Many of us are familiar with the famous quote by Henry David Thoreau, or some variation of it: that “most men lead lives of quiet desperation.” Recent studies have also found that the average American has only one true friend or confidante. And how do you feel when your best friend doesn’t consider you their best friend? Said differently: They are your “A List” friend, but you are on their B or C List.
I recently responded to a question on a Feng Shui forum. The person writing me wanted to know how they could get out of their rut, stop procrastinating, and have more energy. I’ve written before about how bad Feng Shui can affect our moods and health, but I first had to point out to this new person that there are different approaches to stimulating motivation and a happier mood. Feng Shui cannot cure every ailment. One should never neglect getting a complete physical exam, addressing diet and exercise, in conjunction with the desire to find some mystical or esoteric solution, such as with Feng Shui.
Depression, especially chronic depression, is not a mental illness per se, but classified usually as a mood disorder. I created a Case Study on the connection between Feng Shui and Mental Illness, geared toward the reader who is already familiar with the Flying Star School of Feng Shui. It sheds new light on what I have discovered over the decades, by interpreting the stars specifically in the category of mental health matters.
Over the years I have had many clients who sought out Feng Shui advice because they were perpetually lonely, depressed, and/or lacked motivation to achieve some of their most basic goals. In extreme situations, people manifest their depression through lack of self-care and that extends to the home. Not everyone who suffers from depression lives in a cluttered mess; in fact, when I’m feeling down I try to distract myself with cleaning and organizing and writing! But that is just me. Others may find it hard to even pick up things left on the floor.
For those who are familiar with the flying star school, I have often seen the 2 star play a role in undermining a person’s mood and mental state when it resides in important areas of the house, such as the bedroom or any area where a person spends a lot of time. The location of a 2 star is determined based on when a house was built and its compass alignment. It’s totally non-obvious.
What can be said about the 2 star, now that it is on the cusp of changing (in 2024), as it begins a more positive cycle? In fact, when the next Period 2 arrives (2064) it will then reign for 20 years as the major “wealth star” and be associated with good health as well. Will another star take over as the Lonely-Sad star?
We already have that manifesting with the 6 star. The nuanced difference is that the 6 star can indicate a person can be powerful and wealthy, but aloof or lonely. And it is very true that powerful, affluent people often wonder if friends in their life are genuine or just hangers-on, so they can be “famous-adjacent” or something like that.
Without any formal training, a person can change their living space in ways which will lighten the mood and it’s very basic and common sense. One needs to make sure their living or work space is not too dark and not cluttered. Completely aside from the fact that a cluttered space is chaotic and undermines a person’s ability to focus and set goals: the cluttered space literally inhibits air flow and ventilation. A stagnant, cramped space can make anyone want to fall asleep.
Of course, it has always been the non-obvious Feng Shui details, which have amazed me. One can live in a very neat, clean and cheerful looking space, but if the non-obvious energies are off, it can still contribute to a person lacking the will to change what they need to change. “Contribute” is the operative word here because we can’t and shouldn’t blame sub-par Feng Shui for all that happens to us.
It is part of the Big Picture, and one of several influences, which is why I also recommend that people get their physical health checked when they feel down in the dumps. Something else could be lurking and it is wise to address all possibilities. In fact, many people don’t get the feng shui results they were hoping for because they are battling other environmental issues which give them “brain fog,” make them feel sad or even succumb to specific illnesses. This can include chronic exposure to high EMF’s, (electromagnetic fields), chemical residue from synthetic materials in the house, and even black mold.
Author: Kartar Diamond
Company: Feng Shui Solutions ®
From the Feng Shui and Health Matters Blog
