Pets can generate wonderful Feng Shui, but did you also know they are
affected by your home's environment? If you live with a furry, feathery
or fuzzy creature, read the following tips. They'll help you and your
friend live in harmony.
Do
Get a pet if you feel
tired, depressed or stuck in a rut. Animals represent fire energy.
Adding fire energy to your life will make you more passionate about
life. If you travel a lot, you can always get a low-maintenance pet,
like an African Dwarf Frog. These aquatic animals can live in a fish
tank and are ideal for putting in your prosperity gua (the far left
corner of your home), where their gentle movement will stimulate new
income
Don't
Neglect your pets. When
you don't feed, bathe and nurture your pet properly, your Feng Shui
will suffer. A fish tank with dirty, stagnant water can result in
financial loss. A
dog with a matted coat may prompt you to get
overlooked for a promotion. An overweight cat may drive away romance.
You may not realize it, but the way you treat people, pets and plants
has a great bearing on your own self-image. Adjust your behavior
accordingly.
Do
Give your pet a special
area that's just for them. Whether it's a cage, bed or cushion, this
will honor your pet in a way that benefits your whole household. Make
sure your pet's area is always clean and well maintained. The best spots
for an animal's perch are the near left corner or the center portion of
the far wall of your home. When you designate a special spot for your
animals, it will be easier to be recognized for your own talents and
contributions.
Don't
Let your pets run wild.
Giving your pets free range goes against the natural order of life. If
you don't assume the master position in your household, people will
constantly take advantage of you in other areas of life. Designate
counters and tabletops as off limits. Don't allow you animals to maul
visitors. Above all, never feed your animals scraps. They will become
shameless beggars and sap your energy.
Do
Put your cat's litter box in
an optimal place. Feng Shui experts are always warning people against
putting the cat box in the relationship and prosperity corners. So where
should you put this necessary piece of equipment? Try the near right
corner, which represents helpful people. By providing your cat with a
clean litter box where he or she feels safe and protected by two
surrounding walls, you'll win their undying devotion. Maintaining a
well-kept litter box will also prompt others to be more compassionate
toward you.
Don't
Let your pets sleep on
your bed. This can put a real damper on your love life and create
intimacy problems for you. Many animal lovers drive romance from their
doors by putting their pets first in all circumstances. When it comes to
relationships, people should come before pets. That doesn't mean you
should get rid of your cat or dog if you meet someone who dislikes
animals. But it does mean that you shouldn't treat your pet like a
substitute lover or child.
Do
Integrate photos of your
animal throughout your home. Putting pictures of your animal in the
center right portion of your home will make them feel like one of the
family. This can be especially helpful when you're introducing a new
animal into your home. Display these pictures in natural wood frames so
that you will boost your pet's natural fire energy.
Don't
Go
overboard with pets. Assess your living space before adding more
animals. Having tons of cats in a tiny apartment isn't good for you or
the animals. Too many pets can be symbolic of a person who is avoiding
human relationships. This can cause real problems spiritually,
physically and emotionally. If you really want to devote yourself to
animal welfare, keep a reasonable amount of pets and volunteer at your
local shelter.
Do
Make allowances for your
pet's idiosyncrasies. All animals -- humans included -- have strange
quirks. Some cats prefer drinking out of a faucet rather than a water
bowl. A dog can develop passionate attachment for a particular toy. In
cases like these, there will come a time when you have to decide whether
it's worth breaking the animal's spirit. Leaving the faucet dripping or
stocking up on a hefty supply of Blue Pro Penn racquetballs may be
preferable than forcing a change.
Don't
Be afraid to let animals
into your life. Often, people who lost a pet as a child avoid getting
another. The fact is that animals are a tremendous source of joy. By
adopting one, you'll make a loving connection with another living being.
There's no better way to experience good Feng Shui. So do some research
into your ideal animal, talk to a responsible pet owner about the pros
and cons, and adopt a friend from your animal shelter. You won't regret
it.