I love December! There’s so many holidays to celebrate with family and friends. Hanukkah begins on the 6th, the Winter Solstice is the 22nd, Christmas is the 25th and Boxing Day and Kwanzaa are both on the 26th! May all who celebrate these holidays be abundantly blessed in the coming year!
In the Northern Hemisphere, winter is on its way. I do miss the Yang (masculine) warmer fire energy of summer! We are now in the Yin (feminine and intuitive) season.
In Feng Shui, Yin and Yang are two complementary forces that exist everywhere in life. These cycles appear in nature as in all of life. One cannot exist without the other. Yin energy is quiet, and restful. It encourages introspection, planning and setting intentions for the upcoming year. Yin is earth and darkness, while Yang is sun and white. Too much of one can negatively affect your mood. For a harmonious home create a nice balance of both Chi energies. Balance is key!
Since the holidays can be hectic, your décor should reflect serenity. Focus on family fun, not overwhelm! We think of Christmas décor as red (fire) and green (wood). Symbolically red’s fire energy can burn up your energy and that of your home. Combine that with blinking lights and noise and you can feel stressed. Menorah lights and colorful Kwanzaa candles are all Yang energy too. Add softer touches to balance your home. Too much Yang can cause people to feel emotional, irritable and frazzled. People can feel depressed after the decorations are packed away because they’ve been relying on the Fire energy to boost their Chi.
For a calmer home, tone down the Fire energy. The tree lights are a Fire element. Use green for healing and family growth, brown for Earth, add blue for calming Water and silver or white for Metal’s clarity. The tree is the Wood element. When all the elements are balanced you and your home will feel more relaxed. Please remember to set an intention when making these Feng Shui changes!
- Add lights & holiday décor to the outside of your home to make it look cozy & welcoming but don’t overdo it
- Place a wreath on the door with a red bow for good fortune
- Hang pine or evergreen branches above your door for good fortune
- Drape garland like a ‘smile’ on the stair railings if they’re in the center of your home. This represents joy, good health, growth & vitality
- Add white lights to your foyer in a vase or on an existing decorative potted tree
- Clear all clutter & pack away everyday items then add holiday décor
- Hot pink, light purple & tea light candles are milder Fire energy
- If your front and back doors are aligned you can lose energy. Hang mistletoe between them to slow the energy & encourage kisses
- Specific areas to place the Christmas tree are: Fame area (middle back of your home). The Family area (middle left side of your home). Wealth (the back left corner of your home). You can also place it according to the Bagua energy map in an area that needs a boost. I feel you can place the tree wherever it makes your family happy
- Feng Shui the Christmas tree with ornaments in the elements but don’t over-decorate or it will look cluttered
- Don’t worry if your tree is not real. Display an artificial tree with the intention that it is real & it represents the healthy growth of your family. It is considered a Wood element even if it’s artificial
- Blue and wavy shaped ornaments & tinsel represent Water
- Red, purple and triangle shaped ornaments are Fire
- White, silver, round and oval shaped ornaments are Metal
- Brown, yellow or ceramic and square shaped ornaments are Earth
- Place an angel on top of the tree for wisdom, protection & gratitude
- Display religious items (statues, menorah and Kwanzaa candles) where everyone can see & enjoy them. A good place is the Helpful People area at the right front corner of your home
- Create an altar to display pictures of loved ones who have passed over. Add a candle & some flowers for love & remembrance
- Balance heavy food & drinks with lighter versions
- Create a space where kids can be kids & not disturb the adults
- If you light a fireplace, hang a mirror over it to balance Fire/Water
- Diffuse balsam fir, orange or blue spruce essential oils
- Budget if you must to make gift-giving less taxing
- Don’t forget to take some time to calm your ‘inner Chi’. A nice warm bath with lavender salts is relaxing
- Display a poinsettia because red represents love and passion. Just be cautious if you have children or fur babies
- Spend time with family. Fill your home with joy, laughter & fun, not stuff. This uplifts our personal Chi and that of our home
Spiritual Friends
I love angels! What better time of year to display pictures and statues of our heavenly helpers? In Feng Shui, displaying angels with intention can clear negative energy and raise your spirits. Angels are Divine messengers and they provide love and guidance every day of the year not just on a holiday. Here are some tips to add more spirituality to your home:
- Say a prayer, blessing or send Reiki energy flowing to every room of your home
- Add a Feng Shui Peace Lily plant to nurture your home
- Display a nativity
- Display meaningful décor based upon your religion
- During holiday travel call upon Archangel Michael to surround you and your car in a cobalt blue bubble of protection
- If overwhelm causes tempers to flare, call upon Archangel Raguel to bring calmness
- Ask Archangel Jophiel (the Feng Shui Angel) to bring beauty & love to your home
- If you’re grieving a loved one this holiday, call upon Archangel Azrael to bring love, peace & comfort to your family
- Be inspired or ‘in-spirit’ about the simple things in life & express gratitude for them
- Find moments of bliss and serenity to enjoy during the holiday season
I wish all of you a very happy holiday season and a joyous New Year! Chinese New Year, the Year of the Fire Monkey, begins in February. If you’d like to learn more about Feng Shui please download my free tips from my website. I’d love to work with you in the coming year with any holistic service. Your life is sacred, you do have a purpose so let’s create it!
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