West Meets East©
By Caroline Patrick BorNei
Certified Red Ribbon Professional of the International Feng Shui Guild
Color Your World with the Power of Art Images
Since ancient times, people have felt an indefinable quality in their environment. This invisible energetic power was given different names by many cultures. The sun, the moon, weather patterns, seasons, animal and plant life were observed throughout the centuries, recorded by scholars, thus giving mankind a “textbook” of sorts for human survival. Different cultures and races divided these tried-and-true rules into categories called Aspects and placed them in circular or octagon-shaped form similar to a mathematical formula within a wheel. There were 8 equal pie-shaped sections and a center to this equation. Though religion was not connected to this science of Wind and Water, it soon became interwoven with spirit and the unknown.
Everything, it seems, inhabited this mysterious indefinable quality that was infused in nature. Religions gave this breath, air, energy, spirit and soul a name. “It” was known by prana to the Hindus, spiritus to Catholics, pneuma to Greeks, ruah to the Hebrews, and Chi to the Chinese. No matter what this quality is called, it has been determined when it is blocked in your home, nature or the heavens, all 9 Aspects wither and die.
There are many ways Chi can be restored and changed. There are 9 basic cures, such a using bright lights; installing objects that make sound; add living objects to interior and exterior spaces; include moving objects; stabilize places and situations with
heavy objects; stimulate with electrically powered objects, such as sound systems in the Wealth area; bamboo flutes and color through décor, murals and artworks; and then there is always the 9th cure called others which are special and only given to you by a qualified Feng Shui Practitioner.
Artwork can be uplifting or depressing. Choosing the correct image is extremely important for your home or business to keep the energy or Chi flowing correctly. To use art images as enhancements or corrections in a space, it is crucial to find an artist who is trained in Feng Shui and understands the spiritual correlation of color, the 5 Elements of Water, Wood, Fire, Earth and Metal. Using paintings in a home, business or facility out of the constructive order, such as a huge Water scene in a Fame or Fire zone, can undo a person’s Reputation at home and in the business world. The paintings have been created in a unique and sacred way, and are to be used specifically in the 9 areas of a dwelling, building or just one room to adjust the Chi or energy flow of that space.
USE THE COLORED ART BAGUA BELOW AS AN EXAMPLE OF WHERE TYPES OF PAINTINGS SHOULD BE PLACED IN A ROOM.
1. First ALIGN the blue-black color of the painting called The Crossing with the ARCHITECTURAL FRONT DOOR facing into your house, a business front entry or a single room such as a bedroom.
2. PLACE THE YELLOW CENTER over the center of your house, business or any room if this seems easier.
3. NOW all 9 Aspects should be aligned with your dwelling.
4. Choose a painting in accordance with the Guas or areas of life that need uplifting such as to promote, change or cure a certain aspect such as Partners, or Marriage.
ASPECTS COLORS ELEMENTS
CAREER/OPPORTUNITIES blue-black or black Water Element
WISDOM/KNOWLEDGE blue-green or blue Mountain
FAMILY green Wood Element
WEALTH/ABUNDANCE purple Wind
FAME/REPUTATION red Fire
PARTNERSHIP/MARRIAGE pink Earth
HEALTH/CENTER yellow Tai-Chi/Earth
CHILDREN & CREATIVITY white & pastels Metal
HELPFUL PEOPLE & TRAVEL gray Heaven
Trained in The Art of Placement by great Master teachers, an professional artist for 39 years, practicing Feng Shui for over 20 years, a Reiki Master Teacher and the studying of Aurvedic, Chinese and Western herbalism for 15 years, I combine and use these modalities to create art in a sacred manner. These images can be used to cure or enhance living and working spaces, as they contain all of the aspects, colors, elements, prayers and chants for special healing for time and space.
PS. I will be coming to Benicia soon! A class is forming at Earth Touch Healing Center down on Grant St., 7:00 pm, April 7th. I can’t wait to see everyone. Call soon (707) 746-1566 to register, as space is limited in the cute brick building. I have lots to share, all new. I will be sharing Feng Shui secrets cures I have never shared before. How to increase money Chi and personal Chi. How to reevaluate, restore and reclaim your power in this economy. Please call for a private consultation, there are a few spaces left. I will also be doing work in Napa and two classes in Redding, CA on Friday evening the 16th & Saturday the 17th. For more info, call (503) 208-2960 or email to caroline@fengshuiartistry.com
Any suggestions given in this column are only for entertainment. Please contact your physician for any medical or herbal advice or diagnosis. Caroline Patrick is not responsible for any misuse of her advice or suggestions.
Caroline Patrick Bor Nei is a certified Feng Shui Practitioner and a Red Ribbon Professional of The International Feng Shui Guild. Her abilities as a consultant and artist are widely known in the US and abroad. Caroline has completed over 5000 consultations for individuals, large and small businesses. Return clients appreciate the value of her suggestions both mundane and transcendental, providing support on multiple levels. As a college art instructor for many years, Caroline understands the power of color, its symbolism and the visual effect images have on individuals and their surroundings. Her home base is Portland, OR where she continues to write, teach, paint, do illustrations and give herbal medicine making classes. She is available for Feng Shui consultations; Feng Shui art consultant, advises builders, architects and mentors a few serious students.
Call (503) 208-2960 or email caroline@fengshuiartistry.com
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