Caroline Kennedy of the Kennedy dynasty said that, “as much as we need a prosperous economy, we also need a prosperity of kindness and decency.” This begs the question of what truly is prosperity and wealth? I have debated this with other Feng Shui practitioners. For me, wealth is not just money but is about health, friendship, charity and kindness. This is easier with money but none of these can be truly bought if missing, and with current shaky economies around the world, the measure of a country and people should be measured by how it supports those without wealth or opportunity. While recently visiting Berlin, we were standing on a cold station platform. A homeless man was going from person to person to ask for money. As there was a kiosk nearby, we offered to pay for food; anything he wanted. He chose a hot chocolate and two apple pies. That to him was wealth.
Feng Shui First
The Wealth sector is in the farthest left corner of your home. The key colours are royal blue, green or purple and the key element is Wood. One key aspect to avoid is placing too much Fire as that element burns the Wood energy. Equally, too much Metal energy cuts down the Wood growth. Best to stick with Wood and Earth decor and colours.
As my mentor, Clear Englebert states,”throw some serious money in this sector!” Whatever your budget, put the most expensive items in this area including anything of value. You don’t need to paint the walls purple or bright green or navy, just use touches of the colour and any decor offering symbols of growth or money to send the message that this room is attracting abundance.
Spend some Money!
Our living room is in this sector and it was the room we liked least when we first saw the apartment. The ceiling was really low and it had grey and peach floor tiles offering a sad, depressed energy. It was cluttered and so many holes needed filling along with two bolts which had to be hacksawed off the wall! We raised the ceilings and painted the walls a soft creamy earth shade that is warm but lights up the room. It is a narrow space and it was a puzzle to decide how to decorate it without overwhelming the room. It has a been a slow process to get it right and to balance the colour without cluttering up the area.
French royal blue and bottle green were chosen as the major colours. An Asian theme with birds emerged as we pulled out of storage, Chinese pot plants and lamps we hadn’t used for a long time. The German 1930s cocktail bar fits perfectly into the alcove with an antique Korean tiger painting above it protecting the energy of the room.
A mirror was placed above the TV so that we could see who enters the room, a Feng Shui tool! An expensive new TV cabinet was bought to mirror the light Asian style. Art work was difficult to choose but by chance, a piece of old wall paper was bought, cut in half and two pieces were framed. They add a burst of energy and colour with birds and a sense of growth. Next on the list is to find another arm chair and eventually a different rug. It is still a work in progress!
