Autumn has crept upon us, the leaves are turning beautiful shades of red and gold, there is a crispness in the air and our thoughts turn to warmth and comfort. It is my favourite season, mainly because I love the darker evenings which means lots of candles and lights.

I never use harsh lighting, I favour many smaller lamps dotted around rather than overhead bright lights or spotlights. I always choose my light bulbs and lamps carefully. For softer yin lighting I use a low watt pearl bulb and make sure I have a good shade to diffuse the light. 

Dark corners always need illuminating so look for small spotlights/lamps that you can place on the floor. You can buy stick on spotlights that are battery powered quite cheaply. To camoflage the lights I normally place them behind large plants, this will give subtle lighting that will not only reflect the colour of the wall but will also make the plant look great.

I am not a fan of fluorescent lighting, it is associated with headache, eye-strain, eye irritation and fatigue. If you have this type of lighting in your home or workplace make sure there is a diffuser covering the tube to soften the effect and change the tube immediately should it become faulty.  

The Illumination/recognition/fame area of the Bagua can be found in the south.  To encourage vibrant chi energy I have an up-lighter lamp which is placed to reflect light onto my feng shui certificates.  If you desire more recognition in school/college/work then place certificates or references in this sector. Make sure they are displayed “proudly” for optimum results.

Always take care with candles and lamps especially if you have small children.