Your fireplace may be the culprit. Therefore, a little feng shui knowledge could help you navigate through the volatile year of the fire monkey in 2016. As we approach Chinese New Year on February 8, the dynamics of feng shui are heating up and Some preventive measures can help you get on track.
In the 2016 feng shui chart, the lack of water, but the excessive energy of the fire, will increase the power of all the characteristics of the fire in a domestic or commercial environment. It is important to create a better balance by adjusting the elements accordingly. We suggest that you heed our feng shui tips to create your safe and secure sanctuary.
• First, check all the features of your fire: lights, candles, stove, gas grill, fireplace, oven, and be aware of its position, strength, function, and appearance.
• If your fireplace or gas grill is predominantly positioned in your wealth corner, you may be burning your money.
• A dominant fire characteristic must be balanced with the other elements.
• The powerful yang of excessive fire must be subdued with a little extra yin.
• A glass bowl of still water, refreshed frequently, is an antidote to the overwhelming yang of fire.
• Some soft blue cushions could be a relaxing cure if your adrenal glands are stressed with too much yang.
• Water can be added with blue or black but also with irregular wavy patterns if those colors are not desirable.
• If your fireplace mantel is made of wood, decorate it with attractive ceramics.
• If the corners stick out and shoot poisonous arrows at you, cover them with cascading variegated philodendron plants.
• Camouflage the black hole of a disused fireplace with an attractive object that will please and attract your eye.
• In the summer when fireplaces are not used, a potted flowering plant is an auspicious feng shui enhancement.
• Carefully consider that having a television on your mantle will add more fire.
• A mirror above your fireplace should reflect something positive and attractive.
• The artwork on a fireplace should be uplifting with complex readability that sparks the imagination.
• If you have a gas grill in your wealth area, you might consider moving it to a sheltered location outdoors, perhaps in the future / fame sector of your bagua.
Until recently, fireplaces were wood burning devices that generated large amounts of ash and sucked heat through the fireplace. Modern times have created other options. A simple flick of a switch will ignite a gas fireplace. Warm up your space on a cold winter night. A pilot light that keeps the gas fireplace active also generates heat and therefore must be turned off in summer.
The most innovative and little known option for adding heat and fire to your home is the invention of ethanol fireplaces. They are the most versatile and least dangerous devices since they burn clean, do not need ventilation and do not generate fumes. Ethanol fireplaces offer a wide range of options in design and cost.
Enjoy the cozy warmth of your fireplace, but be diligent about its potential dangers. While it should be fully functional during the colder months of the year, it should also be an attractive design feature when not in use.