We purchased our home almost 4 years ago now and
when we first arrived we noticed the most beautiful lush green grass. A great sign that the property had good
energy! There was no fence, no trees, no
flowers … only some berry bushes in one corner and a thick wonderful lawn. What I love most about a blank slate like this, is
that we can add depth and our own personality to it, without having to work from the previous
owner’s landscaping tastes or at times, removing it all
just to start fresh.
Since we purchased the home, we’ve built
a fence, added fruit and ornamental trees and lots of flowers, with the
eventual goal of developing an oasis over time.
When working on your own backyard, here are some
feng shui points to consider:
- trees and plants add energy to the yard and to
your home. Trees signify stability and
healing so ensure they are always well taken care of, happy and healthy. Try to avoid trees and bushes with spiky leaves
or cactus needles, if possible.
- gazing balls (my next addition) can be used in
yards to deflect negative energy from entering your yard, bouncing it right
back where it came from. If placed near
some beautiful flowers or shrubs they also reflect the flowers which visually
multiplies them.
- wind chimes and water features are a wonderful way
to add sound energy to your outdoor living space. Wind chimes are thought to protect the home
from negative energy and water features (including birdbaths, lakes, ponds,
streams) are considered lucky for finances.
Always ensure your water is not stagnant and dirty. Clean moving water lends to thriving
finances.
- if creating a path or flowerbed, curved or
meandering pathways are always preferred.
This allows the energy to flow at an even pace and not too fast (as is
the case with straight lines/paths) creating a more peaceful,
relaxing atmosphere. If you are dealing
with a straight pathway that cannot be changed, consider adding a wavy
flowerbed on either side, or flower pots in a zig-zag pattern on either side of
the walkway which will mimic the idea of a curved path.
- a fire pit is a wonderful way to add the energy of
inspiration, empowerment and purification.
In addition, placing this in the fame (back centre) or intimate
relationships area (back right) of your yard is particularly auspicious and can
enhance your life in those areas.
How does your backyard make you feel and what can you do to enhance it even further?
