In the northern hemisphere we are coming closer to spring. And for this editor it will not be soon enough. We have had months of snow and ice and rain, followed by more snow and ice and rain. The bleak winter is bound to end sooner or later and we will welcome the new sprouts and colors of spring. Green of various shades represent the growing season. First the pale greens or chartreuse greens of budding leaves, early spring flowers and the slim blades of new grass. These are followed by the darker robust greens of late spring and summer.

In the bagua look for the color green represented by the Zhen trigram in the East and the Xun trigram in the Southeast. These are areas of your home or office where the color green is at home. Zhen represents early spring so use the lighter shades of green here and save the darker shade for Xun sections of your home.

Green calls to mind growing things and good health. It can be a cheery color that brightens our mood. It lifts us up just as a growing plants rises towards the sun. So if you have been feeling down and are prone to SAD (seasonal affective disorder) why not add a new plant to your windowsill. You might choose a flowering plant such as a daffodil which is always associated with spring. Or try a hyacinth with a lovely scent. Or perhaps a leafy green plant such as a pothos more suits your style. They have the added benefit of cleaning the air in addition to looking great.Or how about a lucky bamboo plant?

Start thinking about changing your decor to bring on the spring. I am not talking about major changes, as in feng shui neutral backdrops are most appropriate. Think accents. Pillows, throws, favorite photos of spring flowers or scenes, a change of art work can all change your mood. How about a nice big bowl of Granny Smith apples on the dining room table? The perfect color for early spring.