Environment

Simple Solutions for an Abundance of Yang Energy Around a Structure

When the balance of energy around a structure is too yang it needs to be tempered by yin energy additions, especially water. Try some of these solutions to help create the harmony of both energies.

• Add water features (such as a pond) to the landscape

• Include a birdbath or fountain in the landscape

• Include a lawn in your landscape

• Plant shade trees that protect from direct afternoon sunlight

• Plant flowers that bloom in blues and lilacs

• Avoid using white, red and orange in the garden

• Use shade screens on windows that receive direct afternoon sun

• Paint your door blue or gray

• In extreme cases of excessive yang energy, such as living

  beneath an electrical transformer or power line, the exterior of the

  house should be painted blue or gray

• Paint fences or railing black or another strong yin color

Simple Solutions for an Abundance of Yang Energy In a Room or Structure

To create a harmony in a room that is flooded with yang energy, incorporate yin energy through water, color and gentle sound. Try some of these simple solutions.

• Incorporate water features (such as miniature fountains, waterfalls or aquariums) throughout the structure

• Paint your interior walls with cool, muted colors, such as blue or gray

• Use window treatments that reduce direct sunlight

• Use window treatments in yin colors

• Use cool colored accessories

• Keep living plants in the room or structure

• Avoid excessive noise, such as a loud television or radio

• Avoid using red or other strong yang colors in the decor