Does Feng Shui resonate with ultraviolet?
In feng shui we always ask ‘what does it mean?’ And how it works?’ Is there a reason, we ask, why Pantone added the number when declaring Ultra Violet 18-3838 as the color of the year for 2018? Chinese numerology and feng shui would of course appreciate this because ‘eight’ is one of your most auspicious numbers.
Violet is the color at the end of the visible spectrum of light with a wavelength of approximately 380 to 450 nanometers. Defining the prefix ‘ultra’ as ‘extreme’ or ‘beyond’ would therefore make ‘ultraviolet’ invisible according to Wikipedia. Pantone explains that “Ultra Violet is a dramatically provocative and thoughtful shade of purple that communicates originality, ingenuity and visionary thinking that points to the future. In other words, Ultra Violet is futuristic and full of promise.
Singer Prince and other artists have highlighted ultraviolet hues as expressions of individuality and creativity. Ultra Violet, Pantone explains, evokes mindfulness, spirituality, creativity, experimentation, and nonconformity. Pantone suggests that Ultra Violet offers higher ground for those seeking refuge from today’s overstimulated world.
Not to be confused with purple, purple is a single spectrum color while purple is a dual spectrum color as it has much more red in it. Violet is predominantly blue and ultraviolet is theoretically invisible. Purple and violet have always had connotations of reaching a higher realm. These have been the colors of royalty and priesthood, and Ultra Violet suggests the mysteries of the cosmos. When we look at the photographs transmitted by our Hubble spacecraft, we see swirls of multicolored colors pulsating into deep disappearing violets.
Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of Pantone’s color consulting division, says, “From exploring new technology and the vast galaxy to artistic expression and spiritual reflection, intuitive Ultra Violet lights the way to what’s to come.” “.
In science-based feng shui, we welcome the notion of being affected by unseen aspects in our environment, as it is not always easy to explain qi (chi), yin and yang, and other energy patterns in our environment. space, and we are always aware of sha qi (sha chi), the sometimes threatening dangers in our surroundings.
Too often we get warning signs about the dangers of ultraviolet radiation and UV exposure and sun damage. Our research tells us about the ABC of ultraviolet light. UVA rays age skin cells and can damage their DNA. These cause long-term skin damage such as wrinkles and age spots. UVB rays cause sunburn and cause most skin cancers. UVC rays cannot penetrate our atmosphere. Significant variables are time of day, season of year, distance from the equator, altitude, cloud cover, and reflection from a surface. To maintain good health, we must take all this into account. In contrast to these dire warnings, we heard about the benefits of UV lights and how UV devices offer numerous benefits when added to a home’s heating and cooling system, including keeping cold and flu germs at bay while killing bugs and bacteria.
Once again, we recognize that feng shui challenges and recommendations should always be based on careful consideration of scientific research and the personal needs of people and their space.
In light of all of the above, feng shui would recommend that Ultra Violet 18-3838 be used sparingly and with great care. Fashion will likely dictate the use of Ultra Violet with everything from nail polish to sunglasses. And for those who are prone to allergies, an ultraviolet light in the HVAC air handler could be of great help.
Conscious use of Ultra Violet could benefit those who need strong focal points. Desk accessories or cushions can be fun and futuristic additions to your space’s color scheme. For those who need adjustments to the wood element, violets, the humble but beautiful little flowers will enhance a garden or bring some fun indoors with one or more potted violet plants.
