Greetings to all who share the wisdom of feng shui!
August!
In many countries August is like a pause in the rhythm of life. Here, Congress is in recess and the president goes on vacation. All of France is asleep or away. For some of us August is a transition month and looms like a giant question mark – is it still summer? “Autumn is in the air” we say, as we describe subtle weather changes.
Feng shui wisdom correlates late summer with the earth element. So perhaps August should be a time of reflection and stabilization. Summer activities are winding down and the fire element has exhausted itself at the zenith of summer heat and long daylight hours.
If August is getting you down, it’s a good time to add some earth, i.e. yellow to those fiery reds of summer as it will give you a subtle boost instead of wild expectations. Yellow, the color of clarity and enlightenment will also help if you decide on an August retreat. A brief period of contemplation and meditation is desirable in preparation for the new school year or going back to business.
Think of earth as the refueling element where you will find your resources replenished with a steady supply of new energy. Restraint is helpful as too many choices of what to do next will zap your energy. Categorize your distractions and create a free window for renewal. Some orange sticky notes are helpful reminders for the next task.
Earth energy is fertile ground for new ideas to take root and grow – therefore, listen into the silence and dwell in the space and time you have created during this open window in August.
To encourage personal renewal and reflection, we shorten this newsletter and give you the opportunity to create your own next paragraph:
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Create Your Open Window on this August Day
With Pyramid Feng Shui!