Do You Know Feng Shui - Is It Effective?

Do You Know Feng Shui - Is It Effective?
Author: Paul zayer

Do you believe in energy? Is there a form of energy flowing everywhere? There are many studies made regarding all sorts of energies actually. One of them is called art of Feng Shui.

Ancient Chinese philosophy is an inspiration to a lot of individuals and mere superstition to others. There is a lot of interest in the practice of Feng Shui, both in the East and in the West. The guiding principles affect each part of life for those who believe in it. Lately, the New Age society has been influenced by elements such as crystals and wind chimes.

The core of the philosophy is the energy flow or lack of it. The flow is dictated by how objects are placed in relation to each others and has a positive or negative effect on the environment. The quality of the energy affects relationships, finance and health. Many people arrange the contents of their homes, following the rules and recommendations of FengShui.

Different places in the home have different needs and they have to be treated in a different way. There should be only one door for the bedroom and the bed should not be placed in between the door and the window as this could result in troubled sleep. The bed should be made of wood and people should be facing the door and sleep at least 45cm above the floor. Mirrors and pictures of wild animals or water should be avoided. The windows should be draped by thik curtains and the walls should be painted in red, blue or green shades.

The stove and sink should not be adjacent in the kitchen as the proximity of fire and water can lead to conflict. Cookers should be placed in the south corner, the room must have a large entry and microwaves are not suggested. FengShui is also applied to dining rooms and living rooms. There should be at least one wall without a window and the walls should be painted in bright colors. Mirrors to reflect food on the table, the hanging of family pictures and television sets or hi-fi systems that stand at the west wall are among the elements that bring luck.

Even the powder room has guidelines. To keep out negative energy, the door and toilet lid should be kept shut. The room should always be clean and having plants and pictures in there brings bad luck. A dark stairway can bring negative energy, so keep the stairs brightly lit. Good fortune will fall through open stairs and confusion will be brought by a spiral staircase. Entries must also be brightly lit but be painted in soft colors. They must be warm and can be decorated with plants or water features. It's fun to test Feng Shui and see its affects, if any. If you ask me the best way to advance in life is to have an open mind.

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