Monday 17 March 2008

FENG SHUI AND FRAGRANCE


There are people who believe that certain fragrances and aromas can affect their emotions. Some fragrances are said to be able to excite and others have a calming effect. Some schools of Feng Shui subscribe to the belief that the sense of smell is the one of the most powerful senses and that it directly stimulates the limbic system and quite often triggers the memories of the past. Their practitioners hold on to the concept that pleasant smells usually go hand in hand with good feelings, higher states of well-being and increased awareness.
Flowers, essential scented oils and incense can be used for this fragrance cure. When using the incense as a cure, it is strongly recommended to purchase good quality incense rather then the cheap ones.
When using oils for cures, it is very important to use quality oils, more so then incense. Fragrant oils can improve your health and mood in your surroundings.
Read also the article about Feng Shui and Aromatherapy below:

Always wondered why some people are financially successful? Invite money and success into your life. In Feng Shui aromatherapy it is important to bring the energy of the body into balance with nature, and clarify the mind, body and soul through the five-essence: Fire (Huo), Wood (Mu), Earth (Tu), Water (Shui), and Metal (Jin). The Chinese were using aromatics, or aromatherapy, and dates back to 2,700 BC. So they may have been one of the first cultures to use aromatic plants for good-health, and create harmony and balance and so prosperity.These powerful natural Feng Shui blends are the perfect way to clear and energize your body and home and stimulating the flow of Chi (energy). These flower essences are liquids, which gives an impression of the given flower.First clean your room for the good energy (chi), take a bath or shower, use a compass (lo-p'an) to click on the eight directions (BaGua).North - inspiration, career, success: Geranium - Oil comes from the leaves of the geranium plant. It has a rich sweet rose like aroma. It is said to uplift your spirits and calm your nerves, and associated with the Water Element in Feng Shui.North – east, knowledge, wisdom, education: Grapefruit - Oil comes from the fruit of a grapefruit tree. It has a fresh sweet citrus aroma. It is said to help with depression, headaches, nervous, and associated with the Metal Element in Feng Shui. East - health, family, harmony: Rosemary - Oil comes from an evergreen bush which is very aromatic. This oil is been used to drive away evil spirits. This aroma associated with the Wood Element in Feng Shui.South-east - wealth, abundance, Prosperity: Bergamot - Oil is known for its nicely sweet citrus aroma, and is used for stress, and is said to sharpen your senses to help you think clearly. This aroma associated with the Wood Element in Feng Shui.South - happiness, longevity: Carnation - Oil is a powdery fresh, sweet floral. It is very spring-like. This oil is for protection, or placed in the room of a sick person and associated with the Fire Element in Feng Shui.South-west - relationships, romantic, marriage: Rose Otto - Oil is a rich and floral, sweet and penetrating fragrance. It gives a feeling of well-being and happiness.West - children, creativity: Orange Sweet - Oil the smell just like a freshly peeled orange. This oil is said to be an antidepressant and good for depression, and colds. Aroma associated with the Metal Element.North-west – trade, fatherhood: Ylang Ylang - Oil comes from the flowers of the ylang ylang tree. Has a flowery and delicate aroma, never overpowering. And is used to calm, relax. It is one of the most exotic aromatic oil, so it should be used in small amounts on its own or when blending with other oils. Ylang-ylang oil is used for antidepressant, antiseptic, and aphrodisiac. Aroma associated with the Water Element in Feng Shui.Try to use one essential oil or a blend of different oils in your burner. Experiment with different blends and find the one you like. Putting 5-10 drops of cut oils or 3-5 of pure oil in your oil burner that is enough to remove negative chi from your space and attracting prosperity (wealth, health, success) into your life. Or use a spray bottle with water put 10 -15 drops of your favorite essence and spray into all four corners and the center of the room. This will clear negative energies for both you and the whole room. And when your home is clear of negative energies, you will feel better and attracting money.Aromatherapy is a very important part of Feng Shui. It is used to remove negative chi from your space as well as provide therapy.
Article Feng Shui Aromatherapy by Maureen Le Couvreur
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