Did you know you could feng shui your car? Feng Shui is the art of
harmonious object placement but is also about living a life in harmony. You car like your home or office, is where you spend a lot of time. It will affect your chi (energy). How? If its cluttered, dirty, not working well, you don’t feel as productive. It is not a pleasure to drive that automobile, meaning not a pleasure to go through life.
Cars represent our vehicle through life so Love it!
Just like our bodies and our homes, we must maintain our vehicles. Do we ride through life in comfort and high performance or in depressing, low energy ways?
I had to revisit this myself this past week. I know this feng shui rule about cars so I do my best to maintain my small SUV. I get regular check-ups for oil, filter, fluids, plugs, battery, tires, etc. If they find anything else, I repair it. I have been on a maintenance plan all of 2012 with a shop in Austin, Texas. The owners of the shop are nice guys who know their stuff so I felt confident my car was in good condition.
A couple of days ago I drove to see a client and when driving home after my consultation about 7pm, I noticed my car starting to make a lot of noise, then it slowed down as I was driving on the freeway. As I started to accelerate, it slowed down even more making a louder noise. I started to make my way to an exit to get some gas I also needed and to check out the problem. As I began to move to the right lane, smoke started coming out of the hood. I knew that was a very bad sign. I made my way to the right side of the freeway off the lane, put my hazard lights on and called Roadside Assistance. I knew I was not going to open a smoking hood. They said it would be about 45 min. So here I am, a female, stranded on the freeway, in the dark, waiting for a stranger to come hook my car up to a truck. I called friends who advised me to get out of the car and wait away from it as I might be hit by freeway traffic. They watch more television than I do, so I took their advice.
Once the tow truck arrived, it was minutes to get me hooked up and then a short distance to a repair shop near my home. I had to leave it overnight since it was after hours. I was lucky to find a friend who could pick me up. She drove me home.
Next morning I had to call the auto place to tell them about my car and make arrangements for a rental car since I still had to travel to work.
After a few hours, the auto place called me back to say they could not fix my SUV as the problem was within the engine. They recommended a good engine shop. My insurance paid for the tow to the next shop. I had my friend take me to get a rental while the tow truck was taking my SUV to the second shop. This all happened effortlessly. I was grateful.
Once it arrived at engine shop they could not have an answer for me for a couple of hours so I was anxious waiting. I called back and they said as far as they could tell without really getting into the car fully, my engine was going to need “major surgery”, running over $1500.00! A couple of days after that I get a call that I also need a new radiator. So, as of this writing, I am still not sure of what my final costs will be plus the many days of renting a car.
My first thoughts as all this was happening was, “all those mechanics servicing my car all year, couldn’t have detected a leak or problem which would have prevented this. This is why I had it maintained all year”? Apparently, my car was low on coolant and it destroyed some engine parts and radiator. Now my coolant levels had been checked a few days before and were fine. I had no sensors in my car to warn me of this problem.
After some frustration at the problem and disappointment in the repair people who had previously worked on my car, I came to some realizations…
While this is more expense than I need or want right now, I see this as further maintaining my life. Why is it that some people who lead a healthy lifestyle, excercise, eat right, are spiritual and happy, end up with cancer? Life happens. My car is not new just as some bodies are not. They need constant care and maintenance. Gratitude is also important when thing don’t go your way. Whatever repairs I have will still be less than purchasing a new car. By maintaining your vehicle on a regular basis and unexpectedly, says you are investing in your life. You are optimizing it, making it work better, more efficiently. Yes, it might cost some money, but worth it in the long run.
Some things to consider about your car and enhancing your Feng Shui:
1)Keep your car uncluttered. Clutter is stagnation and will slow down your
results in life. Keep same colored bins for good flow in your trunk for items you need to transport. Monitor your glove box too. Store only the most important papers like your car insurance, important phone numbers like roadside assistance, good mechanic, and maintenance records. Keep copies at home.
2)Keep your car Clean. Wash it often. Keep windows and glass clear. If dusty or dirty, you can’t see well. Windows are the eyes of the people. What are you not seeing clearly in your life?
3)Keep your car maintained. Get regular tune-ups, check tire pressure. You need to be safe. It shows you care about yourself.
3)Hang a 20mm round faceted crystal on red string on your rear view mirror for protection. Place an intention with it for safe driving for you and your passengers. Crystal is to ground energy and red is for protection. (A Black Hat Sect Feng Shui Cure). One of my teachers did this years ago and was in a bad car accident. Her car was totaled after someone hit her. She was unharmed with not even a scratch on her. Ever since then I have had a crystal hanging in my rear view mirror. At least once a week I charge it with a new Intention. I place my hand on it and say, ” Protect me and my vehicle”. Use whatever works for you.
5)Place some coins or money in your glove compartment or side door to remind you that you always have money. If you spend it, replenish. You can always take it out if getting your car repaired or washed. If its a few dollars, you might give it to the attendant washing your car as a tip. Its good feng shui!
6)Keep a spare key of your car in your purse or wallet and at home. If you get locked out, you might not have to call a locksmith. It is like being locked out of your home. Somewhere there is a block. Maybe you just need to slow down and take some time to regroup or organize your life a bit.
7) Choose a good car color based on your birth year. Chinese animal has an element. Fire Monkey for example would be the color red. You can also choose the color that enhances the element. Green is wood element. Wood feeds fire. So if you are a Fire Element, you could drive a red or a green car. You can also use your Kua number and its element. Google Kua number and you can find out your element and color. This way you are in harmony with your car just like when you wear clothes that suit you, you feel great.
Feng Shui is based on the flow of energy (chi). Everything is made of energy, including our thoughts. See yourself driving safely on your trips, having your car run smoothly. Play calming music in the car (not so calming as to put you to sleep), energize it with aroma therapy spray like Eucalyptus or if stressed, Lavender.
See all car issues as things you need to maintain in your life. Get them fixed and you will life will continue to run smoothly.
Safe Driving out There!
Belinda Mendoza
Certifed Feng Shui Consultant
Design For Energy
512/740-1251
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