| Can these two equally important elements co-exist?
Going Green is no longer a movement pushed to the forefront by tree huggers around the world, it has become a lifestyle of late, a way of living, rather. Being eco-friendly is more than just aiming towards minimizing the catastrophic impacts of global warming; it is about creating and maintaining a sustainable living for us and the future generation. As they say in order to start big, you start small, and you begin from your very own home.
Planting greens in our property is the simplest, most economical eco-friendly move we could make. From as tiny as cactus to mighty shrubbery, planting has become more than just decorating, it has contributed to creating a balanced living environment for occupants of a certain area. However, you must be wondering, does this 'balance' harmonize the Qi surrounding your property?
Despite many pre-conceived myths, there really are no Feng Shui plant. Whatever type of flower you have in your garden doesn't really affect your property's Feng Shui. Plants are usually quite harmless as they have nothing to do with classical Feng Shui. They aren't even mentioned in respect of Feng Shui in the ancient texts so don't be alarmed about the possibility that planting mother-in-law's tongue harbours mother-in-law issues. Nor will a-thousand-money plant cash in more wealth for you. Creeper plants? Not creepy at all. They're all in the name and that's all there is to it, really.
Now, let's get to that cactus misconception. Let me be perfectly clear - just because sharp, pointy objects are known to direct Sha Qi towards us, it doesn't mean those tiny pointy needles of a puny cactus will do the same. The key is to always think of the big picture. Yes, sharp corners are Sha Qi but small pointy plants are not and they will certainly not send off killing Qi in your direction simply because you have it on your desk at home. Remember, it's all about proportionality in Feng Shui. A tiny little cactus cannot possibly generate substantial negative Qi to harm you. Unless it's 10 feet high, and unless it is obstructing your main door, your cactus can cause you no Feng Shui harm.
What is significant to remember is to always keep the sunlight in. As it is the source of Qi, it is very important to keep the pathway towards your Main Door clear and as unobstructed as possible. This is symbolic to our growth and health or career advancement, so, as the Irish would say, "Let the sun shine all day long and may everything go right and nothing wrong!" Nevertheless, look out for any cracks on your property though, as they create a wind gap that lures in Sha Qi.
As one of the two most important features in external environment analysis, water is the Yang element that demands much attention. The appearance of this Blood of the Dragon itself reflects what type of Qi we are letting into our property. Healthy, clean and flowing water indicates vibrant Qi bouncing about throughout the property, especially the Wealth Qi. Meanwhile dirty, stagnant water causes bad health, poor performance and bad wealth luck for the occupants of the property. Let the water flow, so your Qi circulates and renews itself and that the environment is vibrant and is constantly being rejuvenated.
Often, Chinese items have either flowery or romantic-sounding names, but it doesn't mean they should be taken literally. If you like culturally-inspired furniture, or even a Chinese-style garden, then by all means, go for it! Even if you don't, you won't be losing out on any Qi.
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