Winter always seems to say… quiet down, rest, and go inward, deep, deeper. Examine the strength and mystery within yourself. It’s time now to refrain from the frantic, rush, rush, rush and assess what is really important!

Prioritize and get on tract.

In Feng Shui energy talk, the Water element signified by the color black or dark blue is at its zenith. The Water element is also known as the winter element since it is so prevalent during this time. Its direction is north. This is a yin element and the number associated with it is the number one (1). Objects that represent water include aquariums and fountains. Animals belonging to this element are the rat and the boar.

The winter months push us humans together. We occupy the same space as before, just a little more closely than before. Our interior space becomes even more “energy” important as we are challenged to share that space and energy. This is an opportune time to critically survey the space that the family will share. Make certain that all the Feng Shui 101 basics have been accomplished. Clean and polish that space! (A complete and thorough housecleaning and straightening with ruthless editing of items is absolutely necessary if energy is to flow in an auspicious manner)

This month the five elements are in the following configuration:

- Fire is weakest energy (Extreme Yang energy)
- Water is the strongest energy (Extreme Yin energy)
- Metal is a waning/weak energy (Yin energy)
- Wood energy is born (Yang energy)
- Earth energy is strong (Yin energy)

The emotional elements of the water element, which is very strong right now, is that of willpower, magnetism, sensitivity, wisdom, persuasiveness and the ability to focus the mind. It assists in consolidation, revelation and knowledge and its archetype is the philosopher. The associated planet is Mercury.

If water is your nourishing element and you do not have a good balance in your Feng Shui assessment, bring water elements into your environment. Since the water element is VERY strong right now, don’t overdo a good thing! Add a fishbowl, aquarium, irregular shaped glass coffee table, artwork whose predominate color is dark blue or black. If you have TOO much water, then balance your environment with the energies that will stabilize and balance the water energy. Fire elements: candles, red triangular shaped object, reds, pinks, oranges in fabrics/ tablecloths, light up that fireplace!

The fire energy and element are at their weakest now, so using Fire energy suggestions are an excellent thing to include in your environment. You are bringing in and balancing what nature is taking away, thus creating a more harmonious and flowing energy pattern.

Another energy that will soak up some of that water energy is the Wood element. To add wood to your environment bring in a live plant or two (Some of my plants come inside this time of year). Polish up a forgotten wood piece in the attic or basement, use striped fabric or fabric with a floral design. Wood sculptures, wooden frames on pictures/photos or use wood colors. The archetype for wood is the pioneer (makes sense, doesn’t it!). The associated planet is Jupiter.

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