DNC and RNC stages from a Feng Shui perspective?

[wildflower]

Hi all, I haven't posted much here, but I enjoy the group very much.

I was wondering what you all thought of the new DNC and RNC stages, from a Feng Shui perspective? I'm no expert, but the RNC one seems to have too many sharp angles.

See them here:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x6696257

:hi: to everyone!

[MorningGlow]

1. Hey, great topic!

I only have a rudimentary knowledge of feng shui, but on first glance I can say that all the hard angles of the RNC stage are very off-putting. Of course, it works (along with all the red--even on the floor!) for their hard-line war-like stance on everything. It will get the attendees riled, and not in a loving way. (I agree with the poster in that thread who said it looks like a Nazi rally--the hard-angled aisles and red-and-black color scheme in the audience area are reminiscent of the swastikas as co-opted by the Nazis, not the good Indian swastikas.)

The DNC stage, on the other hand, has flowing lines, which will help the energy flow as well--I see flow going around, out, and even up, which is great. Even the audience area is rounded. There's red here, too, but it's softened by the blue, which takes the anger element out of it.

I don't think I'm being overly influenced by my preference when I say that the DNC stage is much more friendly and welcoming.

Thanks for the topic, Wildflower!

[wildflower]

3. Thanks! I agree about the flowing lines. Some other thoughts:

Yin vs. Yang: Both have a lot of darkness around the center, but the DNC seems to have more balance in colors and to be more calming.

Energy Flow: In addition to what was already mentioned, I was noticing the straight lines going right up to the podium...that intensifies the energy, making it "rush" to the podium, right?

Clutter vs. Simplicity: I'd say the RNC is definitely simpler.

Solidity Behind the Podium: In an office or a bedroom, isn't there supposed to be something solid behind the desk or bed for security? It's hard to tell what's behind the podium in the DNC one.

Bagua: I'm not sure how to address that aspect for these.

It's interesting to contemplate in terms of what each convention wants to accomplish and whether they'll be successful.

Thank you for your thoughts! :hi:

[Why Syzygy]

2. wow.

Those sure tell a story! Rigid vs. flow.

[Callie McAllie]

4. You can tell which party the really good set designers are in

The DNC looks like a Hollywood awards show to me, while the RNC really does look like a Nazi rallying place, right down to those stanchions or whatever they are along the aisles.

I don't know much about feng shui, so I googled it, then got sidelined by somethign else on the site that prompted me to calculate my "kua number." Turns out it is 8, which has been my lucky number all my life! So maybe this feng shui stuff works.

FYI, since my kua number is 8, I'm supposed to wear square shapes and earthy colors for good fortune. Earthy colors are exactly what I like, and I suppose my ID tag qualifies as a square shape. Okay, good fortune, come and get me!

[davsand]

5. Got links?

You CAN'T just put that out there without a link!

:hi:


Laura

[Callie McAllie]

10. Here's the link to calculate your kua number

http://www.circle-of-light.com/fengshui/fs-kua.html

Good luck!

[Cleita]

7. Some other DU thread speculated that Democrats

have all the artistic and talented gay set designers. The GOP probably got the guys who do the modeling for the military tables that they plan war games on. I don't know about Feng Shui. Eloriel a DUer no longer with us was an expert on Feng Shui. I don't know if anyone knows her, maybe they could get her take on it and post here.

[Sweet Freedom]

6. Yes, good topic.

(And, I am quite the novice.) The DNC stage has rounded steps and even the audience configuration is rounded and soft, creating a nice flow of energy. The RNC design has an angular front of stage and even the audience seating is pointed, creating “poison arrows” directed at one another.

I'll try to post more observations later...

In the meantime. Is that a mirror on the RNC floor? Mirrors can tricky, so perhaps someone could address the consequences of this type of reflection.

(If evil reflects evil, does it become more evil or just cancel itself out? :evilgrin:)

[Mist]

8. Thanks for direction to that thread. I don't know about fung shui, but

as I posted elsewhere: DNC: Cool RNC: Frigid.

The colors and forms of the DNC site are flowing and beautiful. The RNC one is icy and morbid-looking.

[wildflower]

9. Thanks everyone for the replies

Sorry to reply to my own OP. Just wanted to say thanks to each of you for your opinions.

It will be interesting to see if the conventions achieve the themes that they wish to, and what role the design will play in that.

:hi: