The Chi of Water

Nature Adventures By Minnie Kansman (Oct, 2018)

Earth Chi, which is that life force which flows along the surface of the earth, is greatly affected by the waters of our planet. From trickling streams to raging waterfalls, water dances over planet earth in a variety of ways.

In Feng Shui the color representing water is black and the very dark navy blues. Round freeform shapes and curving lines symbolize water in our environments, as well as, of course, the actual element of water. When studying the Five Element System in Feng Shui, we learn water is divided into two distinct categories, moving water and still water. Let us discuss moving water first. Too little water movement, like that in a shallow pool, does not provide enough Chi to sustain us. Dirty, slow-moving water lacks balanced levels of oxygen and slows down even more with the growth of algae and other plant life to become stagnant. On the other hand, fast-moving water can be violent and dangerous, like a stormy ocean side or the severe flooding that seems to be happening more often on our planet.

Mountain Stream

The ideal flow of water to sustain and support living beings would be a meandering river that is self-cleaning and flowing with enough movement to keep it well oxygenated. Its banks would be easy to gather water from and for wildlife to drink from.

Glacier River

In Feng Shui, the Water element also corresponds to the Career area of our home and life. It is often described as our Life’s Journey. When our Career is flowing well, we have just enough work to keep us engaged and inspired. Too little and we become bored, too much and it is like the raging river below that gives us no time or space to catch our breath.

The opposite Chi quality of water is still water. In Feng Shui still water also symbolizes the stillness of our minds. This is the type of water you would like to have an abundance of. A large calm lake at sunrise is the perfect depiction of the peaceful energy of still water. This speaks to our depth of meditation practice and personal inner growth.

Lily Lake

Flow

Be as water is

Without friction

Flow around the edges of those within your path

Surround within your ever moving depths those who come to rest there.

Enfold them while never for a moment hold on.

Accept whatever distance others are moved within your flow

Be with them gently

As far as they will allow your strength to take them

And fill with your own being

The remaining space when they are left behind.

When dropping down life’s rapids

Froth and bubble if you must

Knowing that one of you now many

Will just as many times be one again.

And when you have gone as far as you can go

Quietly await your next beginning ✦

Minnie Kansman is a certified Master Feng Shui Consultant and Educator and Nature and Forest Therapy Guide, she assists others with Feng Shui, Sacred Space Clearing, and Nature Spirit Connection. She is author of Spirit Gardens: Rekindling our Nature Connection, and Missing Nana: Lessons from the Nature Spirits, a playful children’s story about the afterlife based on love. Join Minnie for her Nature Connections live stream the fourth Wed. of the month at 4 pm ET, and contact her for Feng Shui Consultations and Space Clearing Ceremonies. Check her website for a Forest Therapy walk near you. www.minniekansman.com | ecobalance99@gmail.com | fb: minniekansman99 | fb: Nature Connections with Minnie Kansman