In doing my research for my feng shui adventure, I ran across a chart that shows what characteristics are of Yin and which are of Yang and if you have too much of either one then...well, I know this is another side trip but Feng Shui for me seems like a whole series of side trips so taking that into consideration, I really like this one and want to share it with you.
First you need to find your attributes on the Yang and Yin charts so I will enter them here. (From the book Feng Shui Chic)
No one is entirely yin or yang, but at any given point in time you have a predominant energy in your body.
Start with how you are right now. Check the attributes in each list that describe you in the present moment and count up the score.
| YANG | YIN |
| LIGHT | HEAVY |
| CONFIDENT | SENSITIVE |
| ENTHUSIASTIC | GENTLE |
| LOGICAL | IMAGINATIVE |
| OUTGOING | INTROSPECTIVE |
| STRONG | SOFT |
| DIRECT, FOCUSED | NURTURING |
| QUICK MOVEMENTS | SLOW MOVEMENTS |
| EXUBERANT | QUIET |
| MENTAL, INTELLECTUAL | PHYSICALLY ORIENTED |
| VALUE DECISIVENESS & CHANGE | VALUE COMFORT & SAFETY |
| TOO MUCH YANG | TOO MUCH YIN |
| FEEL HYPERACTIVE | GET DEPRESSED OFTEN |
| DO NOT EXPRESS EMOTIONS EASILY | CRY FREQUENTLY |
| ENERGETIC AND ACTIVE | GAIN WEIGHT EASILY |
| ALWAYS THINKING ABOUT THE FUTURE | DWELL IN THE PAST |
| NOT PRACTICAL ENOUGH | FEELINGS OF HOPELESSNESS |
| WANDER THROUGH LIFE | TEND TO CONTROL OTHERS |
| HAVE A HARD TIME STAYING HOME | DO NOT WANT TO LEAVE THE HOUSE |
| THROW EVERYTHING AWAY | HOLD ON TO THINGS TOO LONG |
Now believe it or not, there are actually adjustments you can make in your homes decor to balance your Yin Yang or energy. Isn't this great? I know how to cheer myself and my clients up but did not realize that we could use Feng Shui ensuring a successful transition.
Very briefly, you can change the following if you have too much Yang:
- Shapes - include curved or flowing shapes. You can replace a wood cocktail table for a curvy wicker one.
- Colors - tone it down. Black is the most Yin color...deep dark colors are good too. Stay away from white walls.
- Furnishings - soften and absorb. Minimize mirrors, increase your upholstered furniture, reduce your wood.
- Lighting - think soft. Install dimmer switches, use full window coverings and add downward lamp lighting.
- Windows and floor treatments - think rich and full. Change wood shutters to draperies. Cover hard flooring with plush rugs.
- Density and size - full it up. Lots of furniture and a heavy armoire or chest increase Yin energy. Cover light colored counter tops with potted plants in the corners.
If you have too much Yin:
- Shapes - straighten up. Add tall vertical lines like bamboo sticks, plants, vertical stripes.
- Colors - turn on the heat. Add some bright color to your spaces like a red bowl on your table, bright bed sheets, bold art, colored candles
- Furnishings - be firm. Get your stuff off the floor like baskets, magazine racks, plants. You want firmness like wood arms on your upholstered chairs.
- Lighting - go natural. Use natural light as much as possible. Light up your dark rooms with bright track lighting, use halogens that send light upward instead of downward.
- Windows & floor treatments - think open and clean. Replace fabric window coverings with wood shutters or blinds. Expose all your hard surfaces and keep rugs to an absolute minimum. Surround yourself with shinny surfaces
- Density and size - lighten up. Clear pathways, use lightweight furniture, and keep the scale small. Keep your counters clear.
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