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Feng Shui and Winter Solstice

By: Shelly Constantz
Friday, December 21, 2007 2:32 PM

I wanted to share a tip I recieved in an email today.  As we wind down 2007, prepare for the Holidays, and look forward to 2008... here are some things you can be doing at home;



Today is Winter Solstice, a time that marks the longest day of the year. On this day we recognize that the dead of winter has passed and we now await the return of the light into our lives and into our celebrations. In order to take best advantage of the energies of this day, you should make sure that your holiday decorations include the following: a bit of mistletoe (for eternal love), evergreens (for longevity and strength), rosemary (for lifted mood and spirits) and, holly (hung around the house during this season to promote and invite tremendous luck!) In fact, tradition tells us that if gather nine holly leaves and wrap them in a white cloth with nine knots tying the loose ends and then you put this under you pillow that your dreams will come true! Now, there's a HUGE gift from Mother Nature! Enjoy!
Warm Regards,
Ellen Whitehurst

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Mary Welch
Member Since '04

Mary Welch said:

Oh Shelly, I went shopping yesterday, all day by the way, and I could have sworn THAT was the longest day of the year. So today is? Ok, I can see I need to pace myself now. Thanks for the tips.

December 21, 2007 10:46 AM
Cathy  Clark
Member Since '06

Cathy Clark said:

My only question:  If someone I really don't like is underneath the mistletoe, all puckered up, am I obligated?

December 21, 2007 1:09 PM
Cindy Hartman
Member Since '05

Cindy Hartman said:

Hi Shelly!

Okay...I think that this day (actually this year it's Dec 22 at 1:08am) the winter solstice is the "shortest" day of the year, and the night is the longest.  Of course, my disclaimer is as follows:  "I am NOT a scientist!...or a home inspector...or an appraiser...or a tax advisor etc. " :)

But the reason I remember it being the shortest day of the year, is because I always look forward to the next day when the days begin to get longer!  Love it love it love it!

Let me know if I'm mistaken - Science class was 30 +years ago...

Cindy

December 21, 2007 2:24 PM
Shelly  Constantz
Member Since '07

Shelly Constantz said:

We will have to talk to Ellen Whitehurst.  it appears that on this day, her calendar goes for 24 and a quarter hours, making it the longest FULL day of the year.  and her calendar no longer uses leap years.  Efficient, huh?  LOL

Shelly

December 21, 2007 2:55 PM
Cindy Hartman
Member Since '05

Cindy Hartman said:

Well honestly Shelly, this is all greek to me.  

All I can say is, I'll be glad when the winter is over, and I can go barefoot again (NOT that I'm not barefoot right now...)

Cindy

December 21, 2007 3:16 PM
Mary Welch
Member Since '04

Mary Welch said:

No, indeed yesterday was a mighty long day, I'm with Ellen, she was prob at the same mall as I was.

Cathy....yes. We must all bear our burdens.

December 21, 2007 3:16 PM
Cathy  Clark
Member Since '06

Cathy Clark said:

Ellen can keep her calendar.  Is it Friday yet?

December 21, 2007 3:16 PM
Candice A Donofrio
Member Since '07

Candice A Donofrio said:

Gee, I remember hearing a bit about this on the radio Wednesday . . . there's this weird show with this crazy chick . . .  ;)

TGIF IAWTP

December 21, 2007 5:49 PM
Craig Barrett
Member Since '07

Craig Barrett said:

I still think it's the shortest day of the year. lol

December 21, 2007 8:13 PM
Shelly  Constantz
Member Since '07

Shelly Constantz said:

how do you guys figure that?  all days of the year are 24 hours.  This day (according to Ellen) must be more than 24 hours... How else could it be the longest day of the year?  Sheeesh... do I have to spell it out for you?  ; )

shelly

December 21, 2007 8:27 PM
Craig Barrett
Member Since '07

Craig Barrett said:

It's the shortest day, night time doesn't count.

December 21, 2007 9:03 PM
Candice A Donofrio
Member Since '07

Candice A Donofrio said:

Okay, now . . . no making sense allowed, Craig! ;)

December 22, 2007 8:19 AM
Candice A Donofrio
Member Since '07

Candice A Donofrio said:

[Cathy sez: If someone I really don't like is underneath the mistletoe, all puckered up, am I obligated?]

Yes, but you don't have to offer your lips! (heh heh heh)

[Cindy sez:this year it's Dec 22 at 1:08am]

EST.

Still the 21st on the West Coast! :)

December 22, 2007 10:20 AM
Cindy Hartman
Member Since '05

Cindy Hartman said:

I completely forgot about the West Coast!  

Now how the heck could that happen?

Actually, must have forgotten about everywhere else...shows I need to take stock a little about how small my "world" is and get out there a little more -  

New Year's Resolution material?

December 22, 2007 2:39 PM
Candice A Donofrio
Member Since '07

Candice A Donofrio said:

[Cindy sez: New Year's Resolution material?]

LOL! Mine's to take over the world, same as last year . . . :)

December 22, 2007 10:18 PM
Shelly  Constantz
Member Since '07

Shelly Constantz said:

Candice you accomplished that goal.  You need to set your sites higher this year.... take over the Universe!!  Now that's a goal you can sink your teeth into.

Shelly

December 23, 2007 9:25 PM

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