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December 2013 -- "The Feng Shui of Gift Giving"
The Feng Shui of Gift Giving
Q: What does Feng Shui think about re-gifting? My mother-in-law gives me the most beautiful scarves and costume jewelry, but our style is different and some of these gifts are still in boxes. Is it OK to pass these along to friends?
A: Re-gifting is good Feng Shui because it removes things you don’t want from your home and sends them to a place where they’re welcome. Just be sure to avoid re-gifting an object if you have negative feelings about it or the giver, since you might pass along that negative energy to the next person.
Q: Are there any gifts I shouldn't give because they have “bad” Feng Shui meaning?
A: Here are six gifts to avoid giving because they can have negative associations in Feng Shui.
1. Sharp Object--represents cutting a friendship.
2. Empty Wallet--represents lack of prosperity.
3. Thorny Plant or Flower--represents piercing a relationship.
4. Bonsai Tree--represents limited growth.
5. Clock or Watch--represents stealing time.
6. Handkerchief--represents crying in the future.
If someone really wants any of these, give them a gift certificate and a picture of the object so they can buy it for themselves. If anyone gives you one of these, give them a penny in return to symbolically buy the item from them and reduce any negative meaning.
Feng Shui Tip for November: Serve your holiday dinner on the “good stuff” -- the china, crystal, silver, or special heirloom pieces you’ve been hiding in your cabinets and closets, because negative chi accumulates in things you don’t use frequently. Plus, what are you saving them for?
Q: What does Feng Shui think about re-gifting? My mother-in-law gives me the most beautiful scarves and costume jewelry, but our style is different and some of these gifts are still in boxes. Is it OK to pass these along to friends?
A: Re-gifting is good Feng Shui because it removes things you don’t want from your home and sends them to a place where they’re welcome. Just be sure to avoid re-gifting an object if you have negative feelings about it or the giver, since you might pass along that negative energy to the next person.
Q: Are there any gifts I shouldn't give because they have “bad” Feng Shui meaning?
A: Here are six gifts to avoid giving because they can have negative associations in Feng Shui.
1. Sharp Object--represents cutting a friendship.
2. Empty Wallet--represents lack of prosperity.
3. Thorny Plant or Flower--represents piercing a relationship.
4. Bonsai Tree--represents limited growth.
5. Clock or Watch--represents stealing time.
6. Handkerchief--represents crying in the future.
If someone really wants any of these, give them a gift certificate and a picture of the object so they can buy it for themselves. If anyone gives you one of these, give them a penny in return to symbolically buy the item from them and reduce any negative meaning.
Feng Shui Tip for November: Serve your holiday dinner on the “good stuff” -- the china, crystal, silver, or special heirloom pieces you’ve been hiding in your cabinets and closets, because negative chi accumulates in things you don’t use frequently. Plus, what are you saving them for?
