Feng Shui Tips For Fall

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Fall is one of my preferred times of year. As the weather cools and the leaves alter, I am faced with burgundy, red, yellow and orange where once there was only green. The kaleidoscope of color on the East coast is breathtaking - being a native California girl myself, I am continually in awe of the majesty and beauty of nature this time of year.

As a Feng Shui practitioner and teacher, I am reminded that Feng Shui is deeply connected to the patterns and cycles in nature. In spring, plants send out new shoots and seeds sprout new life. In summer, nature is at its fullest expression of life - the plants are lush and colorful. In fall, nature begins to gather its energy in preparation for the deep hibernation and restoration that occurs in winter. When we live our lives in alignment with the natural energy patterns around us, our bodies are synchronized and in balance with nature.

Feng Shui is also concerned with comfort and safety - which leads me to upkeep and care. Fall is the great time of year to incorporate annual upkeep habits into your life. Attempt not to think of them as chores - who wants to be stuck performing chores on a wonderful fall weekend? Rather, view them as component of the natural method of nature, a time of preparation for winter.

Make modifications in your living spaces to reflect the changing season

* Switch to warmer blankets, comforters and bedding (this is a wonderful time to change the appear and feeling in your bedroom by changing to new bedding colors and patterns)

* Alter the accent pillows on your living room sofa and chairs (a alter generally feels fresh and exciting - developing a sense of vibrancy in any space)

* Bring in warm throws and coverlets for use in the living room or family members room

* If you removed your locations rugs for the summer months, now is the time to put them back in their positions to support preserve your floors warm

* Re-hang winter weight curtains

Winterize your house or apartment

* Change the batteries in all your smoke alarms

* Clean windows and screens

* Caulk window and door frames

* Weather-strip doors

* Replace all old and burned out light bulbs

* Wipe down baseboards and doors

* Replace HVAC filters

* Total any exterior paint projects

Putting the beds and garden to bed- it's constantly most effective whenever achievable, to use organic fertilizers and plant food. These products do not harm our valuable water table, or the plants they are employed on.

* This is the excellent time to move or relocate plants and to add trees or shrubs to your garden

* Trim and prune shrubs and trees

* Fertilize your beds and plants

* Mulch your plant beds, or if you prefer, let nature aid. Rather of removing all the leaves that fall from the trees, let some remain as natures mulch to defend and nourish your bedding areas.

* For those of you in colder climates you may perhaps want to give consideration to wrapping your delicate shrubs with burlap to protect them from harsh winter winds and freezing temperatures.

* Empty your flower pots and shop for the winter

* Bring in any potted plants that need to winter indoors

* Fertilize your lawn

* This is also the ideal time to give thought to spring - any plants you want to add or any areas you may well want to change.

* Now is the time to plant bulbs for next spring.

I've included lots of suggestions and suggestions in this list look at incorporating the ones that really feel right to you. It's not crucial to do each and every item on this list. Producing even smaller changes during this time of natural transition will assist to develop a connection to nature - no matter where you live. And when we connect to the globe of nature about us our lives align in higher balance. And balance is so considerably alot more comfy than the option!

Alter takes time. Get pleasure from the method - and the beauty of the season!