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World of divine Vastu Tips for Thanksgiving

hanksgiving is a glorious time of
the year. It began as a day of giving
Tthanks and sacrifice for the blessing
of the harvest and of the preceding year.
Prayers of thanks and special thanks-
giving ceremonies are common among al-
most all religions after harvests and at other
times. Trees are just bursting with color, giv-
ing thanks for life as they prepare to hiber-
nate.
All the colors remind us of how blessed
we are, and how diverse existence is; peo-
ple, animals, the land, buildings, everything
that being on Mother Earth affords us.
Thanksgiving is the start of the winter
holiday season, and the colors, tastes, and
aromas of this festive family holiday are as-
sociated with Positive Energy and all those
things are affected by Vastu Shastra since
it is all about environments (home, work,
travel, mind, body, spirit, etc.).
Always remember that we must balance
Energy of Five Elements of Mother Nature
Consciously because Unconsciously it Man-
ages All of Us. That is, Living in Harmony into your kitchen, where you create health pumpkins and gourds. Orange is a Fire Ele-
with The Earth. and abundance for yourself and your fami- ment color in Vastu Shastra that encourag-
ly all year ’round. A kitchen with good Vas- es conversation, and the fresh veggies and
some useful tips through Healing tu energy looks, feels and smells like great fruit represent good health and longevity.
things are happening. Start by cleaning the Be sure to remove photos of deceased rel-
spaces with Vastu: stove and making sure all the burners work atives or animals from the dining room be-
so positive energy can flow freely. Then give cause these can create health problems if
Thanksgiving Kitchen: Thanksgiving is yourself space by clearing the countertops you dine in their presence.
a great time to bring good Vastu Energy of seldom-used appliances and utensils.

HarmOny all arOund: entertaining guests is associated
Help yourself create a peaceful and with wealth in Vastu shastra, so
harmonious holiday around the family hang a mirror that reflects your
table through Harmonious Seating, Har-
monious Decor and Harmonious Foods. beautifully decorated thanksgiving
The Thanksgiving season is not the time to table, and you will symbolically dou-
eat in front of the TV. The dining room is
considered to be a place of wealth in Vastu ble your wealth. Vastu shastra is all
Shastra, so be sure to use it. about balance, so just be sure to
While using a rectangle or square table,
try to avoid seating your guests near cor- balance lighter foods with a healthy
REWA KUMAR ners, which can cause a feeling of unease dose of colorful, hot foods. that
during the meal. It also helps to use a ta-
Ph.D. (VASTU) blecloth to blunt the edges, or drape live means you can serve “white” foods
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Bring out the good stuff, the china, crystal,
silver, and all the other pieces you have ored plates and bowls.
been ‘saving’.
What are you ‘saving’ them for if not Activate the five senses (sight, sound,
for happy family gatherings? Invite an even taste, touch, and smell): Sight, taste, touch,
number of guests, keeping the lights low, and smell are taken care of by food that is
and decorating with soothing, earthy col- served. Some of the best sounds are prayer
ors like pumpkin, goldenrod, evergreen, and laughter. Use the five elements (Fire,
www.WorldOfDivineVastu.com and chocolate. Use a centerpiece of orange Earth, Air, Water, and Space).
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