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Feng Shui Decorating – Some Basic Suggestions

Feng Shui decorating is over 4000 years old, used by the Chinese to build cities and monuments so we should be able to utilise the principles to do some home or office decorating.

Feng Shui is said to be the rules that govern how we use space to ensure and promote a positive flow of energy, Ying and Yang. Believed to use the laws of Heaven, Astronomy and of Earth Geography.

If we get this right we should increase our own positive energy known as our Chi.

The first thing to recognise is that our builders were, for the most part, only thinking about cost reduction and not Feng Shui layouts. This may mean that we cannot achieve every aspect of Feng Shui because of the way our house is designed, but no matter how our home was built we can all apply the major principles and ensure some improvement in our energy.

The first principle is clutter. We all have clutter we all buy things and amass lots of stuff. To let the energy flow we have to get rid of all the clutter we need to remove all those unnecessary items, this is definitely the time to think “less is more”.

Having de cluttered we might be thinking about replacing furniture, if we are then we should think about the size and space available. Big is not best, bigger may seem better value, but we can obstruct all the positive flow of energy if everything is too big and if we fill every available square inch of space.

We should also go for round or oval edges where possible and remove all the sharp edged tables etc.

Now we need to think about colours Feng Shui decorating should be about harmony in our colours. So for areas where we wish to have calming and improving energy we should go for peaceful Ying colours, for those places we need to be uplifted and energetic such as the office, more bold colours Yang should be applied. More information on this can be seen at our information blog site.

Doors should be free to open fully and allow the flow of light and air, do not block the light with huge drapes or shades let the air and light flow. We know we need privacy and security but again this can be achieved in balance with some thought and management.

Harsh light such as fluorescent should be remove the use of candles will be relaxing and comforting and the ability to turn off the lights now and again and relax in the soft glow of the candles will provide positive energy.

Focal points should be something warm and happy, family portraits are always a good choice.

This should provide us with a warm comforting and relaxed atmosphere which allow balance with Ying and Yang and increase our positive energy. It may not be 100% Feng Shui but it will be 100% better.

My name is Lydia Gibbons and I took up Feng Shui Decorating after a number of moves and unbelievable stress levels which resulted. now I am think calm and positive and my decorating is the same. Most of the family have passed it off as silly stuff but I have noticed such a difference in our situation at home so now I want to share.

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The Feng Shui of Water Fountains

In the field of Feng Shui, water is identified as the element capable of generating and activating the flow of endless opportunities. In fact, the word Shui in Feng Shui pertains to water. As such, aside from its capability to sustain life, water is greatly revered for its association with the concepts of wealth and prosperity, not just in financial outlook but also in terms of relationships, health, career and a whole lot more. The best means to capture all the positive components of water Feng Shui inside and outside one’s place is to integrate water fountains.

Water fountains are symbols of free flowing energy. Hence, they are often recommended to be placed in areas where energy levels have been stagnant. Aside from inviting positive energies in these places, fountains also serves as reservoirs of balance for these type of spaces. This is because the continuous flow of water channels the qi in spaces that require this kind of positive energy.

Fountains come in various materials including metals, ceramics and bamboos. Every material you use for your fountains strongly represents the three other elements of Feng Shui: metal, wood and earth. With these things in mind; homeowners should first know how each of these elements interact with water in order to maximize the benefits that can be derived from fountains. Accordingly, earth has the power to destroy or dissolve water, making ceramic fountains inappropriate for businesses and homes; metals and woods, on the other hand, are acknowledged for their abilities to enhance the element of water, thereby making copper fountains and bamboo fountains suitable for business establishments as well as homes.

Whether you wanted to use floor fountains or tabletop fountains, it is important to utilize the Feng Shui energy map called Ba-Gua in order to identify the right locations where you should place your fountains. Because fountains are water features that encapsulate the element of water, it is essential that you place them in areas that have the energies of water and wood. Basically, fountains can be placed in the east which stands for health and family, southeast which pertains to prosperity and abundance, and north which manifests career and path in life. It is noteworthy that fountains should not be placed in spaces facing south because according to Feng Shui belief the south coordinate stands for fame and reputation which commonly exude the fire energy, which is the total contradiction of water.

It is also vital to know that fountains come in a whole range of sizes and shapes. Therefore, smaller sized fountains are best fitted inside homes, while large sized fountains like floor fountains will look best outside your garden. Also try to complement them with the size of your space in order to avoid crowding, which could ruin the balance of energy in some areas inside or outside your home. Likewise, the shapes of your fountains should also suit the design of your spaces so as to maintain continuity and establish the right focal points for your home.

As water is an essential and powerful element, it must be dealt with proper care most especially if you want to integrate it in your home’s setup. The key to maximizing the power of water fountains is to place them in the right areas indicated by the Feng Shui energy map. Nonetheless, make sure that you would be able to fill them with their needed water to sustain the flow of positive energy. In so doing, you will definitely keep positive energy inside your home.

Water fountains serve a whole range of purpose especially in the context of Feng Shui. Generally, water is regarded as the universal element that can bring about cure, opportunities and good luck. Because of the many wonderful things associated with it, water features like floor fountains have long been used to generate positive energies in personal spaces. As water collaborates well with the element of metal, copper fountains are the primary choice to make the element of water more powerful.

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Feng Shui Your Apartment Or Condo

The application of the art of Feng Shui, the ancient art of placement, is not restricted to houses and free-standing dwellings; the basic principles can be introduced into any environment that you feel requires an adjustment in the flow of energy. While there are certainly limitations when living in an apartment, like your inability to control and improve the energy from the outdoor spaces, there are several easy ways for you to improve the flow of positive energy within your apartment home.

Flexibility – Feng Shui does not require you to follow set laws and rules; the application of FS into your apartment home can be as subtle or as involved as you are comfortable with, or as your apartment environment allows for. With an understanding of how Feng Shui can help you to improve several aspects of your life you will be able to successfully incorporate Feng Shui into your home by making the subtle changes that that will influence the energy within your home.

Clutter – Clutter can exist in all homes, whether they are large houses, or modest apartments! A vital part of improving the energy flow (Chi) in your home is to reduce and remove the clutter that is not only creating obstacles in your apartment, but also obstacles for positive energy. Keep hallways free of clutter; remove broken objects and unhealthy plants as soon as you are able.

Light – Your apartment should be a light, bright, and welcoming; welcoming for you, for your guests, and for the positive energy that is vital to a harmonious environment. Well placed mirrors and windows that are free of heavy drapery are an excellent way to bring more light into your apartment home.
ü Decorative Objects – Simple, but visually appealing, items like wind chimes or decorative indoor fountains can not only provide additional beauty to your home, but are an excellent way to incorporate the Five Feng Shui Elements into your apartment home.

Your Walls – The colors of your walls, as well as the art placed upon your walls, can be a major influence on the flow of energy within your home. The art on your walls should incorporate scenes that are bright and welcoming; try to avoid artwork that is demonstrative of anger or harsh emotions.
With a bit of careful thought and planning you will be able to successfully apply the principles of Feng Shui to help improve the flow of positive energy in your apartment home.

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Basic Applications of Flying Star Feng Shui in Your Home

Do you know that a certain part of your house affects you the most? Have you ever wondered why houses in the olden days are square or rectangular in shape? By the end of this article, the answers should be very clear to you.

Once you master the information I am about to share with you, you can easily impress your friends and family with this knowledge. Let me start off by introducing the concept of Flying Star Feng Shui…

Flying Star Feng Shui is used to determine happenings in a house or a space basing on calculations. There are 9 stars involved, and each star has its own significance. Depending on the month and year, each flying star is positioned in each of the nine sectors.

If a favorable star is in a particular sector, then people occupying that sector, or family members which that sector represents will have favorable things happening to them. This also works the other way with unfavorable stars.

Today, you won’t be looking at the stars yet, but rather, you will get yourself familiarized with the sectors, and which family member does each sector represent. The sectors are positioned 3 sectors by 3 sectors. Only 8 family members are represented. The middle sector doesn’t represent any family member.

By knowing which flying star is in each sector, you can easily determine which of your family members are having a good time while also knowing which of them are going through a rough patch. Let me list out each sector and the family member which it represents…

Male Owner/Father – North West
Female Owner/Mother – South West
Eldest Son – East
Middle Son – North
Youngest Son – North East
Eldest Daughter – South East
Middle Daughter – South
Youngest Daughter – West

Now, I know that the list above might not represent every single family member and it might get a little confusing. Let me clarify those potential doubts…

Let’s say you are staying with your parents and you have an elder brother. So which sector represents you?The answer is the North East sector. This is not to be confused with the North sector (Middle Son). Many people are confused, they thought that being the second son also means that they are the Middle Son.

The only time the Middle Son sector is used is unless there are 3 or more sons. If there are 3 sons, then the 2nd son is considered the Middle Son. What if there are 4 sons?Then in this case, both the 2nd and 3rd son are considered the Middle Son. In other words, the North sector affects both the 2nd and 3rd son. The same concept applies to daughters.

Now, what happens if 3 generations stay under the same roof? There is no sector representing grandchildren. In this case, the grandparents are represented by North West (Grandfather) and South West (Grandmother). The parents are also represented by the same sectors North West for Father and South West for Mother. Basically parents and grandparents share the same sector.

What if you are staying alone?

In this case, it depends on whether you are male or female. If you are staying alone and you are male, then your sector is North West. If you are female and staying alone, then your sector is South West.

Now, if you noticed, old houses in China are usually in the shape of a square or rectangle. Why is it so? In terms of Feng Shui, a square or rectangle has the best Feng Shui. The reason is because all 8 sectors are intact.

Nowadays, many houses are irregularly shaped. This results in missing sectors. And missing sectors result in missing family members. In less severe cases, that family member which the missing sector represents will seldom be home. Always preferring to hang around outside. In more severe cases, that family member may either migrate or worse, die of terminal illnesses.

If you want a house with good Feng Shui, first make sure it is a square or rectangle. I wish you luck and health.

Marco Chong is the author of “The 58 Secret Keys To Home Feng Shui That You Must Know”.He practices Flying Star Feng Shui and specializes in home feng shui. Marco has been practicing feng shui and Chinese astrology since 1992.

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