One can place certain fragrances in a particular area of a home or office to create additional benefits.
by Joy Abrams —
For centuries, people have worn perfumed water and oils to entice, set or even change a mood. Men and women still do this today. Such aromas are not only pleasant to smell, but also can enhance passion, creativity and calmness.
Feng shui can incorporate aromatherapy with pleasing results. One can place certain fragrances in a particular area of a home or office to create additional benefits.
A popular way to use aromatherapy is with essential oils — either in a simmering pot or with aroma rings that are placed around a standard light bulb. Incense sticks also can be used.
The benefits of aromatherapy can be taken outdoors, too. Fill a clay pot with soil and small pebbles, add two incense sticks and let the aroma filter the air.
Uses for aromatherapy
- Encourage prosperity with the use of patchouli
- Ensure your reputation with clove
- Keep love flowing with rose and vanilla
- Enhance your health with bergamot
- Create balance with oak moss and angelica
- Boost creativity with Neroli
- Help self-knowledge with frankincense
- Highlight ambition with orange and cedar
- Attract helpful people with tuberose
Joy Abrams, M.A., FSII, is an author, feng shui and yoga master, and empowerment specialist who served on the board and teaching faculty of the Feng Shui Institute International. 602-791-5223, www.aaafengshuiandyoga.com or www.empowermentwithjoy.com.
Reprinted from AzNetNews, Volume 28, Number 2, Apr/May 2009.
March 5, 2012
Creativity, Essential oils, Feng shui, Goals, Healing, Self-improvement