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  Date / Time: 6/1/2009 1:14 AM UTC

  Feng Shui Fabulous...Feng Shui for Graduates, Teachers & Graduation Parties!
  

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  Hi Everyone!

   

  Quick show today on Feng Shui for Graduates!  May/June is graduation month for everyone kindergarten to college…Learn some tips to make graduation even more special with Feng Shui tips…

   

  First off, let’s look at the Life Area that is applicable here: The Knowledge/Self-Empowerment area.  This area is found on the closest left corner of the Bagua Board (refer to blog/show #1 for our graph).  It is activated by the EARTH element, the shape of a square and by the colors blue & earth-tones (brown, tan).  For personal items, think of books, computers, mascot of a school you want to or are attending…This is the prefect area for your home office, study or area to do homework.

   

  ***This area should be activated when you are studying/preparing for test or final, preparing lesson plans and/or working on any educational activity.***

   

  Now, WHY is this area important for grads/teachers?...Well, it IS the KNOWLEDGE area which is the spot for “scholarly” endeavors, and it is here that we look for inspiration for our gifts for grads/teachers and for graduation parties.  We are going to focus on the EARTH element AND the FIRE element.  We look at FIRE to INCREASE or add-to the EARTH element…more fun!...as FIRE precedes EARTH in the productive cycle.

   

  ***There are 3 cycles of the elements in Feng Shui: the productive (used to INCREASE/ADD TO an area), mitigating (neutralize and element that is in over-abundance-i.e. water in a bathroom) and destructive (negate an element in an area).***

   

  Color Scheme for a GRADUATION party:

  Blue, Red and earth-tones (browns, tans)

   

  -you can also WEAR these colors for your finals and/or graduation!

   

  Design Accessories:

  ANYTHING that will increase and activate energy, yang items (mirrors, candles, pyramids, stars, bright lights and crystals…).  Mirrors/crystals will help speed up energy throughout the space and make room feel larger.  Remember, we are using FIRE element here as well and that includes triangles and/or pointy objects.  If you are planning a cook-out, a BBQ/grill is PERFECT for cooking food at this type of gathering as it represents FIRE!

   

  ***We had a caller in today who asked about making candles.  ANYTIME you can make an item for use in your space/party is PERFECT as YOU are adding INTENTION and PURPOSE to the item and Life Area you are working on.  If you have the where-withal to make your own candles (or soap, food, gift bags…) and need a place to start-I’m a fan of Michael’s Arts & Crafts stores.  If you don’t have a Michael’s, check out any craft/hobby shop or go on-line.  (Same caller asked about fountains-as these are WATER features this is NOT to be used for this topic/Life Area!  Water +EARTH=mud…you don’t want mud here!  That being said, you can make your own fountains as well…again, check out Michael’s OR your home improvement store for parts and instructions.  They are rather easy to make/install and can be done for under $30.***

   

  Menu Ideas:

   

  Earth Foods:

  Spice/Herbs-consomme, fenney, honey, licorice, molasses, raw sugar, chocolate, vanilla,      marzipan, dill, confectioner’s and granulated sugar

  Veggies: green/red bell peppers, okra, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, potatoes, sweet potatoes, zucchini, avocados, beans, garbanzo beans, lettuce, peas, iceberg lettuce, morels, cabbage, oyster & porcini mushrooms, pumpkin.

  Grains: sticky rice, corn, cornmeal, millet, quinoa, tofu, Arborio rice, barley, bread, millet, noodles/pasta, rye

  Fruits: apricots, currants, raisin, dates, figs, grapes, plums, apples, coconut, papaya, pear, bananas, mango, watermelon

  Nuts/seeds/oils: cashews, pine nuts, walnuts, corn/olive/sesame/sunflower oil

  Meat/dairy: beef, egg yolk, turkey, butter, cheese, cream, mild

  Beverages: liqueurs, malt beer, fruit juice, veggie juice

   

  Fire Foods:

  Spice/Herbs-horseradish, juniper berry, nutmeg, saffron, bitter chocolate, cocoa, capers, poppy seeds, paprika, lemon grass

  Veggies:- brussel sprouts, celery root, radicchio, artichokes, beets, Belgian endive, chicory, iceberg lettuce, olives, sweet potatoes, arugula, asparagus, cucumbers, kohlrabi

  Grains- kasha, amaranth, buckwheat, flaxseed, oats, wheat, bulgur, cous cous, oat & wheat flakes

  Fruits: apricots, plums, sweet cherries, elderberry, grapefruit, quince, pomegranates

  Nuts/seeds/oils: almonds

  Meat/dairy- grilled meats, lamb

  Beverages: cognac, hot mulled wine, port, syrah, black tea, burgundy, coffee, green tea, Borolo, Bordeaux, rioja, cherry juice, dark beer, pilsner bear, Beaujolais, chianti

   

  So ideas for your graduation party are: grilled beef on the BBQ, fruit salad, potato salad, 7 bean salad, cheese plate, marinated veggies, Ambrosia salad, bread, chocolate and a selection of drinks: beer, wine, fruit juices.

   

   

  Graduate Gifts:

  Books, computer anything, anything in school colors, school mascot items, business card holder, tea basket/pot, coffee asst/pot/gift card

   

  Teacher Gifts:

  Chocolates, cheese/fruit basket, tea basket/pot, coffee asst/pot/gift card

   

   

  Next show topic is Feng Shui for Weddings!

   

  Until next time…Happy Feng Shui-ing…..

   

   

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