I have not posted for quite some while, but have been around the site reading from time to time.
Recently I have been trying to utilize Feng Shui more around my space. I had done little things around the space at first, but I really have been trying to utilize it with Magic recently, as I have been reading about Eastern Cultures, spirituality and practice. Mostly Japanese Zen, which led me to read on Japanese magical practices.
Therefore as of late I have been trying to incorporate A touch of Feng Shui usage, as well as trying to Incorporate usage of the Chinese Five Elements, rather than the uses of Fire, Water, Earth, Air, many use already.
I have worked on more than a few different altars lately trying things out, and seeing what I can come up with. Some are designated for certain purposes and intents, while others are simply for ordinary work. Still there are others that are more for Feng shui enhancement itself. Some are not even entire altars, but attempts at Feng Shui enhancements that are incorporated into the whole of an already placed altar.
I only plan on sharing two images of a couple here today, though there are more, and perhaps at a later date share others.
So to it: This idea actually came to me from an image a member had shared in a thread here already. It is a simple candle with a wrap around necklace, and a small statue set up.
Mine of course is slightly different but still utilizes the candle and necklace idea.
In the center is a tea light candle (Fire) placed in the center of a clear glass decorative plate, the candle did not come out too visible in the photo but it is there, around the candle is placed a string of light pink rosary beads, surrounding both the candle and rosaries is a simple butterfly pendant choker necklace (one of my favorites), placed atop the rosary beads near the bottom of the candle are two angel pins (Metal)- one gold- the other a light pearl color- among the rosary in the center I've placed two stones (Earth) an amethyst, and clear quartz. To bottom left semi outside the circle is placed a square purple bead with twine, upper right near the cross within the circle I've placed a small brown bead. Upper left placed semi out of circle is a piece of beach collected drift wood (Wood) And finally- hope this is visible enough- around the edging of the plate around the circle I've sprinkled homemade Holy Water in droplets (Water).
The Five Chinese Elements are: Fire, Metal, Earth, Wood, Water.
They do not use Air as an Element.
And finally here the last photo for this evening is a small Ancestral Altar, dedicated to Ancestors, passed relatives, friends, etc.
This is set up on an Eastern wall, The East is the direction of the Element Wood. The color representing this Element is Green. I made this Altar without Feng Shui in mind and only added a small Feng Shui enhancement. I hung a knick knack wooden bench to a wall, I made a small pillow out of kerchief material I had featuring a rose, I placed two sea shells a top the pillow, a small incense burner in the middle of the bench and another larger sea shell off to the other side. I added a wall art photo of a rose and two keys above the bench, and attached a large key with keyring on the bottom rail of the bench. Placed to either side of the Ancestral Altar I hung up two tea-light scones and placed white tea lights atop those. The final touch here was the added Feng Shui Enhancement to represent the Element Wood. I added a small Green lavender sapling atop of the sea shells placed as simply and as out of the way of the incense burner as I possibly could manage.
So there are a couple of the altars I have been working on, hope you guys enjoy viewing them.
Any thoughts, comments, or ideas for enhancement are appreciated.
Thank you.
