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NorthwestAir
The northwest is the realm of the element of air. For privacy in this quadrant, add a hedge of beech that you prune so that it is low and dense. You can also use an unpruned hedge of yew, which spreads out and assumes its naturally appealing shape.
Put a leafy tree, such as a maple, in this quadrant, where the shimmering leaves move with the air and also honor the cycle of life with their seasonal changes.
Surround the base of any tree with flowers that bloom before the onset of new leaves, such as tulips, crocus, narcissus. Blend in a flowering ground cover, such as violets and lilies-of-the-valley, which do well in the shade that comes with the thick new maple leaves.
Sacred CenterSpace
It may be impossible to keep the center of a property empty. The plot may be too small. So honor the element of space and the region of Brahma with a container of holy basil at the foot of your home or your workspace. Or put a welcoming sign, such as AUM, on the front entrance door. This is the primordial word that set creation in motion. For other appeasements, refer to Chapter 9, Appease the GodsAppease Your Soul.
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