The concept of light and dark is not foreign to any of us. In every culture and its mythology, white yang is representative of day, while dark yin is representative of night. Introducing light, whether natural or artificial, is one of the easiest ways to enhance and expand the energy experienced in your home. Symbolic of the Fire element, which produces Earth, enhances itself and causes Wood to blossom, light helps achieve balance and harmony in the home.
The application of bright lights in the entrance areas of the home is particularly important. Ideally, if your foyer is dark and cramped, these lights should be kept switched on. According to Chinese traditionalists, light is extremely useful for activating the southern, the southeastern, the eastern and the northeastern sectors. It can be applied in varying ways: floor lamps, candles, glass, crystals, windows, skylights, fireplaces. Remaining aware of how light comes into our homes enables us to arrange the interiors of our homes and the relevant activities, which change from room to room, appropriately. In an era where many of us live our lives out of us live our lives out of synch with the natural rhythms of the sun, making sure we have the correct type and level of light in our homes is especially important for our health and well - being. The sun is representative of growth, renewal, and creativity. If you are currently lacking energy or inspiration in your life, perhaps you need to introduce more Fire energy in your home. But don't overdo it - Fire energy can be explosive and can provoke heated exchanges!
Modern Cures: Lighting
Avoid high - tech lights and angular task lighting. Opt for natural, neutral-colored or rounded lights instead, as they lend an air of tranquillity and harmony to a room. In active spaces, such as the kitchen, home office or staircase, direct lighting may be necessary - just be selective. Uprights transform and illuminate dark areas, such as corners, alcoves or where there are beams, moderating their negative effect.
In rooms conducive to relaxing, such as living rooms or bedrooms, apply softer, moody lighting. Table lamps create soft pools of light. To complement the relevant element of the corner being lit, give equal consideration to the color of the lamp and the color of the light. For example, a dark blue lamp would be suitable for the northern sector, since blue equates with Water. Likewise, you could use a blue globe to activate this corner, which symbolizes career success.
Chandeliers are considered very auspicious modest arrangements of cut glass are equally good. Try Venetian, antique, vintage, second-hand. When unlit, however, these lights have little Feng Shui value. Chandeliers are excellent when hung in the center of the home, which traditionally symbolizes the essence of the household. The center is symbolic of the Earth element, and Fire produces Earth. Colored and stained glass are effective and attractive ways to let in natural light. Crystals lift stuck and stagnant energy. Suspend any of these in a window and the light will shine through, creating rainbows on a wall or ceiling. A word of warning: crystals should be used with care. They have many facets, and these break light into tiny fragments-they can do the same to energies. A light hand here is best.
Candles, fireplaces and skylights add yang qualities to a yin area. Glare from the outside world should be softened by drapes, curtains and blinds.
It's best to avoid high - tech or angular task lighting in rooms that are used for relaxing, such as the living room or the bedroom. They're best reserved for active (yang) spaces, such as the kitchen, home office or staircase. Where direct or task lighting is necessary, be selective - they are potential poison arrow creators.
Softer, moody lighting was selected for this living room. Other options include natural, neutral-colored or rounded lights, which bring an air of tranquillity and harmony to a room. To complement the relevant element of the corner that is being lit, make sure you give consideration to the general color and globe of the lamp.
Chandeliers are considered very auspicious Feng Shui; modest arrangements of cut glass are equally good. This coolly elegant yet contemporary chandelier is based on a vintage style. When lit it significantly lifts stagnant energy in the home. Chandeliers are particularly effective when hung in the center of the home, which traditionally symbolizes the essence of the household. The center is symbolic of the Earth element, and Fire produces Earth.
