Saturday, January 22, 2011
Feng Shui holds fast that certain rules need to be adhered to
whenever anyone decides to renovate a home. During these days of
foreclosures and falling real estate prices we're seeing more renovation
of existing spaces then of occupants actually moving into another
space. Renovations, however, can impact your luck in both positive and
negative ways. The thought behind this is that any renovation can
possibly disturb the equilibrium and the 'luck' inherent in the original
home. Therefore, you need to address how best to maintain a sense of
balance while building additions or making repairs.According to this
modality, each New Year holds a separate set of recommendations for the
renovation. For 2011 the suggestions are as follows:
Firstly, let's look
at the Grand Duke Jupiter from a Flying Star (one of the seven schools
of Feng Shui) perspective. This Grand Duke will reside in the East in
2011 and should not be disturbed. Doing so could bring bad luck, loss,
illness or misfortune. Don't renovate anything in the east this year if
you can help it. You can put an image of the Feng Shui Pi Yao in this
same direction to appease the Grand Duke and get back in his good
graces! You shouldn't disturb something called The Three Killings
either. This year the Three Killings are murdering in the west of your
home, so you should be careful with any digging, cutting or renovation
planned for this direction of your space. But ameliorate this potential
misfortune by displaying an image of the Three Tiger Deities in this
same directional space. Lastly, the mischievous Five Yellow is also
taking up real estate in the east in 2011, looking to make some mayhem
with the cranky Grand Duke. To subdue this affliction you can place an
image of the Tree of Life in this same space.
By Ellen Whitehurst for Astrology.com
Consider Your Karma -- Now!
https://www.care2.com/greenliving/astrology/feng-shui/2011-01-22/
Chinese Tiger Symbolism
In Chinese iconography, tigers are used to stand for the cardinal
directions:
White Tiger represents the earth, the West and so, the afterlife.
Blue Tiger represents the East, fertility and vegetation.
Red Tiger represents the South and fire.
Black Tiger represents the North and winter.
Yellow Tiger represents the sun at the centre.
Among the Chinese 12 symbols of sovereignty, there is a pair of bronze
sacrificial cups. They stand for filial piety towards father and mother;
one features a tiger to symbolize strength and the other, a
monkey for cleverness.
Among the 12
animals of the Chinese calendar, the tiger is not only noted for strength but
also for courage and perseverance.
- Tiger forms in gung fu include black tiger, winter tiger, Imperial [scroll down, look
left.]
Chinese deities riding tigers include Chang Tao-ling, the
Taoist Immortal who is also the god of wealth and hence, of gamblers. The goddess of the wind
also has a tiger as her mount.
The constellation Westerners know as Orion is seen as only part of the constellation known to Chinese as the White Tiger.