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Feng Shui Introduce
Altar:
A raised structure on which offerings to a deity are placed. Adorn them with some hanging crystals, beautiful incense and fresh fruit or flowers. The most auspicious placement of your altar is facing your front door where it can be seen as you enter the building, or in the living room place your altar in the Northwest Sector.
Amitabah:
Amitabha or "Unending Light" was the name given to a bodhisattva (a Buddha to be) who ruled a paradise in the west, the "Pure Land". Amitabha offered rebirth in a state of bliss before final salvation to anyone who called his name and showed true repentance for their sins. Rebirth in the Pure land leads to the attainment of nirvana without difficulty. Buddha Amitabah brings peace and calm and a life free of despair.
Antiques
Collecting antiques can be a risky business in Feng Shui terms, as it is difficult to learn the history of each piece and its owners. If the previous owner of an item lived an unlucky life or was surrounded by negative energy it is possible that you can bring this energy into your home through that item. Some antiques that are passed down from a family member to another can be quite auspicious if the owner has lived a fortunate life. Collecting of antique weapons is especially bad Feng Shui as it is most likely that the weapons have been used at some stage and are therefore harboring Sha chi (negative energy).
Aquarium
A water feature that brings good Feng Shui, especially if it is a home for lively fish. It symbolizes growth and activity and is best placed in the wealth area or Southeast corner of the home.
Arrows
Secret arrows or poison Arrows symbolize killing energy or bad Feng Shui. These can be caused by hostile structures in the landscape or by bad furniture placement in the home such as sharp corners pointing at you or even a T intersection outside your front door.
Artwork
The artwork you display in your home can cause good or bad Feng Shui. The color, content and orientation of the art all have Feng Shui implications. Placement of a mountain behind your desk symbolizes strength. An open field in front of your desk symbolizes clear sailing or smooth operation with few obstructions. Water or fish in front of your desk brings good luck. Any depictions of fear, sadness or sorrow will affect the health of the occupants.
Ba guaBagwa/Pa Kua Ba Gua: '
Ba' means eight and 'Gua' means trigram in Chinese. The Bagwa consists of eight sacred emblems sometimes called trigrams, directions or activities. It is used to encourage the flow of Chi (life force), which is regarded as the primary building brick of the universe. The Bagwa is said to have been found inscribed on the back of a turtle that rose from the yellow river at the dawn of time. The secrets of the universe were believed to be contained within. The Bagwa can be used in Feng Shui to balance and move Chi. The Bagwa ideally should be blessed.
Ba guaBagwa Mirror
Feng Shui considers the Bagwa Mirror to be of great importance in correcting Feng Shui predicaments by deflecting almost anything that creates negative Chi'. I.e. position arrows (corners of buildings pointing at your home or business). You can place them outside your home for protection. All About Feng Shui recommends you consult a qualified Feng Shui consultant for correct placement of all symbols. The Ba gua mirror can also be used as a reminder to the occupants that their Feng Shui enhancers assigned to their premises need constant care by keeping all enhancers clean & in working order for Bagwa Mirrors.
Balance or see 'yin yang'
Feng Shui is all about balance and harmony. Applying Yin and Yang the two opposing yet complimentary forces to Feng Shui helps to create the balance we require. Negative and positive energy are in every aspect of our lives. By harnessing it and understanding the role each one play will help to create a union therefore leading to harmony.
Bamboo
An excellent plant or wood to use with Feng Shui, it symbolizes longevity. Bamboo stems are good for slowing down the flow of Chi. Tie them with a red ribbon to provide the Yang energy required. Hung from the ceiling they counteract the negative energy of overhead beams to soften the negative effect that they produce.
Bats
Good fortune. Most evil energies are deterred by a symbol or picture of a bat, or five bats, therefore bringing the occupant protection and luck.
Beaded curtains
A good Feng Shui cure for afflicted doorways. Doorways directly opposite each other in a corridor can cause confrontation and misunderstanding between occupants. In this case place a beaded curtain over the doorway as a cure. A beaded door curtain can also be used in from of a bedroom doorway that directly faces the front door
Beams
Exposed beams can be bad Feng Shui as they are like heavy loads on the body which can have disastrous effects on one's health. Never sleep under, or even worse, places a child's bed or cot underneath exposed beams as it can lead to extreme illness. If it cannot be avoided contact a Feng Shui practitioner to assist with this problem.
Bells
The brass bell is used for clearing, protection and activation. Hang bells from an entrance door to 'announce' anyone entering. Not only will it announce people but also the beautiful sounds will deter and distract any bad energy from entering the premises.
Birdbaths Excellent water features for the garden. Best position is North, East and Southeast. The water must be clean and changed daily if necessary as water brings wealth to the occupants.
Birds
Birds in general have the symbolic meaning Happiness. However some birds in particular carry other symbolism such as the Crane: Loyalty and long life and the legendary Phoenix, meaning Gracefulness. Birds bring good luck when placed in the South facing Garden or in the South side of your living room. However the keeping of caged birds is bad Feng Shui as this represents confinement and the stunting of growth. It is especially harmful to career prospects
Bonsai
The art of miniaturizing trees. Any beautiful living plant is very auspicious as long as it is kept healthy or well looked after. It can bring growth to the occupants, and are extraordinarily good for maintaining one's health.
Book of Burial
It was discovered that ancient people were practicing forms of Feng Shui some 6000 years ago. The first scriptures of and about Feng Shui were discovered in the pages of a sacred Chinese text called the 'Book of Burial'. This revered manual was written in 4th century AD detailing the nature of qi on the earth, their effects and beneficial enhancements.
Bookshelves
Exposed bookshelves can be an attractive feature but books that are crammed in together create stagnant Chi`. Where possible avoid placing them where the corners are directed at you or guests. If it is unavoidable you can enclose them with doors or a small curtain. Bookcases should be kept free of clutter and do not allow junk to accumulate here. Books that are crammed in together create stagnant Chi, which will not benefit the occupants. Exposed or shelves without books are like blades cutting through you and can be hazardous to you health. Be sure that they are kept well stocked with books and perhaps some beautiful book ends/separators.
Bracelet
There are many different symbols available for Feng Shui bracelets. Their definitions will obviously differ depending on the symbol, but the idea of wearing the bracelet is to carry its influence with you whereever you go and whatever you do. Be it for good luck, prosperity, peace etc.
Butterfly
For centuries Butterflies have symbolized new beginnings, summer and great joy. They also aid in recovering from illness
Cactus An effective plant for use in the garden to protect your home. The thorns or needles counter Sha chi (negative energy) headed in your direction. They are bad Feng Shui when placed inside the home or at the front door as the thorns will capture and contain Sha within the home, causing misfortune, illness and bad luck.
Candle Used for attracting vital energy or to energize an area. Also useful for reducing harsh light. Lighting a candle instead gives a softer light, which is warm, inviting and peaceful. Used in the bedroom to enhance relationships and as a Feng Shui cure for travel misfortune. It can also be used as a fantastic 'fire' cure in the southern region of the premises.
Car Protection Symbol Creates extra strong protection for the occupants of the vehicle keeping them safe from mishap or misfortune.Click here for Car Protection.
Cats Cats symbolize protection against evil spirits, as they are able to see in the dark and frighten away spirits that have bad intentions. You may display the symbol of the cat in your wealth sector, Southeast, or in your Inner Knowledge sector, Northeast. According to the ancient Egyptians cats were worshiped and kept as pets, mostly by royalty. This was because they believed that all evil spirits were afraid of the distinctive features of cats and thus making them a protective necessity in their home.
Celestial Animals The four Celestial Animals are the Red Bird, Green Dragon, White Tiger and Black Tortoise. The Bird always symbolizes the front of a building, being the smallest in area of the premises. At the rear, being the largest in area, is governed by the Tortoise. Standing inside the building facing the front, the Dragon should be to the left, and takes up the second largest in area of the premises. And the Tiger, on the right, takes up the second smallest in area of the premises.
Chandeliers Excellent Feng Shui when placed just inside or outside the home as they encourage Chi to enter. Placed in the Southwest of the home they are said to bring love luck to the occupants. They can also be hung in a corridor between facing doors to eliminate the 'confrontational effect'.
Chi/qi The Dragon's cosmic breath and the key to Feng Shui. Chi means positive energy and is used in Acupuncture, Martial Arts, Painting and Healing Medicine also. Feng Shui strives to harness the power of this energy, improving its flow, imparting its power and at times slowing it down to reap its benefits. Like electricity it is an invisible force but we can feel it and we take care how we handle it.
Chinese Lucky Envelopes Good luck and happiness. Click here for Lucky Envelopes.
Chinese Unicorn In Latin, Unicorn literally means "one-horned" (Unus "one" & cornu "horn"). Ancient horse tribes of central Asia adorned their horses with an artificial horn head pieces to bring them strength, power and position, and they were also a magical influence on them when going into battle.
Clothing The clothes you wear also have significance to Feng Shui. Wearing tattered and torn clothing attracts poverty energy, which often brings about bad luck. Unflattering clothing has similar effects but also makes you feel self-conscious and lowers your Yang energy, making you feel lethargic and vulnerable. The colors you choose will also bring good or bad luck. Referring to color charts and combinations will help.
Clouds Symbolize heavenly blessings.
Coin Balls See Prosperity Coin Ball.
Coin Sword
Colors Color amplifies the five elements, when used correctly it helps create good luck.Wood: Brown and greensFire: Red, orange, pink and purpleMetal: White, silver, gold, bronze and chromeEarth: Ochre and light yellow Water: Blue, purple and blackSingle colors have little effect on Feng Shui. Color combinations bring good or bad luck. Some good examples are. Black and White, red and gold, deep purple and silver or chrome. Good combinations: Two reds one yellow, two yellows one white, two whites one blue, two blues one green, two browns one red. Bad combinations: Two reds one white, two whites one green, two greens one yellow, two yellows one blue, two blues one red.
Columns Square columns are bad Feng Shui as they produce poison arrows, which can affect the health of the occupants. It is best to try and round them off or smooth them out with a Feng Shui remedy such as hanging a mirror on it, placing a creeper plant that travels up the column, draping some fabric around it or hanging a bamboo flute to correct the negativity.
Confucius The legendary philosopher lived 479 BC. He is China's greatest sage. Known throughout the world as a revered teacher and an admirable philosopher. Charity and duty towards our neighbors were his daily text, while justice and truth were highlighted as most virtuous. Click here for Confucius.
Corners Protruding corners are bad Feng Shui as they disrupt healthy Chi flow by sending out negative energy and can create havoc. Placing a tall, bushy, round leafed plant before it to act as a cure, especially if you are seated directly facing the offending corner. Alternatively you can hang a crystal in front of it or place mirrors or drape some fabric in front of it to soften the effect.
Corridors Long straight corridors act as arrows projecting Sha chi (negative energy) and can symbolize harming relationships, as the healthy Chi has nowhere to accumulate. Placing plants and wind chimes along the corridor will help reduce the negative impact. Alternatively hang a beaded curtain half way down the corridor to slow the chi flow down.
Crystal Representing the earth element, crystals are suitable for the southwest and northwest sectors. They are considered to bring luck to education, romance and social interaction. Hang an amethyst hanging crystal above the front door, in the inside, to deter thieves from your premises.
Cycles There are three cycles used in Feng Shui, The Productive Cycle is of order and balance Fire produces Earth, Earth produces Metal, Metal produces Water, Water produces Wood, Wood produces Fire. The Reductive Cycle reduces the power of the dominant phase is used to minimize negative or dominant Chi. Fire burns Wood, Wood absorbs Water, Water corrodes Metal, Metal moves Earth and Earth reduces Fire. The Domination Cycle is exactly that, the phases dominate each other. Fire melts Metal, Metal pierces Wood, Wood burdens Earth, Earth blocks Water and Water diminishes Fire.
Doors The size, position and number of doors of a house are important factors in Feng Shui. The front door is especially significant as it is the main point of entry for Chi. It should not be obstructed or too small and should not be positioned to face hostile structures such as crosses or arrows. Bathroom and toilet doors should remain closed and doors should not face each other if possible. Enhancers to be used in this case consist of mirrors, crystals and beaded curtains and bells.
Dragon Dragons will bring power and influence wherever you so choose to place them. The dragon supports the water element; best placing it facing water, clean water such as an ocean, river, stream or a fountain. The dragon brings the power of rain showers for abundant harvests, the principle of heaven and male yang power. If you place a dragon in front of the entrance door, inside, it will bring great protection to the premises and the occupants.
Driveways A circular driveway is best for Feng Shui as the round shape signifies abundance and progress. Straight lines form poison arrows and can direct Sha chi (negative energy). Never have a driveway that points directly at your door. Where possible make the driveway curve or meander. Break up its edges with overflowing flowerbeds to remove the hard angles.
Earth One of the Five Elements. The center of your home is said to belong to the Earth element, therefore emphasizing the importance of a healthy representation in this area for good fortune. Earth is the color of brown, yellow & ochre and earth is of square or block-type shape.
East The home of the Dragon and the Wood Element. East is symbolic of growth energy. Anything requiring uplifting energy is best placed in the East. Feng Shui practitioners will advise that the son of the family live in an east facing room, as this was the space reserved for heirs of the dynasty in days of old.
Electromagnetic Energy Most electrical goods, such as the telephone, an alarm clock, microwave ovens, computers, the television, etc., produce electro-magnetic energy which in turn turns to electro-magnetic radiation. This form of radiation can be extremely harmful to your physical well-being by causing things such as headaches, tiredness, sleeping difficulties, etc. Ask a Feng Shui practitioner to take an electro-magnetic reading with an E.M.F. reader of your premises to measure this form of radiation that could be affecting your health.
Elephants The Elephant is the symbol of strength, wisdom and prudence. The Elephant symbolizes the year, and is thus a celestial animal in Buddhism. The Elephant is sacred because it was said to offer flowers to Buddha and also carried the gem of wishes and the sacred alms bowl of Buddha. The Elephant is regarded as an animal with high morals, and is said to understand human speech. Elephants should be placed high on a mantel or shelf or on an altar for recognition.
Elements Feng Shui is based on the interaction between the five elements that are Water, Wood, Fire, Metal and Earth. Finding a perfect balance for these five through placement is the key to good Feng Shui. Too much of an element can take over another so be sure not too use too much or too little of an element.
Energy Energy is the closest translation for the word Chi. Breath is another close translation as in the Dragon's cosmic breath. Positive energy and a healthy flow of this energy around our home and body are what we aim to achieve through the practice of Feng Shui.
Feng Shui Feng Shui is an ancient study of the environmental energies in constant perpetual motion that interact with certain places, people and time. This practice of balancing and correcting the effects of certain qi will bring benefits to the relationship between yourself and your family, your career or wealth status and the state of your most important asset, your health. Feng Shui can mean different things to different people. It does not contradict any religious, cultural or traditional beliefs, as Feng Shui is the science of bringing together humankind and the environment in which we strive to find harmony and equilibrium. Feng Shui is the art and science of arranging things in a correct order and to find our personal directions so as to harness Chi` (Life Force) within our lifestyles so as to reach optimum harmony.There are different fields of expertise and schools of thought, being Tibetan Black Hat Feng Shui, Flying Stars, Dowsing, Geomancy and many more. We recommend that you seek out a qualified teacher, read the many good books available and enter into the fascinating and never boring world of Feng Shui. Feng Shui literally means WIND (FENG) AND WATER (SHUI).Its practitioners believe that with correct guidance and placement we can influence our fate in positive forms and so help to avoid misfortune. The history of Feng Shui is said to have begun with Fu Hsiu over 5000 years ago, when he witnessed a turtle emerge from the depths of the Yellow River. Upon the turtles back were markings that Fu Hsiu adopted as symbols of great knowledge, universal truths and symmetry. These markings are known as the 'trigrams'.
Fire One of the five elements, symbolized by the direction South. Fire is of triangular or pyramid shape and the color of fire is red, orange, pink and purple.
Fish Fish represent success and keeping them in a pond or aquarium is said to bring good luck. Symbols of fish or artwork containing fish may be placed in the study or office to bring success and good fortune in business.
Flowers Great energizers for love and benefit the daughter of the family. Once fresh flowers have passed their prime discard them, as wilting flowers will attract harmful Yin energy. Thorns are best removed from fresh flowers when displayed as they can act as poison arrows. Good displayed in the bedroom of the sick as they give off much needed Yang energy. Harmful in the bedroom of the healthy as they can bring too much Yang energy in a room designed for rest. Fake flowers are just as good in Feng Shui terms but avoid the display of pressed flowers or dried flower arrangements due to their abundance of Yin energy.
Flowerbeds Flowerbeds are great for reducing the effects of hazardous energy as they can absorb a great deal of negative energy. For example plant a flower bed in front of a bedroom window to enhance your relationship or romance.
Flutes Bamboo flutes are one of the best Feng Shui enhancers available. They are a symbol of strength and support. It is recommended that when you hang your flute, make sure that the mouthpiece is up Bamboo Flutes are one of the best Feng Shui enhancers available. Creates strength and support in any situation, delivering a message of peace and safety. Great to hang over the front door for security of the home or for use on exposed beams to rid their harmful effect.
Foyers These should always be spacious and well lit to attract positive Chi.
Frogs Frogs are said to bring auspicious luck. A family of frogs living in your garden will be of great benefit to the home and occupants. The three-legged frog holds a coin in its mouth. Also called the Money Frog, it signifies the bringing of gold or good fortune.
Fruit trees The citrus varieties such as Lemon, Lime and Orange are most auspicious and placed in the front of the home, laden with fruit they symbolize the ripening of good fortune.
Fu Dogs Fu dogs are highly valued for their fidelity and fulfil the role of guardian. Place them near the front door or gate for protection of the home. The dogs also indicate future prosperity.
Globe An extremely potent representation of the Earth element, brings good education luck when placed in the northeast corner of a students room.
Gold An easy one to remember as it symbolizes wealth.
Green Dragon There are nine Dragons in total; each controls one aspect of the universal elements. The Green Dragon is said to be the Earth Dragon. The others dragons are wind, sea, water, sky, fire, golden, mountain, and celestial.
Hanging Objects These Feng Shui cure are represented by the Flute, Wind chimes, Bells and Bamboo Stems tied with red ribbon. Always placed discreetly so as to avoid being obtrusive, they counter inauspicious Feng Shui features such as overhead beams, sharp obtrusive corners and dark Sha areas.
Horse The horse is represented by the direction South and symbolizes endurance, courage and speed. It can bring excessive Yang energy. Artwork or pictures of horses are best hung in the south side of the living room because of its association with the element of fire. A figurine of a horse placed in the southwest of the living room will energize luck in social interaction and placed in the northwest for luck in examinations.
Horseshoe A landscape of hills forming this shape with the house in the center looking out over flat open pasture is said to bring good luck and fortune to a family for five generations.
Hostile Structures These can be a number of things such as buildings, overpasses, hills or land features, or any large structure that forms a hidden or poison arrow. They produce and direct Sha (negative energy or killing breath) toward your home.
I Ching Coins Chinese coins symbolize prosperity and their meaning originates from ancient times when coins were used as amulets as protection against disease, evil or negative energy directed at the wearer. Also used in Feng Sui and as an ancient Chinese oracle or fortune telling. Place some I Ching coins in a bowl of salty water for a great metal cure in the west and northwest sector of the premises.
Illness A result or sign of bad Feng Shui. Think practically and check for blocked drains or stagnant water (polluted Chi). Look for signs of poison arrows around or directed at the home.
Incense Incense, used for clearing and uplifting. Also used as a thanks-giving gift to a deity when placed on its altar.
Jade Jade (crystal) is a sacred stone in China, as it is known to be worn for promoting longevity and ensuring prosperity for future descendants. The Chinese would also carve butterfly images from jade, which was worn as a love-attracting pendant or given to another in hope of finding the one true love. Wear jade while gardening or bury some in the garden as it has been said to improve the life of your plants. To double your wealth plant a Jade plant in the garden. Place it in the southeast of a shop or displayed in the window, they will attract customers to your business.
Jasmine A well-known flower in Asia that enhances romance, love, warmth and joy. Burn some Jasmine essential oil, in an oil burner, in your Southwest (romance) sector or East (health) sector of the home or workplace to also reduce anxiety, stress, moodiness and bitterness.
Jewellery A personalized aspect of Feng Shui. Worn to attract luck-enhancing Chi and protect against injury. Jewellery featuring auspicious symbols attracts good fortune. Click here for Jewellery.
Juniper Juniper Berry has a healing property. By burning some Juniper essential oil, in an oil burner, it will enhance positive ness, calmness, inner wisdom and openness. It will also help to reduce nervous tension, sleeplessness and lack of vitality. You may burn these oils in your East (health) sector of the home or workplace.
Killing Breath Also known as Sha Chi (negative energy), including poison arrows. Poison arrow are sharp, pointed or angled corners that are directed at your house or at your front door. They can also be straight roads, which are directed at your front door. This type of killing breath can cause misfortunes in the form of illness to the occupants. To remedy this problem try to block off the direction of the killing breath by, for example, placing a large plant opposite the front door. Plants are great for this problem as they are a cure for absorbing negative energy.
Lake A lake situated in front of the home is said to attract good luck. Ideally the lake would have clean water, full of life such as fish and frogs and plants. Where the home is situated in relationship to the compass direction has further significance. A lake to the north of the front door would be better than a lake to the south. Importantly, ensure that there is a view of the lake from the living room. More importantly, never face your home away from the lake.
Lights Table or floor lamps can be used to stimulate Yang energy and can be placed anywhere in the home to energize an area such as on a table or in a dark corner of a room. The only thing to be wary of is the brilliance or harshness of the light emitted. A soft, warm glow is ideal.
Lilies These flowers symbolize Yang energy and profusion. White Lilies also represent good fortune enhanced by their pure healing energy. Place fresh Lilies in a vase in the West (children &family) sector or Northwest (mentors) sector of the premises.
Lions A pair of Lions at the front door or gate symbolizes protection against negative influences entering. An excellent alternative to Fu Dogs.
Longevity It's meaning equates to having a good luck and a long and healthy life. There are many symbols, which can be used to attract this energy such as the Deer, Turtle, the Peach, Bamboo and the Pine tree.
Lotus A flower symbolic of good fortune and spiritual development. A lotus pond in the garden is considered most auspicious.
Lotus seeds The seed of the lotus is an excellent symbol for attracting good luck to one's descendants. Place them in a bowl and keep them in your home.
Magnolia A magnificent shrub with exquisite heavily perfumed flowers, considered symbolizing femininity and beauty. Best grown to the west side of the house or in a westerly garden.
Mala Beads They symbolize health and protection. Used in meditation and contemplation for stilling the mind. Mala beads are good for keeping all negative influences away from the wearer. Click here for Mala beads.
Mandarin Ducks The symbol of conjugal happiness as ducks mate for life. Displayed in the southwest they are said to attract luck of romance and love as long as they are kept in pairs. An ideal Feng Shui wedding gift.
Mayan Ball The Mayan Ball helps to deflect negative energy. It may be worn as a personal talisman against negative intentions directed at you. Hang Mayan balls from windows, which are located on either side of the front door to enhance protection from negative and weakening energy as these windows are considered to symbolize inconsistency and lack of defence. They may also be hung from windows that face one another to minimize the loss of Chi. Always hang the Mayan ball from red cord or thread as this symbolizes good fortune.
Metal One of the Five elements of Feng Shui represented in the West and Northwest sector of the premises. The Chinese characters for metal are the same as 'gold', which is why the color of metal is regarded as being gold, silver and white. Earth produces gold therefore the elements of metal and earth combined are most auspicious. Placing an earth symbol in the metal corner of the home will attract wealth and success. As fire destroys metal, bright lights or candles and the color red should be avoided in this corner.
Mirror A tool frequently used in Feng Shui in a variety of ways. Their reflective quality can change the appearance or shape of a room. Mirrors can be used to cure a square or misplaced column as well as curing missing corners. If you place a large mirror in the dining room as to double the food offering, you will also be implying abundance of the families' wealth and health. This doubling effect is also used by the cash register to improve turnover. One of its most popular uses is to reflect Sha (negative energy) or killing breath caused by poison or secret arrows in and around the home or workplace.
Misfortune Check your environment for poison arrows, stagnant or polluted Chi areas, but be careful not to discount the possibility of poor decision-making. It would be unwise to blame all misfortune on bad Feng Shui. Lets face it, no one is perfect.
Money Cats Cats symbolize protection against evil spirits, as they are able to see in the dark and frighten away spirits that have bad intentions. You may display the symbol of the cat in your wealth sector, Southeast, or in your Inner Knowledge sector, Northeast. Click here for Money Cats.
Money Frogs The money frog is considered to be conducive to good fortune and wealth building. The Chinese consider the Money Frog a mystical heritage in their way of life as it attracts prosperity. Place the Money frog in the workplace near the cash register or money tin/safe or where ever money transactions are made as it promotes positive flow of wealth and money luck. In the home place the Money Frog near the main entrance, in the North (Career sector) or in the Southeast (wealth sector) for optimum prosperity.
Money Luck Symbols used to attract this energy are coins, animals carrying coins, and wealth deities. Best displayed in the southeast corner of the home. Luscious plants or a water feature are also well placed here.
Money Tree This is a Feng Shui cure. You can make your own money tree in two ways. The first is to tie nine I Ching coins with a red ribbon, place them inside a lucky red envelope and bury it in the soil of a healthy plant (ideally a Jade plant). The second way is to tie three I Ching coins with a red ribbon and place them under a pot plant. This symbolizes growth in your finances.
Moon Gate A circular entrance symbolic of the earth element or gold. It represents an auspicious balance of Yin and Yang.
Mother Earth The trigram Kun (three broken lines) represented in the southwest sector and Yin energy. A globe or a world map are good ways of symbolizing Mother Earth in this sector. When displayed this symbol is said to enhance love luck and relationships.
Mountains A symbol of strength and endurance and the home of the Green Dragon. Represented with pictures or artwork you should always display this symbol behind you for support and stability and to protect against misfortune. Place in your home office or wealth sector (southeast) of the home or workplace.
Noise A manifestation of, and a way to stimulating loud Yang energy. The Chinese New Year has always been associated with the lighting of firecrackers. This force of Yang energy is used to scare away any lingering evil spirits from the previous year. In Feng Shui simply displaying firecrackers (even fakes) is considered sufficient to stimulate this vital Yang energy.
North Represented by the Turtles and the Water element. The north part of the home should be energized with water or a water symbol to keep the energies of the elements in harmony.
Northeast Displaying the earth element in this sector will bring education and examination luck.
Orange The color and the fruit symbolize wealth. A good color to use in the home office or business. Also placing of a bowl of oranges in area's like the Board Room or sales department of your business.
Orchids Symbolic of strength and courage they are a long lasting flower that brings good Chi and therefore promote a long stay in your career.
Pa-Kua See Bagwa or Ba gua
Pa-Kua Mirror See Bagwa or Ba gua
Peacock Also used as a substitute for the Red Phoenix the Peacock is a symbol of dignity and beauty.
Pendants Pendants are best worn on the body to help promote good luck. Click here for Pendants. (Coming Soon)
Peony A flower symbolic of good luck in romance. Best displayed in the living room but considered inauspicious when displayed in the bedroom as it may cause the male to feel too amorous, and wander.
Phoenix Represented in the south it is the bringer of great opportunity, it is the mate of the Celestial Dragon. Together the Phoenix and the Celestial Dragon symbolize conjugal happiness. Placed in the southwest to activate marriage luck. The Phoenix without the Celestial Dragon is also well displayed in the south sector of the office or study to promote new opportunities, success and prosperity.
Pillars Pillars and columns have the potential to disrupt good Feng Shui by their placement. In the center of the home or a room they act as a knife piercing the heart. In direct alignment of a doorway is also very disruptive. Square shaped pillars make matters worse. Placing a large plant in front of them to hide the edges or wrapping them with a mirrored surface will lessen the harmful influences.
Plants Excellent for the east or southeast sector of your home or office as they suggest the growth of the wood element. Keep them healthy to benefit from them. Sick or dying plants should be discarded promptly.
Poison Arrows Also known as Secret arrows. These are harmful, hostile structures they send Sha toward the home. Depicted by crosses or sharp angles directed at doorways or along pathways leading to doors. They also take shape in the poor alignment of furniture or walls. They can be defected with mirrors or their pathways obstructed with large plants. Altering the position of a doorway is another method but obviously more difficult.
Pomegranate Any display of the Pomegranate in the bedroom is said to enhance the chances of having many healthy, prosperous children.
Ponds A water feature such as a pond, especially if it contains fish or frogs are considered extremely auspicious. Best suited to placement in the north, east and southeast, they will produce very healthy Chi provided the water is kept fresh and clean.
Precious Gourd The Precious Gourd is an ancient Chinese symbol of Longevity, protection from evil and negative energy and is used to attract good fortune. The Precious Gourd is also the emblem for the figure 8, which holds a lot of power in Feng Shui and Chinese Symbolism. The number 8 is also symbolized by the eight sides of the Bagwa, used extensively in Feng Shui. The Precious Gourd is linked closely to the Eight Immortals of Chinese history, specifically Li T`ieh-kuai, who has the appearance of a beggar, and was a master magician. The gourd he is holding represents the power he had attained to set the spirit free of his physical body. The Precious Gourd is a wonderful talisman to take for protection on a journey. Hang the Precious Gourd from doors, windows, at the head of your bed, above the office desk and can be hung inside a vehicle.
Purple A very auspicious color considered very lucky when combined with silver or chrome.
Quartz Crystal Representing the earth element, crystals are suitable for the southwest and northwest sectors. They are considered to bring luck to education, romance and social interaction.
Quan Yin Helps to beautify your home and helps bring balance to the heart. She is the Chinese goddess of compassion. Excellent for enhancing the love in the home and goes great in the marriage area.
Rectangle Representing the wood element and thus symbolizing growth.
Red The most auspicious color and the ultimate color for promoting Yang energy. It strengthens and energizes wherever it appears and it representative of the fire element. However if fire gets out of control it will burn, so use this color wisely.
Refrigerators Never place a refrigerator (water element) beside a stove (fire element) as the two elements clash and destroy the balance. The same applies to the dishwasher and sink. Both being water elements. You may place something that represents earth between them such as a pottery vase.
Rivers A slow moving river is considered most auspicious and if possible has your house facing it. Ideally if your door faces one of the four cardinal directions (north, east, south or west), the river should flow from the left to right side of your door as you look upon the river. If your door faces a secondary direction (the points between), the river should flow from right to left.
Rock A symbol of endurance and represented by the earth element, rocks placed in the northeast or southwest are energizers of luck. Tied with a red ribbon or thread you can place them in the bathroom or toilet to help overcome the effects of polluted Chi.
Romance By energizing the southwest sector of the living room or bedroom is said to bring good luck in romance and love. Try using a pair of Mandarin Ducks, crystals and double happiness symbols to this effect.
Rooftops Symbolically water above a mountain brings ill fortune; it is therefore advised to avoid blue colored rooftops, water fountains, ponds or swimming pools on rooftops.
Sacred Gourd The Sacred Gourd has been known as a symbol of longevity. It is also used to dissipate or ward off evil influences. Your sacred ground may be found in the health area or anywhere in your home or office.
Sailing Ships A sailing ship is said to symbolize prosperity and initiated in the old trading days in Asia. The ship was said to represent the arrival of good fortune as on board there was always gold and money. Most businesses used this symbol as a logo to bring their trade money luck and to state that their 'luck had finally arrived'. The sailing ship embodies wood, water and wind elements which when combined it is said to most auspicious as they represent health and prosperity. Place a model or a picture of a sailing ship in the foyer of the home or workplace, facing inwardly, with a few small pieces of gold on the deck to strengthen this great symbol of good fortune.
Seasons Each has its corresponding element. Autumn is metal, Winter is water, Spring is wood and Summer is fire. The fifth element Earth is for the period between seasons.
Sculptures Sculpture made of stone; marble, granite or ceramics should be placed in the Earth sector of the garden (northeast and southwest). Sculptures made of metal are best placed in the west or northwest. Sharp angles and points form poison arrows so be careful what you choose to bring into your garden. Sculptures in certain shapes and colors can also benefit you such as placing a: 1-Round or ball shaped, white, gold or silver in the Northwest or West sector (to energize metal), 2-Square or block shaped, brown or yellow in the Southwest or Northeast (to energize earth), 3-Pyramid or triangular shaped, red orange, pink or purple in the South, (to energize fire), 4-Rod or beam like shaped, green or brown in the Southeast and East (to energize wood), 5-Wavy shaped, blue or black in the North (and to energize water).
Sha Sha Chi, also spelt Shar Chi is the Killing Breath or negative energy. This disruptive Chi is caused by sharp angles and hostile structures. Learn how to identify it and guard against it. Deflect it with mirrors, crystals, and by placing large plants or trees in its path to slow down or absorb the sha chi directed at you and your home or workplace.
Shade Levels of light should be treated with their correlation to Yin and Yang energy. A balance is required with both. Too much shade in the garden will provide excessive Yin energy. As in the home excessive light can create too much Yang energy. Creating a balanced yin and yang dynamics will benefit the growth of the occupants, which may affect in particularly, their health. For example if a bedroom allows too much natural sun light to enter at the crack of dawn the occupants may suffer from restless sleep during the vital sleep hours of the morning which in turn may cause stress, anxiety and lethargy. Not enough light in the lounge area or a wealth area of the premises may affect the careers of the occupants as this thrives on movement, light and yang energy. In turn this may cause money loss or decline in the business aspect of the occupants.
South The home of the Phoenix. Considered a happy direction. Houses situated with southerly aspects are said to purvey good Feng Shui. Placing something red in this sector of the home attracts excellent Chi to the fame and popularity of the occupants.
Southeast The wealth sector. Energise this area with plants and water to attract good fortune and increase income. You may also use a rod or beam like sculpture in green and brown.
Southwest The romance sector. It is believed that the southwest is the powerful Yin sector, which benefits the family matriarch. Avoid building a kitchen or a toilet in this location, as the romance or love aspect of the occupants will literally be ‘flushed down the tube ‘or’ go up in flames. In this sector of the premises use the color red, along with the colors pink, purple or orange, anything shaped in a pyramid or triangle as well as candles and Rose Quartz crystals.
Spring The major growth period for the year, therefore symbolic of the Wood element. In business it becomes the perfect time to start a new project, launch a new product or restructure.
Staircase Staircases are like bridges between each level in helping the lower level chi interact with the upper level chi. However if a staircase faces the front or entrance door this may be particularly bad. This causes confusion between the chi entering the front door and the chi from the upper level that is draining out. The Chi that is in the house at the top of the stairs gathers velocity and rushes out of the house in a great way and does not bother to circulate throughout the house. Not being able to keep the vital positive Chi in your home or workplace can be disastrous and staircases opposite the front door do not help. However to remedy this problem place a large object such as a large pot plant in front or to one side of the staircase to make a filter type remedy for the Chi entering and exiting. You can use other large objects such as sculptures, tall aquariums, etc. By distracting the Chi it will lessen this effect of this problem and thus creating a positive effect
Sun Perfect Yang energy. Windows allowing plenty of natural sunlight into the home are essential, but it may be necessary to filter that light in the summer to avoid excessive Yang energy disrupting the balance.
Swimming Pool Water attracts wealth chi to a premises, and large bodies of water are even more auspicious. Make sure that the swimming pool water is kept clean from anything that causes the water to become polluted and foul-smelling. If left to pollute water is an element that can attract sha chi (negative energy) at an increasing fast pace, so be alert. Any sound of water can be beneficial to the family's wealth status, and people or even children swimming in water can double your luck by bring a positive affect to the family's health.
Tai Chi A form of exercise of slow and precise movements designed to energize the flow of Chi through the body. Originating in China and spreading worldwide.
Tassels A wonderful addition to flutes to boost the effectiveness of their enhancers. Red
tassels helps with protection, strengthening and activation of the flutes' chi' power. Tassels can also be placed to tie back curtains such as: Red, orange, pink or purple in the South, Yellow or brown in the Southwest and Northeast, Green and brown in the Southeast and East, Blue and black in the North and white, gold or silver in the West and Northwest.
Thorns Plants carrying thorns such as the rose and cactus should not live indoors due the poison arrows they direct at you. The cut flower of the rose is desirable if the thorns are removed. In the garden thorny plants should not be abundant and it is advised to keep them back from the house and away from entrances.
Tortoise (See Turtle)
Traffic Important to consider around the home or business as its movement is likened to that of a river (See 'rivers' for placement) Traffic rushing past is like a raging river with producing Sha Chi. Traffic jams however are like stagnant water also producing Sha chi. A slow steady flow of traffic is similar to the slow steady stream. Traffic lights, roundabouts, and road humps act to slow the flow while not impeding the moving vehicles. Noise pollution caused by a lot of traffic can also produce bad energy that may affect the occupant’s sleep or relaxation time by affecting their health. If the noise is too great place heavy drapes on the windows or roller shutters outside the windows to absorb most of this hazardous effect.
Triangle The shape of the fire element. The points of a triangle act as poison arrows and care should be taken to ensure they are not directed at doorways. It is however a symbol of protection and can be placed in the south in the color red, orange, pink or purple.
Trigrams The Trigrams were formed by the combination of Yin (a broken line), and Yang (an unbroken line) to create a type of formula or guide that determines that type of energies, good or bad, which helps us better understand them. Click here for a diagram.
Turtles The turtle is considered most auspicious and the purveyors of good fortune and wealth. Good wherever you want to create prosperity. Alternatively place a black tortoise in the careers sector, North, of the premises to activate or bring luck to this aspect of your life.
Unicorn See 'Chinese Unicorn'
Vase Vases, urns and other pottery/clay pots are fantastic earth enhancers, which may enhance your romance in the Southwest and your knowledge or study luck in the Northeast. They are great for enclosing and defusing bad or stagnant energy as the chi enters it get is immediately trapped at the bottom of the pot making the chi less harmful. If you want to place some flowers in a vase place them in a clear glass one and not into a solid one as glass transparent vases are lesser earth than solid ones so they cancel themselves out as an earth cure.
Water Obviously associated with the water element and symbolic of wealth and prosperity. Water features placed in the north of your home and garden are the most auspicious, with the southeast and southwest being secondary locations. Water should be treated with respect, as excessive or poorly placed water can prove harmful. Stagnant or polluted water should also be avoided as it will, obviously, produce stagnant and polluted chi. A water fountain is an excellent wealth cure. The circulating movement of the water keeps it from getting dirty too quickly and the sounds of moving water attracts the prosperity luck into the building and keeps it there.
Waterbed Waterbeds are not good for the body or mind at all as they can cause fatigue or tiredness. This is all found in the heating devise keeping the water warm. As the water cools down so does the body and turning up the temperature will be required. The electric currents that are applied to do so hit the body in small jolts of electro-magnetic energy, this then causes the body's natural circuit to jump to a different temperature very quickly in order to adjust to the waterbed's temperature. When this occurs this causes the body to work overtime and thus making the body very tired the next morning or even be suffering from minor headaches from the activity that has taken place during the night. For a good and peaceful night's sleep, for your mind and body, avoid sleeping on waterbeds to prevent fatigue and aches.
Water Dragon An aspect of the Feng Shui Compass School formula dealing with the correct flow and direction of water, finding the appropriate enhancers and keeping the chi there 'happy'.
Water Lilies Considered most auspicious in Feng Shui and an excellent substitute for the Lotus as it symbolizes purity. Keep them in your Northerly sector of the garden.
Waterfalls A waterfall in the north sector of your property is considered to bring good luck and fortune. It should be kept in proportion to the home and the flow should not be excessive. Producing a soft rhythmic sound from a steady flow is preferred to a fast gushing din.
Wavy lines Wherever present they are symbolic of the water element and should be placed in the North sector of the home or workplace. These can be applied to sculptures or paintings.
West Represented by the metal element. When this sector is energized it will bring good fortune to your children. Placing bell's metal ornaments or white objects (Consider painting these walls white) are effective ways of achieving this goal.
Western Sunlight Sunlight from the west has intense Yang energy and should be softened or broken up with the use of crystals. This will create rainbows of light and re-establish the balance.
White A shade that is easy to remember as it's symbol transcends many cultures and religions. It is the symbol for Purity. As white being the color of metal, use it in the West, to enhance your children's luck, and in the Northwest, to enhance good influences from mentors.
White Tiger One of the Celestial Animals of the west that compliments the Green Dragon. The Tiger is a symbol of protection and due to its ferocity, should be kept outside the home. Pictures of Tigers should be placed carefully, consult a qualified Feng Shui consultant for more information. The Tiger should be kept under control and not allowed to dominate theGreen
Dragon. Click here for the Tiger.
Wind chimes The soft tinkling sound of wind chimes is said to attract Sheng Chi (positive energy) and dispel Sha Chi (negative energy). Depending on the material of what the chime is made out of, will determine where the wind chime may be positioned. Metal chimes should be placed in the west and southwest (Metal element). Bamboo or other wooden chimes are best placed in the east or southeast. Ceramic chimes should be hung in the southwest or northeast. Glass chimes can be placed at the front entrance and center of the home. Chimes that are used to enhance a certain are should use the following number of rods: 2 in the Southwest3 in the East 4 in the Southeast 6 in the Northwest 7 in the West 8 in the Northeast and 9 in the South.
Wind A strong element said to have helped carve the landscape. Protect your home against excessive wind or killing breath. Planting large trees to block excessive wind will help to calm the Sha Chi. Beachfront and hilltop properties are at the mercy of the element, so take great care in designing or positioning your home in these area¹s.
Windows The number of windows in the home should be proportional to the number of doors by a factor of 3:1. A window directly opposite an entrance door will allow Chi to fly straight out of the house again without reaping its benefits. This will make it difficult to save money also.
Wood One of the five elements represented by the east and southeast. It symbolizes growth and is of color green and brown, as well as being of rod or beam like shape.
Yang Yang energy is the life-half of the Yin-Yang concept. It is represented by bright or lightness, activity or movement, it is something strong and rigid and also represented by daytime. Yang is also of Male energy and it is a vital ingredient in producing good Feng Shui. It should always be balanced with similarly opposite levels of Yin energy.
Yellow The color yellow is symbolizes purity. Yellow is of Earth element so be sure to place yellow in the Southwest, for romance and relationships, and Northeast, for knowledge and study, sectors of the home or workplace. Yellow is said to stimulate intellect so you may wear yellow on situations where great knowledge may be required of you, such as to study exams, business meetings, etc.
Yin Yin energy is the death-half of the Yin-Yang concept. Symbolized by darkness, is flexible, weak and stationery energy, is silent and is of Female qualities. And it is a vital ingredient in producing good Feng Shui. Similar levels of Yang energy should be oppositely present in the home as one compliment the other and thus a creation for a complete harmonious cycle in our premises or in our lives.
Zen Garden Zen monasteries in Japan have beautiful gardens, which were initially created for contemplation, and inspiration that assisted the monk's path to spiritual insight. It was not used for meditation though as the garden was too bright and distracting. Meditation was done indoors in a semi-dark meditation hall, or Zendo, preferably sitting on the floor and facing a wall away from any sensory interruptions. The monks did not keep the gardens just for the 'art of gardening' but to keep in close contact with the earth by turning the soil to cleanse it and nourish it by watering it daily. A Zen garden includes white raked sand areas, large islands of upright stones, plants and shrubs. Keeping a Zen garden requires a lot of dedication in maintaining it and by doing so this type of garden will benefit you both physically and spiritually.
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