When the temperatures start dropping outside not only do I bring in my potted plants to keep them from freezing, I buy plants to make sure I have a strong earth element and plants represent growth. My go-to plant is the hearty geranium. And I select a color based on my particular needs at the time. For the most part, the color meaning of geraniums follows the traditional meanings of flower colors:
- White Geraniums – White geraniums were once believed to repel snakes and were planted near homes or areas where snakes were a problem. They also are thought to promote fertility.
- Red Geraniums – According to Wicca beliefs, a red geranium planted near the door will warn the occupants of approaching strangers by facing the direction of the stranger. They are also considered a protective flower that symbolizes good health.
- Pink Geraniums – Pink geraniums are often used in love spells. I recommend placing them by an entry door so that the energy of love comes in with anyone who passes by.
Winter can be bleak, but using indoor plants can remind us that spring is right around the corner!
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These photos were taken in Costa Rica three years ago on the Fall Equinox and they will always remind me of the power of Mother Earth – and the goddess Gaia. Look at how small I am in the bottom right corner of the giant gorgeous tree.
As our home planet aligns in this perfect harmony and balance on the Equinox, maybe we can recognize that we are as much the tree as it is us, and we are as much our enemies or the people we admire as they are us, we are all just an independent expression of the same soul.
I took this photo on a recent trip to Scotland. This is the furthest left-hand corner, on the first floor, of a hotel that is a converted castle. This room represents the business wealth and prosperity. What a great job! Doesn’t this room look rich? I can tell you first hand it certainly felt rich.
The fundamental principle of Feng Shui is balancing the chi in your home to increase love, abundance, health, and joy. We do this by using the five-element principle of water, wood, fire, earth, and metal. This system is based on the Daoist premise that we are all One, and everything is made up of these five energies. The universe, planets, rivers, mountains, animals, plants and you all consist of these elements to sustain life and to sustain balance.