Nine Lemons In A Bowl

You will always find a bowl filled with exactly nine lemons in the center of my kitchen island. It is a labor of love keeping that bowl filled to this exact number, but the happiness which fills my soul with just a quick glance at them, makes all the effort worthwhile – because I know they are doing so much for me physically, mentally and emotionally.

So, why lemons and why exactly nine? In Feng Shui, lemons are believed to help clear away bad karma and their bright yellow color is a symbol of optimism and happiness. Also, in Feng Shui, the number nine is considered to be the luckiest, as it represents wealth, accomplishment, and attaining personal goals. Why would I not want to welcome these wonderful attributes into my home with such a gift from nature?

I love the pop of color those nine lemons bring to my home and they have actually become a permanent part of the decor. Of course, it does help that I happen to have a large lemon tree in my backyard. From December to April lemons are available in abundance here in Arizona!

Lemons are also a great source of nutrition. They are a natural antioxidant and great source of Vitamin C. Lemons helps to detoxify the body and clear away negative energies, to bring balance to your health and your soul. They also create a positive, uplifting environment.

Lemons are my favorite fruit and this goes back to my childhood when my older siblings would all eat lemons with salt on them. One day my brother Dennis decided he should share this odd treat with the baby… yep, me! Well, I still eat lemons this way. It is a bit odd, but all my siblings grew to love lemons this way and I have also passed this culinary treat down to my son. Maybe it is in our genes?

These little bright yellow fruits are sacred to the moon and bring with them her beautiful powers but I think that the colour of the fruit brings the happiness of the sun’s energy too ~ Rachel Patterson

Cut into a lemon and it’s tangy tartness fills the air. The oils on your fingertips linger for hours, with a hint fresh citrus which is so invigorating. The juice is great ingredient in cooking or baking, and has the ability to change up a dish with just a quick squeeze of its sunshine juice. Adding lemon juice to your favorite beverage can create a brand new way to enjoy it.

No matter my mood, lemons always bring me joy from their bright yellow color and amazing smell. Just a quick glance at my lemon bowl and it focuses my attention on all of the positive things in my life and I feel a sense of gratitude.

For me, harvesting the lemons from my tree is a chance for me to connect with nature and get some sunshine on my head as I carefully pick and choose the new set of nine lemons for the bowl on a weekly basis. I do keep other lemons handy for consuming and I replace, when needed, the number needed to keep the bowl filled with my bright yellow lemons… always holding an exact number of nine.