TABLE OF CONTENTS Light is the primary source of energy, and the human being has a tremendous need for light in order to function effectively. How often does someone enter a room and turn on the lights, regardless of the time of day? Because most of our interior spaces are yin and lacking in energy, lighting is an extremely strong and vital form of yang energy that can help bring a space into balance.
Light can be very warming, cheery, and enabling. When we do not have enough light, we strain to see and immediately feel tense. A well-lit environment is a pleasant place to be, as well as a space where we can function more effectively and easily. Adding lamps, especially in an office environment that is lit primarily from the ceiling, can dramatically affect the energy and warmth of a room.
In traditional Feng Shui, the lack of light is considered to have a negative effect on virtually every aspect of life. For instance, if a home is too dark, the occupants may have problems with money. This is especially true if the entry is dark. When you think about the way in which light makes it easier for us to function, it is easy to understand that the lack of light may very well impede our ability to maximize our income. In effect, the lack of light shuts us down on many levels, just as if we were preparing to go to sleep, even when we are trying...
