Fun With Feng Shui (Part IV)

I asked Sandi Powers, Feng Shui Consultant, this question:

I have a desk at home, which I bought at a yard sale.  How can I set it up to help me be productive?

Here is her answer:


1.       First clear the old energy of the desk with intention by placing your crystal on the desk for a day or so or by burning sage and clearing the negative energy that might be on the desk.
Please wash or polish the desk, learning to love its flaws. Nothing is perfect and a second hand desk is a great way to remind us of that.  Love the imperfection in everything , keeps us  humble.
2.       We need to consider the desk top’s space as we would a room.  Placing your computer/books  in the center of your workspace. This is career and life path. Right now studying law is your career. 
3.       Assuming the computer is in the center of your desk the area behind it at the back of your desk is your area of Fame and Reputation.  Fire energy.  Passion. If at all possible put your light here. If not possible place a plant in a red/blue /green pot/container. Obviously keep it alive with love and water and hopefully some sunlight. If  living plants are not your “thing” a photo or figurine of an animal, something alive.
4.       Again we need to address the area to the direct left, Knowledge and Self-Cultivation. Yellows, earth tones , pottery, shells, natural items.  Square coaster for your  pottery coffee/tea  cup would fit nicely here. (wash after use ---no dirty dead energy in  your knowledge space)  Also a candle or mountain picture will keep you grounded and open to learning. A simple sea shell or sea rock will keep that area grounded and open for learning. Just recall the expanse of the ocean…so much to learn.
5.       The area to your direct right is Travel and Helpful people.  Anything metal, brass, gold, sliver, circular objects, natural objects…crystals or a paperweight. Also, anything that might remind you of a special teacher or mentor ….a favorite quote, book. 
6.       As always, keep the space organized as best as you can. When we see disorganization, we pick up that stressful, negative, overwhelming energy on a subconscious level. Even if being messy is what you consider to be the way you are, it has a subtle effect on your subconscious…try to focus and stay organized, not always easy , but making the effort is the good energy you want to create around you.

Note from Rachel:  Here's how I made over my desk per Sandi's suggestions. Yellow candle and sea stones on the left; computer in the center; light, plant in a red container, and bird figurine behind the computer; favorite books representing Helpful People on the right (look familiar?).