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Feng shui<\/strong>\u00a0is an ancient art and science developed over 3,000 years ago in China. It is a complex body of knowledge that reveals how to balance the energies of any given space to assure\u00a0health\u00a0and good fortune for the people inhabiting it.<\/p>\n

Feng<\/b>\u00a0means\u00a0wind<\/i>\u00a0and\u00a0shui<\/b>\u00a0means\u00a0water<\/i>. In Chinese culture wind and water are associated with good health, thus\u00a0good\u00a0feng shui relates to good fortune.<\/p>\n

Feng shui is based on the\u00a0Taoist\u00a0vision and understanding of nature, particularly on the idea that the land is alive and filled with\u00a0Chi, or energy.\u00a0The theories of\u00a0yin and yang, as well as the five feng shui\u00a0elements are some of the basic aspects of a feng shui analysis that come from Taoism.\u00a0The ancient Chinese believed that specific land\u2019s energy could either make for a positive or a negative influence on the surrounding elements and inhabitants of the land.<\/p>\n

Qi is a Chinese term that literally means breath, air, or gas. Qi is the fundamental life force or energy found in all living things. Qi is formed from the interaction of yin and yang energies. In traditional Chinese medicine theory, it is often referred to as the \u201cenergy\u201d present in the meridians and the organs of the body. This is an entire subject matter in itself worth exploring.<\/p>\n

There are various means to cleanse the energy in our bodies and open up the flow of energy, Chi, through different techniques such as,\u00a0acupuncture,\u00a0chakra cleansing,\u00a0energy healing, meditation, and\u00a0meridian point treatments along with many other techniques.<\/p>\n

7 Beginning Steps in Feng Shui<\/b><\/p>\n

An important step in a feng shui analysis is to obtain a compass and the bagua. The feng shui bagua is an octagonal energy map grid containing the symbols of the\u00a0I Ching, the ancient oracle on which feng shui is based.\u00a0Translated from Chinese, bagua literally means \u201c8 areas.\u201d<\/p>\n

Learning the bagua of your home will help you understand the connection of specific feng shui areas of\u00a0your home and how those areas relate to specific areas of your life.<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Clear out the clutter and cleanse old energy. (Very important) \u00a0<\/i>
\n2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Making sure you have good quality air and ample amount of light.
\n3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Define the bagua
\n4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Understanding the basics of the 5\u00a0principle elements and implement the appropriate applications of elements and color techniques
\n5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Learn your feng shui birth element.
\n6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Learn your Kua number and lucky directions.
\n7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Be aware of the energy of your home and how to help shift and make it flow to your advantage creating positive energy, Chi.<\/p>\n

Principle of the Five Elements<\/b><\/p>\n

One of the basic principles of feng shui is the principle of\u00a0five elements, Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water.\u00a0These feng shui elements interact between themselves in certain ways, generally defined as productive and destructive cycles.<\/p>\n

Each feng shui element is represented by a specific color, and color is the easiest way to use the five elements principle to bring more harmony into\u00a0your home\u00a0with feng shui.<\/p>\n

Elements & Colors<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wood-green, brown
\nFire-red, deep yellow, orange, pink and purple
\nEarth-light brown, sandy earthy color, light yellow
\nMetal-white, gray
\nWater-black, blue<\/p>\n

Knowing how to use these color to strengthen, balance, and awaken the flow of the Chi energy of your home is a complex feng shui subject, but there are always basics to it.\u00a0The bagua, or the feng shui energy map of any space defines the proper placement of feng shui colors.<\/p>\n

A Few Elemental Tools of Feng Shui<\/b><\/p>\n

Compass
\nBagua
\nSage and incense
\nMirrors
\nChinese coins
\nCandles of various colors
\nRibbons of various colors
\nBamboo or wood
\nMetal elements
\nLive plants
\nWater fountains
\nAquariums
\nIt is of course important to study and understand how to utilize these tools and the best application of them within any space to create balance and positive Chi.<\/em><\/p>\n

A Few Feng Shui Application Tips<\/b><\/p>\n

Sage<\/strong> is used to cleanse homes. Burn sage and cleanse Qi and remove negative energy after arguments, when moving into a place that had previous tenants, after the passing of someone, or whenever you feel there is an energy that needs to be cleared.<\/p>\n

Bamboo<\/strong> symbolizes flexibility, resiliency, good health, and wealth in Chinese culture.\u00a0Place bamboo and jade plants in your home and office as great wealth enhancers.<\/p>\n

Fish<\/strong>, particularly koi fish, bring great water energy when placed in the career area of the bagua map.<\/p>\n

Crystals<\/strong> are splendid symbols of the earth element. They create and store energy.\u2028Hang in windows to bring good energy from the outside into dark or stagnant areas of your home, as well as energizing particular sectors for creating desired positive results. They create rainbows when hung by the window, catching the sunlight and breaking the light into rainbow, which brings precious Yang energy into the home.\u00a0Colored Crystals are used to activate the energy of specific sectors or elements.<\/p>\n

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\u201cTo live in a sacred space is to live in a symbolic environment where spiritual life is possible, where everything around you speaks of the exaltation of the spirit. This is a place where you can simply experience and bring forth what you are and what you might be. This is the place of creative incubation. At first you might find that nothing happens there. But if you have a sacred place and use it, something will eventually happen. Your sacred space is where you find yourself again and again.\u201d\u2028\u2013 Joseph Campbell<\/i><\/p>\n


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