So what is it with the recent brouhaha about Feng Shui? Well, Feng Shui is an art to keep negative energy and influences at bay. It is increasingly gaining popularity with people witnessing the definite change it brings. More and more people are following its basics and useful tips for a peaceful and prosperous life.
Like the Indian Vastu Shastra, it works on the principles of wind, water, air and direction. Read on to know more about Feng Shui and how you can use it to make a difference in your life.
What is it?
Pronounced as “Fung Shway”, Feng Shui literally means, “Wind Water”. This ancient, (it is more than 4000 years old!) Chinese discipline for good health, power and fortune was initially a well guarded secret. But as its positive effects gained visibility, the secret came out in the open. So much so, that our markets are now flooded with Feng Shui items.
This art mainly deals with the right positioning of objects, not for decoration but to keep negative energy away. By balancing the five elements, namely, fire, earth, water, metal and wood, whether in office or at home, you can live a prosperous life. Not to mention the peace that it harbingers. So if you have been wondering why your girl friend is fascinated by some crazy trends, colored pebbles and dragons, you now know it is her belief in the powers of Feng Shui.
How things work?
Feng Shui works on the principle of positioning objects, shapes and colors in your surroundings, so as to attract “Chi” or “Qi”, also referred to as positive life energy, and balance “Sha Chi” or “Sha”, also referred to as opposite energy.
Feng Shui uses various tools to maintain harmony and balance of “Yin and Yang”, the opposite forces of the universe. These tools are used to boost positive energy at nine different areas in a person’s life, namely, Family, Career, Relationships, Creativity and Children, Fame, Health, Wealth, Travel and Helpful people.
Feng Shui Tips
From getting a good sleep to getting a promotion, Feng Shui has tips for success in all the fields of life. Try some of them and you will vouch for them too!
1. Choosing a bedroom color
The bedroom is a place where one relaxes. Use plenty of warm yellow, earthy green or rich terracotta colors to bring in positive energies. Red does wonders if you are looking for a happier sex and love life while metal will bring in efficiency in your work. The colors are to be used specifically in a particular location; we suggest that you seek a Feng Shui expert’s opinion before making any changes. You are doing this for positivity, not for everything to backfire!
While it is exciting to see yourself in the act if your bedroom is full of mirrors, Feng Shui tells you otherwise. Mirrors in the bedroom attract a third person in a love relationship. You might just want to forgo that teeny-weeny fantasy of yours, for your own good.
2. Choosing the right furniture
Make the best of Feng Shui by choosing the right kind of furniture at your work place and home. Remember that furniture that makes you feel edgy like old sofas, stiff chairs and protruding coils block positive energy flow, not to mention the fact that they look tacky.
Try to place furniture that is comfortable and remove that which in not required. If you are buying furniture for your office, buy furniture with rounded edges. The rounded edges usher in creativity. Get plenty of plants to stay connected with nature. There is a lot that you can do. You don’t have to redo the entire place. Tiny additions like plants or re-adjustment of your desk can do wonders. The trick is to do the right thing.
3. Adjusting light levels
The levels of lights you choose determine the level of wakefulness and emotion for the people around the light.
Go for natural lights from windows as they bring in positive energy. If this is not possible, then try using candles and natural white light bulbs. Avoid fluorescent and halogen lamps.
4. Purchasing auspicious figures
Dragons, frogs, coins, wind chimes and fountains are considered auspicious in Chinese Feng Shui.
Buying and keeping such auspicious Feng Shui items ignite the positive energies, which then play a powerful role in our lives. These objects attract things like power, money, wealth, health and affluence.
Hang 3 Chinese coins tied together with a red ribbon from the handle of your main door’s handle to usher in wealth. The ribbon’s length should be cut in series of 9’s i.e. 9 cm, 18 cm and so on.
5. Removing clutter
Not only Feng Shui but Vastu Shastra also talks about this useful tip. Remove all the clutter that is around at your home or work place. Keep your surroundings as clean as possible, as this will then let the positive energy flow in. In fact, clutter in the house symbolizes the clutter in the mind according to Feng Shui. So, all you pack rats, throw the useless stuff away or better still, donate it to some charity.
Apart from removing clutter, you should try to remove broken things. In case you are reluctant to throw away broken objects, at least fix them up. Follow this powerful Feng Shui tip and feel the goodness within.
6. What comes where?
Placement of objects is very important in Feng Shui. There are certain rules that are not to be broken. For example the bed should be placed in a manner that it has a wall behind it. This is important for you to sleep soundly. Also, make sure that you don’t have your feet towards the door when you sleep. Similarly, there should be no dishwasher/ Washing machine or a sink in front of the stove in the kitchen. This is to prevent disagreements between the members of the family.
These are just a handful of tips that are not expensive. All it takes to follow them is a bit of rearrangement of things in your house. With the kind of happiness it brings in, the effort is definitely worth it.
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