bills, enjoy each other, work on the computer, watch TV or play video games, and do homework. They need a comfortable and organized living space.

With the new energy of the season, it is important to clear out the summer energy and have a more relaxed and calming environment. Many people rearrange furniture, change bed linens to glorious fall colors and change curtains in every room. Any alterations bring a change of energy with them so be sure that you feel comfortable, happy, relaxed and stress-free after you redecorate or update your room’s look. If you are tired of the same old curtains or comforters, change them. If the same worn out throw pillows are a sight for sore eyes, perhaps going to flea markets, garage sales or local discount stores that are having sales would be a good alternative. It will make you feel re-energized as you bring in new energy of the item and the color into your home.

A quick reference to colors: A bold color brings in more vibrant and dynamic energy. The pastel of the color brings in the energy in a softer, more harmonious level. Remember that these colors also work if you are wearing them as clothing or accessories.

Black
Black represents depression, upset, negativity, sadness, and feeling out of place or without a connection, despair, misery, hopelessness, dejection and melancholy.

Blue 
This soothing color helps you express emotions, empathy, sympathy, compassion and sensitivity. Nice calming color for a bedroom.

Gray
This color is not recommended for rooms since it brings with it fears, doubts, worries, anxieties, being over whelmed, confused, lost, and indecisive.

Green
Peaceful and calm color. Brings in prosperity and abundance, financial security, fertility and growth. It gets projects “growing” in the right direction; it is a nurturing and supportive color.

Pink
This refreshing color brings harmony, peace, joy, self confidence, love, happiness and everything that will make you happy.

Purple
This is the most spiritual color which has the highest vibrational rate. Purple brings in esoteric interest and study, philosophy and honors all traditions. Metaphysical or spiritual knowledge is brought through this color for you to use or to pass it along to others who could use the knowledge and insight from Above.

Red
Assertive, dynamic, passionate and energetic color. Motivates people who are procrastinators. Brings vibrant energy, makes one self motivated, active and lively. Too much red can cause tempers and anger. I do not recommend this color if you are looking for a restful or peaceful environment.

Tan/Browns
This color also includes beige, mauve, orange, and khaki as well. This is a very grounded, focused, stable and organized color. Tan, etc., brings a good foundation and is very secure. It helps you stay connected to Mother Earth, keeps your feet on the ground and makes one very persistent.

White 
White brings draining energy because you are too good, caring, loving, kind, generous, honest, trust worthy and doing everything for others and nothing for you. Eventually, you will become a doormat or have no life of your own since you are too busy helping others. Set some boundaries. (Never paint the inside of a house white if you want to sell it – it is a cold color and puts people off). Wear more beige for grounding energy!

Yellow
This color stimulates the mind. It activates intelligence, logic, analytical and methodical thought and is a great color for a library, place where children study and where common sense is required.

Here are a few ways to bring positive (chi) energy into your home, office and yard.

• Put some beautiful fall potted plants on your front steps or walkway. This invites the outside energy into your home and allows the beautiful colors to attract family and friends to visit more.
• Hang beautiful chimes from trees, your deck or house gutters for a melodious sound to relax and calm you.
• Hang up whirl-i-gigs to promote positive chi to circulate around your property and remove any stagnant areas of dead or dying chi. There are many decorative ones for autumn, Thanksgiving, Christmas or any holy holiday or perhaps just winter scenes as it gets closer to December.
• Plant bulbs for next year’s beautiful gardens! To correctly place the right color in the right area of your yard or garden, follow the ba gua colors.
• Burn white sage throughout your home, closets, bathroom, cellar, and attic and around the house to ensure negative energy or negative chi is removed while keeping your windows in your home open at least 2 inches to allow the negativity to escape from your surroundings.
• Place 60 mm aurora borealis crystals in windows that get the morning sun so that rainbows will dance on your ceiling and walls. Each room should have many colors in it for balanced energy.
• Get rid of things you no longer need, want or like, so that you will have a clutter free space to enjoy and come home to each evening without feeling overwhelmed by the clutter.
• A fresh coat of paint will do wonders for your space and your mood. Choose the proper color for the area of the ba gua you are painting; if you can’t paint right now, add a few decorative touches like pillows, books, candleholders, Afghans, statues or paintings with the bagua suggested colors in them.
• Buy bamboo pieces and use them as curtain rods in every room so the auspicious energy is blessing every room. If you can’t, then stick one small live piece (two in the partnership area) in a room as a decorative piece. It certainly brings attention to a space.  Put these pieces on the toilet tank to keep your money (water is money in Feng Shui) from being flushed down the drain (and remember to keep toilet lids closed when flushing!)
• Let the light into your home. Many people put heavier drapes and curtains for the autumn/winter months, but be sure to open them during the day to allow energy, opportunities and good luck into your home.