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August 2014 -- "Feng Shui Your Car"
Q: Between commuting, taking the kids to school, and errands I practically live in my car. Can I apply Feng Shui to my car the same as to my house?
A: Your car connects you to the community around you as you drive around handling the details of your life. However, if your car is out of Feng Shui balance it can make you and your passengers feel out of balance, too. Here are five ways to Feng Shui your car:
1. Clear the Clutter. Remove the clutter and you’ll move forward in your life and career. Clear out those Styrofoam cups and plastic bottles that are rolling around on the floor, the stale gummy bears, and the fast food wrappers. Be sure to check the glove box, trunk, and all those drink holders where stuff accumulates. Make it a practice to treat your vehicle like a room, rather than a moving trash can.
2. Wash Your Car. Wash your car regularly, either by hand or at the car wash, and between washes keep the windows clean. Quickly repair problems like a chipped windshield or squeaky wipers. In Feng Shui windows represent eyes, so if you’re driving with filmy, cracked, or broken windows your vision toward the future is equally cloudy.
3. Drink Water. The Water Element represents a smooth and flowing experience while you drive, so drinking water may even help you smoothly cope with traffic and avoid road rage. This is especially important if you use a Bluetooth in your car because it creates an electromagnetic field around you.
4. Play Music. Choose the music for your car that fits the mood of your trip: try classical music when you need to relax and upbeat music if you need to stay alert, but skip the news if you’ve had a hard day at work.
5. Choose the Right Color. In Feng Shui, each color has specific attributes, so when it’s time to get a new car, choose the color that matches your personality or fills a need in your life:
• Red or orange (Fire Element) represents wealth and power.
• Brown, beige, or yellow (Earth Element) represents grounding and balance.
• White or metallic (Metal Element) represents strength and focus.
• Blue or black (Water Element) represents relaxation and comfort.
• Green or teal (Wood Element) represents growth and expansion.
A: Your car connects you to the community around you as you drive around handling the details of your life. However, if your car is out of Feng Shui balance it can make you and your passengers feel out of balance, too. Here are five ways to Feng Shui your car:
1. Clear the Clutter. Remove the clutter and you’ll move forward in your life and career. Clear out those Styrofoam cups and plastic bottles that are rolling around on the floor, the stale gummy bears, and the fast food wrappers. Be sure to check the glove box, trunk, and all those drink holders where stuff accumulates. Make it a practice to treat your vehicle like a room, rather than a moving trash can.
2. Wash Your Car. Wash your car regularly, either by hand or at the car wash, and between washes keep the windows clean. Quickly repair problems like a chipped windshield or squeaky wipers. In Feng Shui windows represent eyes, so if you’re driving with filmy, cracked, or broken windows your vision toward the future is equally cloudy.
3. Drink Water. The Water Element represents a smooth and flowing experience while you drive, so drinking water may even help you smoothly cope with traffic and avoid road rage. This is especially important if you use a Bluetooth in your car because it creates an electromagnetic field around you.
4. Play Music. Choose the music for your car that fits the mood of your trip: try classical music when you need to relax and upbeat music if you need to stay alert, but skip the news if you’ve had a hard day at work.
5. Choose the Right Color. In Feng Shui, each color has specific attributes, so when it’s time to get a new car, choose the color that matches your personality or fills a need in your life:
• Red or orange (Fire Element) represents wealth and power.
• Brown, beige, or yellow (Earth Element) represents grounding and balance.
• White or metallic (Metal Element) represents strength and focus.
• Blue or black (Water Element) represents relaxation and comfort.
• Green or teal (Wood Element) represents growth and expansion.
