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May 2014 -- "Feng Shui House Blessing Ceremony"
Feng Shui House Blessing Ceremony
Q: I recently went through a divorce and I just don’t feel any joy in my house anymore. Can you suggest any Feng Shui cures?
A: Whenever it feels like the energy in your home has turned negative, you can conduct a Feng Shui house blessing ceremony to get rid of stale energy and bring back the joy. The kinds of negative situations that require a house blessing include divorce, bankruptcy, or death in the house, while the positive situations include moving into a new home, before a special party, or before listing your home for sale. The power of the ritual is both in the intention and the actual ceremony.
There are several house blessing ceremonies, but the easiest one to do yourself is the Feng Shui Orange Peel Blessing Ceremony. You’ll need 3 fresh oranges, water, a glass bowl, and fresh flowers:
1. Peel the oranges and break them into 9 pieces each. Place the pieces in the bowl and cover with hot water to about 3/4 full.
2. As you peel the oranges, state your intention for the ceremony in the form of an affirmation, mantra, or prayer, such as "With this ceremony, I remove all negativity and replace it with joy."
3. Starting at your front door facing into the home, flick your ring and middle fingers outwards to sprinkle the water around the room as you repeat the affirmation. Visualize the negative energy and bad luck leaving, as well as new, positive energy filling up the space. After you have completed the ceremony for the first space, move through all rooms and closets and repeat the process.
4. Pour out the water and either throw away the orange peel or grind it in the disposal. You can eat the orange as a celebration of all the positive new energy you have attracted.
5. Open all the doors and windows to let in fresh chi.
6. Place fresh flowers in a central location in the home or room. Replace the flowers every three days for a total of nine days. The final bouquet can remain until the flowers begin to wilt.
Carol Olmstead is an ordained minister qualified to conduct Feng Shui House Blessing Ceremonies.
Feng Shui Tip for May: The color yellow is associated with joy and lifting your mood, so whenever you’re feeling anxious, fearful, or lack direction, add yellow objects to your surroundings.
Q: I recently went through a divorce and I just don’t feel any joy in my house anymore. Can you suggest any Feng Shui cures?
A: Whenever it feels like the energy in your home has turned negative, you can conduct a Feng Shui house blessing ceremony to get rid of stale energy and bring back the joy. The kinds of negative situations that require a house blessing include divorce, bankruptcy, or death in the house, while the positive situations include moving into a new home, before a special party, or before listing your home for sale. The power of the ritual is both in the intention and the actual ceremony.
There are several house blessing ceremonies, but the easiest one to do yourself is the Feng Shui Orange Peel Blessing Ceremony. You’ll need 3 fresh oranges, water, a glass bowl, and fresh flowers:
1. Peel the oranges and break them into 9 pieces each. Place the pieces in the bowl and cover with hot water to about 3/4 full.
2. As you peel the oranges, state your intention for the ceremony in the form of an affirmation, mantra, or prayer, such as "With this ceremony, I remove all negativity and replace it with joy."
3. Starting at your front door facing into the home, flick your ring and middle fingers outwards to sprinkle the water around the room as you repeat the affirmation. Visualize the negative energy and bad luck leaving, as well as new, positive energy filling up the space. After you have completed the ceremony for the first space, move through all rooms and closets and repeat the process.
4. Pour out the water and either throw away the orange peel or grind it in the disposal. You can eat the orange as a celebration of all the positive new energy you have attracted.
5. Open all the doors and windows to let in fresh chi.
6. Place fresh flowers in a central location in the home or room. Replace the flowers every three days for a total of nine days. The final bouquet can remain until the flowers begin to wilt.
Carol Olmstead is an ordained minister qualified to conduct Feng Shui House Blessing Ceremonies.
Feng Shui Tip for May: The color yellow is associated with joy and lifting your mood, so whenever you’re feeling anxious, fearful, or lack direction, add yellow objects to your surroundings.
