1. Water (The Journey). On one level this relates to career; on a deeper level this area symbolizes the ability to flow through your life enjoying the journey and being clear on where you' going. All images relating to water are appropriate here; water-colored crystals such as aquamarine, turquoise, and chrysocolla, images of frogs, fish, dolphins, whales, and fountains.

2. Earth (Relationships). This area symbolizes all relationships: business, romantic, teacher/student, etc. In its deepest sense it signifies receptivity, which to us means unconditional appreciation of others. Paired objects are appropriate here: two candles, gemini crystals, a pair of pillows (which also stand for receptivity). If you' working on attracting, deepening, or healing a love relationship, place rose quartz here. Images of turtles (which represent the earth and grounding) or animals which mate for life (such as wolves) are helpful.

3. Thunder (Ancestors). As thunder precedes rain, so parents, teachers, bosses, and other authority figures in a sense precede us and deserve our respect. Often forgiveness must precede respect. This area relates to issues with the past and with authority. Appropriate stones include smoky quartz (to release negativity associated with the past), azurite (for understanding the past), and rose quartz (forgiveness). Since Thunder is sound drums and table chimes are good here, as is a power animal or any image which for you symbolizes your spiritual lineage.

4. Wind (Fortunate Blessings). Wind blows new energies into our lives, which can be those of material blessings. We focus on prosperity in this area, but it may also stand for professional acknowledgment, health, and other blessings. Citrine and emerald are helpful for prosperity. Aventurine can help with health issues. Wind chimes help to draw energy here. An image of a buffalo is appropriate, or a bear or frog for healing. Aromalamps are appropriate here.

5. Tai Chi. This area

symbolizes the center

and the reconciliation

of all disharmony. This

is an excellent location

for clear quartz or an aromalamp.

6. Heaven (Helpful Friends). Heaven represents the spiritual energy which creates matter. This energy is a gift, and this area relates to the gifts of kindness and assistance we both receive and give. Crystals, as images of spirit (or light) in matter, are especially related to this area, so all crystals are appropriate here. A particularly nice one for this spot is aqua aura (for self-expression through service to others). Images of angels, our heavenly helpers, belong here, as do those of eagles, for Spirit. This is another good location for your favorite power animal.

7. Lake (Creativity) True

creativity comes from the

depths of our being, a source

as invisible as the bottom of

a lake. This area also relates

to children, both in the sense

of their being our creations,

 and to the playful creative

spirit of a child. Malachite

and carnelian enhance

creativity, and this is another

 good location for a fountain. Dolphins are often considered

symbols of creativity.

9. Fire (Illumination) This area symbolizes inner fulfillment (as differentiated from trying to create self-esteem from the

opinions of others)

and the ability to

share one' sense of enlightenment. All stones with fiery, pulsating energy, such as carnelian, ruby, garnet, belong here, as well as smoky quartz (for self-esteem). This is a good location for candles.