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Using Light in Feng Shui

Let’s take a quick look at what Feng Shui is so that you mind is refreshed on the basic principles. Feng Shui is an ancient practice based on art and science principles whose goal is to balance the Chi (universal energy) in your life. The most popular look at Feng Shui is through the use of decorative elements such as color, textures, plants, furniture and even sound and light to create a totally harmonious balance of energy.

Keep energy in mind because Feng Shui principles are based on trying to keep a balance of positive energy in a space, whether it is a home, office or other area. Do you know what the biggest demonstration of energy is? The answer is light. Light is energy itself and everything reacts to it. Your body recognizes changes in light as in night and day. Plants need light in order to live just as much as animals do. Every thing is made up of energy so it stands to reason that light will play the largest part in the practice of Feng Shui.

Incorporating light is perhaps one of the first and easiest things you can do if you are trying to balance the Chi in a living or work space. Sunlight, either through a window or sky light is optimal as it is natural and nourishing to all living things. If you have heard of people getting depressed in the winter time, it is based on the fact that there is less sunlight during that time. So there are many scientific studies that bear out the fact that sunlight affects energy levels.

Cool fluorescent white lights can have detrimental effects on Chi if exposed for too long. The same principle applies to artificial pink lights too. The quality of light definitely can create negative Chi in a space. Warm lighting from strategically places lamps and light fixtures can work wonders for a room. Full spectrum lights are another Feng Shui option.

It is important to note that mirrors can help boost the energy level in a room exponentially because of its reflective properties. If you have a room that is getting natural sunlight from only one window or light source, placing a mirror where it can capture some of the sun’s rays to reflect it into the room is one Feng Shui decorating trick.

Perhaps the second best source of light when incorporating Feng Shui principles is color. Color is just variations of reflected light so choosing the right colors can definitely energize a room. And if you have followed some Feng Shui principles, you should know that each of the five elements offers up different color schemes which in turn affect different areas in your life. Color has your second light source will make a huge impact.

How you use your lights also makes quite an impact on the Chi in a room. Create a layered lighting system in your home so that your body is not thrown into shock with the sudden brightness of glaring lights in the bathroom or other areas of the home. By slowly transitioning the light source from dim to bright, you can save personal energy and work on a more harmonious balance. Sheer curtains and window blinds are ways to allow natural light in gracefully. Dimmer switches allow you to adjust the strength of the light too.

Feng Shui is all about energy, so be sure that you carefully choose the lighting sources in your home. Energy is light and light is also color. Your choices will directly affect your own energy as well as the energy in your living and work spaces. Choose wisely and you will thrive in all areas of life from health and wealth to a happy family and marriage.

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