Wood Element

 

From Feng Shui Your Mind...

METAL: She loves that the Metal energy is all about cultivating deep unwavering faith through releasing everything that doesn’t serve us. When we talk about the Metal element in our book, we refer to the energy as Metal Magic where you cultivate your ability to “spin straw into gold”. Yes, it’s about stepping into our power as the alchemist of our life!

Letting go and living in faith is at the heart of Metal energy. That’s what freedom is all about. Look at it this way. When our energy is not consumed by the stress of trying to control everything, we are free to enjoy life. Trusting that we are being guided by God’s loving energy, we can choose to live in faith. Letting go – essential for healthy Metal energy – is such a powerful practice.

The benefits are so great. Instead of being run by stress and perfectionism, you reclaim your freedom when you let go. Speaking of freedom, we are being supported by the universe right now to experience, not only our freedom, but the highest, most powerful part of ourselves–our awakened Self.

FIRE:  In nature, the Fire element warms our body and relaxes our mind.  Not only does it help us attract deep satisfying relationships, it also encourages us to expand our consciousness.  And how do you feel on a warm summer day?  Open, spontaneous, ready to have fun?  Yep, that’s it. 

When you think about the spirit of Fire energy, think joy and warmth.  Think laughter and lightness. Think la joie de vivre.  Oo la la! Oh yes, your Fire energy inspires you to live as a free spirit. Rather than live according to someone else’s design, you live by your own truth.

EARTH: We are here to receive the Light (Divine energy) so that it can be shared, through us. How does this work? Well, picture a pipe with openings at either end. The opening at the top of the pipe represents our willingness to open to the Light of our Creator~that Light is pure, unlimited love, abundance, generosity, peace, kindness, creativity, etc. You know, the good stuff we’d all like more of.

The power of the Earth element assists you to stay open to receive that Light. The more aware and awake we are, the more we turn to the Light to guide us which allows us to live in the flow of ease and effortlessness.

Quiz... "The Earth energy is sweet, nurturing and filled with gratitude. People are attracted to you because your energy is a reminder that life is abundant and you help others see and feel the cornucopia in life. You inspire people to maintain positive expectancy that good fortune will flow into their lives. Avoid getting stuck — transform worrisome thoughts by trusting that other people and the Universe will help you too. Remember, you are internally centered and grounded, independent of external circumstances."

WATER (Quiz): "Water energy is all about going deep and contemplating the meaning of life. It is strong, enduring, and courageous in the face of the unknown. Think about the powerful energy of a flowing river – there’s never a moment of hesitation, doubt or fear impeding its movement and direction. Avoid getting stuck – instead of freezing in the fear of the unknown, stay on course and connect to your life purpose."

Fashion Feng Shui for My Mom

PRIMARY ESSENCE: Wood

INFLUENCING ESSENCE: Metal

INTENTION ESSENCE: Metal

APPEARANCE:

Hair: Metal, Wood

Skin: Wood 

Eyes: Metal 

Body Shape:Wood

EMPOWERED SELF COLLAGE: my interview questions...

(1) Which clothes would you wear/choose/look for if money were no object and a magic genie would bring them to you?

LOVE jeans! Casual, hard to mess up, last a long time, don't get wrinkled. So would get MORE JEANS. But she also would get new clothes to wear to church, and those would be dresses and suits. The dresses would be slim with no flare, and might have matching jackets and be made of soft material. Suits would be navy blue. What would be the perfect top? A polo shirt.

(2) Which words come to mind when I ask you to think about your Empowered Self? What would your Empowered Self wear? Where would she live?

Words: loves children, powerful, determined, stubborn, wise, fights for what what is right, stands up for what is right, can conquer whatever needs to be conquered and is willing to do it.

Wear: jeans, pants, pantsuits

NOTE: I created my mother's Empowered Self Collage because her vision is very impaired.

INTENTION: What would you change about your life if you could? How would it be different?

More money, more financially stable. Then everything would fall into place.


CLOTHING:

LOVE & WEAR: blue jeans and t-shirts

LOVES BUT DOESN'T WEAR: the gowns she used to wear to college functions when she was a college professor. She never wore makeup, except for lipstick, but did enjoy dressing up for special occasions. They are going to be donated, except for maybe one or two.

SHOULD LOVE: she couldn't think of anything, but said if there were such a thing, it's already in one of her bags of clothes to donate.

DISLIKES: same thing; she said if there were any, they would be in one of the bags of clothes to donate, but she couldn't think of anything.

RECOMMENDATIONS...

All roads point to a combination of Wood and Metal for my mom. Her primary Essence seems to be Wood with influencing support from Metal. So in order to for her to really enjoy and love what she wears, it needs to be casual and comfortable, but also classy. My mother is the kind of person who gets dressed from head to toe even if she is not expecting company. But the outfit she puts on will include a pair of jeans!

I recommend that her wardrobe consist mostly of jeans and t-shirts but they need to be of good quality. For color, the greens, blues, ivories, tans and beiges and paler colors in her color palette are best. For church, she wears dresses and suits, but they will need to be comfortable and the jackets need to be elongated.

Pantsuits would be ideal but she does not allow that because "one doesn't wear pants to church."

Because her Intention is to improve her financial situation, I suggest that every outfit have Metal in it, even if it is just round silver or gold earrings.


The OUTFITS...

Fashion Feng Shui Assignment: Karin