Home Sweet Feng Shui -
Using Feng Shui in Your Home
 By Bernard
Scala
Feng Shui is an ancient
Chinese belief that is based on the idea that all things are
connected. The words Feng Shui literally translate to "wind
and water". Feng Shui is concerned with chi or energy in a
room. This energy is always in motion. Chi is affected by
many factors including location in relation to the sun as
well as the directional positioning. The chi flow in each
room is one important Feng Shui factor. The chi needs to
flow well through the room and not get caught in any areas.
Likewise it should not flow too quickly. Look around your
rooms to see how the flow most likely goes. See what you can
do to improve the flow. Often clutter effects the flow of
chi. By simply removing the clutter you will often have much
better energy flow through a room.
There are five elements associated with Feng Shui. These are
earth, metal, fire, water and wood. In order to create
balance in your life you should have balance between the
elements in your home. Earth is represented by plants and
fire is often represented by the color red or by candles or
lights. If you have too many of one element your life will
be out of balance. You also need to consider the areas of
your home when placing the elements.
The Bagua is a square that is divided into nine segments.
Each segment represents a different area of your life. The
template is placed over the floor plan of your home based on
the directions. Colors are also associated with Feng Shui.
Using certain colors can help you change the energy flow.
The study of Feng Shui can become complicated but there are
some basics to remember.
You can create better chi
and improve your life by adding simple elements to your
home. Wind chimes help to disperse chi that has stagnated.
The wind chimes should be metal and should have 5 rods.
Protruding corners make for bad chi. Anywhere that you have
corners (such as furniture) try to soften the corners using
plants or other elements. Chairs and furniture where you sit
should always face away from the walls. You should also not
sit with your back towards the windows. Block the windows
using window treatments or a screen.
You can inspire romance and improve relationships by using
fresh flowers. Place the flowers in a west-facing window.
Hanging a crystal will help bring more chi energy into the
room. Keep the porch and entranceway area clean and clear. A
cluttered porch represents a cluttered mind and keeps the
energy from flowing properly.
Adding mirrors is a good way to increase the chi levels in
the home. Just be careful about what is reflected in the
mirror. You don't want your good chi reflected out the door.
Keep your rooms neat and tidy. Only allow certain activities
in certain rooms. For example, eating only allowed in the
dining room. When you improve the home using Feng Shui
you'll notice a difference in how you and other family
members feel and act.
About the
author:
Bernard Scala is a Feng Shui enthusiast. He owns and
maintains The Feng Shui Man website and is offering an
Introductory free 10 day mini course. To pick up your copy,
just drop by
http://www.feng-shui-man.com.
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Enjoy!
I wish you all the best on your
feng shui adventure!
Best wishes,
Thomas T :)
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