| If there are two elements of Feng Shui that | | | | |
| can be modified and improved at your beck and | | | | The next element to consider, that you can |
| call they are - the presence, quantity, | | | | change or vary to improve you personal Feng |
| visibility and health of indoor plants and | | | | Shui is light. Light represents education. |
| the lighting of your home or living area. | | | | Light represents energy. Best of all natural |
| | | | light is good Feng Shui. Artificial lighting |
| Plants can fill spaces where qi is absent or | | | | can help adjust the qi in dark or difficult |
| hide sharp corners that generate the secret | | | | spots. However take special care that the |
| arrows of sha qi. Large plants will also slow | | | | artificial light that you set up or arrange |
| qi down. It is important to choose what works | | | | creates a similar stabilizing effect as |
| well for your local area and follow your own | | | | natural light. Ensure and insist that you |
| cultural traditions when it comes to indoor | | | | have a balance between the two - natural |
| plants. A flourishing plant, not a sick one, | | | | light and artificial light. |
| improves your Feng Shui, and what is | | | | |
| considered a lucky choice by some cultures | | | | If you can take care that glare from the |
| may be considered unlucky by others. | | | | outside is softened by drapes, curtains or |
| | | | blinds. In a similar manner harsh overhead |
| Feng Shui plants vary from region to region, | | | | lighting can be oppressive whereas table |
| but there are some basic well held standards | | | | lamps create soft pools of light and overall |
| with which you can never go wrong. The | | | | make a room feel much more relaxed/ an upward |
| choices of plants that traditionally are | | | | facing floor lamp can and will help stimulate |
| considered to create harmony are first the | | | | qi in dark corners or sunken rooms. |
| impala lily. The impala lily is the "flower | | | | |
| of wealth and prosperity" and is well placed | | | | Even if you honestly think that you have done |
| in your living room or near the front of a | | | | all the work you can possibly do to increase |
| shop or business. Next in line is the "money | | | | the lighting as well as indoor plants |
| plant". This evergreen plant is guaranteed | | | | benefits of Feng Shui there are always |
| to bring wealth as well as long life. On top | | | | additional touches to add just a bit more. |
| of that the "money plant" is effective in | | | | It's all synergistic. Washing a wall with |
| offices and home as well as business studies. | | | | light will bring energy to an area. Candles |
| Cactus plants are well known to ward off | | | | will add yang qualities to a yin area |
| "evil spirits". The chili plants symbolized | | | | |
| growth and wealth. Lastly it can be said that | | | | It's all an effect that will work together. |
| at Chinese New Year, the Chinese bring plum | | | | Indoor plants will enhance, build and channel |
| blossom into their homes as it represents | | | | the positive forces in your living and |
| growth and renewal. In the same way indoor | | | | working areas. Well chosen lighting will best |
| plants with red, yellow or orange flowers | | | | serve to accent and focus those vital |
| will add colors and yin to a room. | | | | energies. Feng Shui. |