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USE THOSE WEEDS
Use the blossoms of red and white clover to cleanse the body. Dandelion greens, considered obnoxious weeds, are tasty in salads. Dandelions are also good for digestion and the liver.

All these guidelines not only show respect for nature, but also decrease the level of disturbance to the energies that originally flowed through the existing environment. If you build a fence around your property, use a wood or stone fence and cover it with vines. Fences are wonderful screens, but by using natural products and plants, you emphasize decoration and the beauty of nature and not exclusivity or isolation.
Honor the Elements
When you are ready to introduce nature into the interior of your home or your workplace, or to add plants to your property, first work out your plans with a compass and draw them onto a copy, or copies, of the vastu purusha mandala. Try not to disturb the harmonious relationship of the elements. But since your climate can dictate the placement of trees and plants on your property, remember that you can always make an appeasement if you upset the harmony of the elements and their deities. The symbolic appeasement can also add an unexpected and attractive dimension to an outdoor setting. See Chapter 9, Appeasing the GodsAppeasing Your Soul.

 
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