All human beings want and as well as appreciates the benefits of a beautiful, well furnished and a comfortable living environment. Feng Shui - the Chinese art of interior decoration examines the how the placement of things and objects affects the energy flow within our house. It also refers to how these objects interact and influence our personal energy flow.
Thus, home decor should be such so that it maximizes the positive influences and minimizes the negative ones. The harmony and balance within the home should be maintained by using the right color, light and furniture.
Living Room
This is room where the family gathers together after the whole day's work. So the air in this place needs to be energetic, enthusiastic and blissful. Clocks, fans, air conditioners and other electrical gadgets are in constant use in this room which is bound to have an all encompassing effect.
The following paintings maximize the positive influences in a living room:
a.Paintings of swimming fishes. b.Landscapes depicting mountains and sunrise. c.Lambs are symbols of luck. d.Cascading water symbolizes good luck. e.Portraits of people with smiling and serene faces indulge positive energy.
Plants: Any plants which are not willing are known to impart positive energy. Always avoid plants with spiky leaves like cactus. Artificial decors have a neutral effect.
Dining Room
The chill zone for the family, where the following points need to be noted:
a.Dining tables should not be placed in front of the main door. b.Dining table facing the toilet affects the health of the natives negatively. c.Never use a dining table as a partition between two rooms. d.Make it a point to keep air conditioners, heaters and fans on the left side of the room.
The Study
Desks are associated with career and thus it needs to be well placed in order to have a positive influence upon one's career.
a.You should always sit with the back to a wall and the desk in the corner. b.You should always avoid sitting facing the door as this affects the level of concentration. c.Supporting beams above desks create pressure and tiredness. d.A light directly above your head affects the concentration. e.A desk should not obstruct the doorway. f.You should never sit too close to a window. g.Clocks or other timers should never be placed in front of writing desks.
The Kitchen
This is associated with the well being and health of the inmates of the house. The positioning of the kitchen and the cooking appliances affect the free flow of the energy. The best position of the kitchen is the north, east and southeast corners of the house.
The Bedroom
Finally comes the bedroom. The bedroom, as we all know is the place of relaxation with the utmost comfort. Thus, we all need to be sufficiently rested in the bedroom in order to perform well during the day.
If the main door of a house is directly opposite to the bedroom, then the occupant of that room is bound to face legal problems.
The following are the checkpoints of a well designed bedroom:
a.Bunk Bed: Your head should not touch the ceiling as this could result in ill health. b.Clocks: Clocks should be placed on either side of the bed not directly in front or behind. c.Light Bulbs: Should be placed at the side of the bed. If centrally placed, then it may lead to stomach disorders. d.Dressing Table: Dressing tables should never be placed at the foot of the bed as it affects the health of the inmates adversely.
So just try out the Feng Shui principles for placing the right things in the right place and see things work out for you!
Feng Shui, the study of the influence of our environment on our lives, is particularly concerned with the location of our home, since most of our life is spent there. Exactly what are the signs to watch for? The ancient Chinese believe that the presence of Sheng Qi is crucial to our well being. The meaning of Sheng Qi is living qi which is a type of energy that isn't visible to us. Still, we can acknowledge its existence if we see well growing groups of fauna and flora. Be on the lookout for good earthy soil and exuberant plant growth. Instead, abstain from ground that is rocky and it is difficult even for the grass to withstand! Mountains or hills in the area need to be considered. It is believed by the very old Chinese that they carry 'qi' from upper levels to lower ones. Where the mountains and hills meet a flatter section of land or a gradual slope the 'qi' will slowdown and collect. At the point it makes contact water, it slows and accumulates. The best place to locate a house is with a lake or river infront to stop and allow qi to accumulate, it should also be on a flat or gentle slope with mountains at the back. This belief is best reflected in the traditional Chinese saying, “Mountain at back, facing water". According to the ancient sages, ‘qi’ can be dispersed by the wind. When looking at your lake or river, ideally there should be low rises on both sides of the dwelling. These lower hills will provide cover from the wind and prevent the ‘qi’ from being blown away easily! Now, most of us live in urban areas and it is almost impossible to find the ideal location formation describe above. All is not lost. Here are a few useful tips for urban houses. The rule on flora and fauna still stands. Nevertheless, pursue the search for high yield soil and abundant plant life. Be sure to avoid a location on a hilltop. Such houses are exposed to strong winds and ‘qi’ cannot accumulate. You should also avoid one that it located in a deep land locked valley as there is the danger of ‘qi’ stagnating. You'll also want to avoid a location on a severe incline. 'Qi' cannot grow on a sharp incline, and besides, you'll be in danger of landslides. Look for one on gentle slopes that contain a hill or ground higher ground at the backside. The land in front of the house should ideally be lower. It would be great if it faces a clean river or lake. If not an open locale like a broad street or sports ground or even a wide road supposed to be enough. What if the land is flat? Support at the back can be in the form of a neighbor’s house. If you have space you can plant some trees for support Trees act as a magnet to 'qi'. The land in front can be the same level as the house but it should not be much higher. Don't forget that you can agitate water by putting in a small fountain or pond in the foreground. "Plants gather qi" according to a Chinese saying. Therefore having plants in front will also help to accumulate ‘qi’. Generally speaking you must avoid houses where the back of the house faces a steep valley and where the front faces a very steep slope. Ideally, there should be houses on both sides, in order to protect your location from the brunt of the winds. Since your home is the place where you'll want to relax, you should seek out a peaceful location. You would do well to not purchase a dwelling that is in close proximity of a highly used highway full of noise, or has a highly used road at its front!
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