It’s time for change again-the chi (or life-force) of the Five Elements (wood, earth, water, fire and metal) in the universe and inside of YOU, too!
The element of METAL is a cold and contracting energy that’s associated with creativity, communication, inspiration and symbology.
Because the yang energies are now weakening and the chi is now yin in nature, it is time to gather your energy and your spirits and be reflective-it’s time to slooooow down!
The Metal Element governs the Lake, the Youngest Daughter and the Evening.
It governs the organs of the lungs and colon.
The emotions associated with metal are joy and grief. Other metal emotions are insecurity, inability to achieve parental or spousal expectations, and lack of confidence. The challenge for a metal type is to learn how to express grief and find healing.
The season of metal gives us the ability to let go of old ideas, beliefs, and attachments, leaving room for new space to grow and evolve as well as the possibility for wisdom.
It’s also a time to focus on finances and success.
In Feng Shui, we find the metal energy housed in the “Dui” or Children/Creativity (far center right) and Helpful People (closest far right) areas of the Bagua your home, business, desk or any room. If you wish to enhance your creativity, communication and projects, or attract more benefactors, you can apply metal cures such as:
~Installing a metal wind-chime outside on the eaves or inside and then ringing it with your hand nine times
~Placing a water fountain with floating bells
~Using the colors white, grey or metallic colors in paint or decor
~Add the metal element itself (such as genuine gold, silver, bronze, copper and so on; coins; bells; etc.)
~Hang a clear or gold colored round faceted Swarovski crystal sphere (hung on 9″ increments red thread)
~Use the shapes of circles and domes
~Hang a gently moving mobile over your head at your desk
~Keep a brass bell on the creative gua of your desk and ring it vigorously and joyfully when you need an energetic boost
~Wear clothing in metal colors or metal jewelry
~Sprinkle Chinese Feng Shui coins liberally throughout your home and business
You can also do the following to support your chi during this season:
~Practice breathing meditations to strengthen the lungs
~Retire with the sunset and arise with the dawn
~Eat warm, cooked foods
~Let go of what’s no longer needed (on all levels)
~Observe where there’s unwanted contraction around patterns, habits, ideas
~Speak up for what is right, just and virtuous
If you have too much metal chi, you might be very judgemental, self-righteous or overly demonstrative. If you don’t have enough metal chi, you might be too quiet, shy or feeling choked when wishing to speak. But know, there are always many adjustments that can help.
by Gwynne Warner, Red Ribbon Member of the International Feng Shui Guild
Article Source: The Metal Element in You and Your Environments
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