The holidays are a wonderful time of year to incorporate into your seasonal decorating. These holy days, whatever your tradition may be, are very much tied to the renewal of light in the world. Light reflects the fire element in Feng Shui, and the traditional Christmas tree, Hanukkah Menorah, and candles are just some of the objects can be used as Feng Shui tools to uplift the home.

The Feng Shui area for Fame is the center of the far wall of the space. That is, the back center wall of the entire home, or any particular room, as you stand in the doorway. The Fame area represents the energy of how you wish to be seen by others, your reputation, and recognition of who you are.

The Fame area is the Feng Shui home of the element of fire. Here are a few suggestions for placement in this area:

Color. Red is the color of Fire in Feng Shui. Red lights and ornaments, red candles, poinsettias, Santa, holly berries, and the like will bring in the Chi of fire.

Shape. The elemental shape of fire is triangular. Christmas evergreen trees have a wonderful triangular/fire shape, as do treetop stars. The Menorah brings this shape to the home. Santa’s red hat is triangular. Let your imagination go!

Fire. Nothing beats the actual element of fire. This is as simple as lighting the fire in your fireplace or woodstove. The ceremonial lighting of candles is a powerful symbolic act. Lights are representative of the fire element as well.

The Winter Solstice marks the time when the Sun begins its rebirth. The Sun, our planetary fire, can be honored with candles and solar images in the Fame area. It can also be a seeding of our internal fire and spiritual rebirth. Whatever your reason for celebration, use the fire of the season to increase your energy for a bright New Year. May you enjoy many blessings through the holidays and 2004.

Note: Be careful with flame. Always be conscious of flammable materials near hot lights and open flames. And, energetically, if you are already known to be hot-tempered, too much fire can be too much of a good thing--use moderation.

Much of the above is a reprint of Chris’ traditional holiday article. All rights reserved. Chris Blanchard can be reached at (530) 550-1118.

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